Rogue Security Software

A growing threat to computer security and health comes in the form of fake anti-virus and anti-spyware programs circulating the Internet. These programs use different techniques to infect computers. One common way is with a web pop-up compromised site, stating that the user's computer is infected with spyware, and offers a free download to scan and clean your computer. Accepting self-install the rogue software. Sometimes pressing the "Cancel" or even a red "x" to close the window actually start the installation program. Other methods of infection used as a Trojan downloader already earmarked for PC-links to spam and even a "drive-by" infections.

Rogue security software is often a very professional-looking interface, which is an advanced graphical displays and a good knowledge of safety slogans. They are usually linked to an impressive web site lists the virtues of industry and recognition software - which is, of course, fictional. Names sound like a legitimate anti-malware, and in some cases is nearly identical to a real security software. Some of the newest names are AntiSpyware Master, and Doctor Antivirus SpyGuarder. Read More