- Security Blog
- By Eduard Kovacs
- May 11th, 2013
Support Scammers Rely on Fake AV to Get Victims to Call Them
Sophos experts have analyzed a combination between Fake AV and tech support scams
- Security Blog
- By Eduard Kovacs
- May 7th, 2013
Compromised US Media Sites Used to Distribute ZeroAccess, Fake AV Malware
The attack is only aimed at Internet Explorer users
- Virus alerts
- By Eduard Kovacs
- May 1st, 2013
Bogus Microsoft Security Essentials Alert Used to Distribute Fake AV
Webroot experts have analyzed a couple of such scams
- Security Blog
- By Eduard Kovacs
- April 20th, 2013
Fake Android Antiviruses Served via Advertisements
Experts from security firm Dr. Web have analyzed Android.Fakealert.origin
- Security Blog
- By Eduard Kovacs
- February 6th, 2013
Brazilian Banking Trojan Disguises Itself as Avast! Antivirus
The threat attempts to remove legitimate security solutions
- Security Blog
- By Eduard Kovacs
- December 12th, 2012
Compromised Joomla Sites Serve Scareware via Exploit Kits
A large number of websites have already been hijacked
- Security Blog
- By Eduard Kovacs
- November 1st, 2012
Fake Windows 8 Security Programs Surface
Beware of an application called Win 8 Security System
- Security Blog
- By Eduard Kovacs
- October 18th, 2012
Mobile Security Firm Lookout Warns Users of Malicious Update Hosted on Google Play
Android apps must be analyzed before being downloaded
- Security Blog
- By Eduard Kovacs
- October 5th, 2012
Fake Panda Cloud Antivirus Hides Data-Stealing DarkAngle Trojan
The malware is designed to collect passwords and online banking information
- Security Blog
- By Eduard Kovacs
- September 28th, 2012
Fake AV “System Progressive Protection” Distributed via Drive-By Downloads
The malware prevents users from accessing the apps on their computers
- Security Blog
- By Eduard Kovacs
- August 8th, 2012
Russian Android Market Serves “Legitimate” Antivirus Apps That Hide SMS Trojan
GFI experts warn users of the threats posed by the Boxer malware
- Security Blog
- By Eduard Kovacs
- July 16th, 2012
Rogue Antispyware: Web Combat, Virtual Angel, Profound Security, Premium Defender
Fake security software you should beware of this month
- Security Blog
- By Eduard Kovacs
- June 28th, 2012
Rogue Live Security Platinum Takes Off via Delta Airlines
A fake antivirus and Sirefef are "parachuted" off to unprotected computers
- Security Blog
- By Eduard Kovacs
- June 26th, 2012
Beware of UEFA Euro 2012-Themed Schemes
Fake AVs, rogue pharmacies, streaming sites and BHSEO
- Security Blog
- By Eduard Kovacs
- June 19th, 2012
Major League Baseball Site Distributes Fake AV Malware
The malicious elements are served via a compromised ad network
- Virus alerts
- By Eduard Kovacs
- May 14th, 2012
Fake Android Antivirus Served via Twitter Spam
The malicious elements attempt to leverage Kaspersky's reputation
- Virus alerts
- By Eduard Kovacs
- May 10th, 2012
Fake “SMART Repair” App Fixes Imaginary Errors for a Price
Here's the registration key in case your computer is infected