Support Scammers Rely on Fake AV to Get Victims to Call Them

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

Compromised US Media Sites Used to Distribute ZeroAccess, Fake AV Malware

Compromised US Media Sites Used to Distribute ZeroAccess, Fake AV Malware

The attack is only aimed at Internet Explorer users

Bogus Microsoft Security Essentials Alert Used to Distribute Fake AV

Bogus Microsoft Security Essentials Alert Used to Distribute Fake AV

Webroot experts have analyzed a couple of such scams

Fake Android Antiviruses Served via Advertisements

Fake Android Antiviruses Served via Advertisements

Experts from security firm Dr. Web have analyzed Android.Fakealert.origin

Brazilian Banking Trojan Disguises Itself as Avast! Antivirus

Brazilian Banking Trojan Disguises Itself as Avast! Antivirus

The threat attempts to remove legitimate security solutions

Compromised Joomla Sites Serve Scareware via Exploit Kits

Compromised Joomla Sites Serve Scareware via Exploit Kits

A large number of websites have already been hijacked

Fake Windows 8 Security Programs Surface

Fake Windows 8 Security Programs Surface

Beware of an application called Win 8 Security System

Mobile Security Firm Lookout Warns Users of Malicious Update Hosted on Google Play

Mobile Security Firm Lookout Warns Users of Malicious Update Hosted on Google Play

Android apps must be analyzed before being downloaded

Fake Panda Cloud Antivirus Hides Data-Stealing DarkAngle Trojan

Fake Panda Cloud Antivirus Hides Data-Stealing DarkAngle Trojan

The malware is designed to collect passwords and online banking information

Fake AV “System Progressive Protection” Distributed via Drive-By Downloads

Fake AV “System Progressive Protection” Distributed via Drive-By Downloads

The malware prevents users from accessing the apps on their computers

Russian Android Market Serves “Legitimate” Antivirus Apps That Hide SMS Trojan

Russian Android Market Serves “Legitimate” Antivirus Apps That Hide SMS Trojan

GFI experts warn users of the threats posed by the Boxer malware

Rogue Antispyware: Web Combat, Virtual Angel, Profound Security, Premium Defender

Rogue Antispyware: Web Combat, Virtual Angel, Profound Security, Premium Defender

Fake security software you should beware of this month

Rogue Live Security Platinum Takes Off via Delta Airlines

Rogue Live Security Platinum Takes Off via Delta Airlines

A fake antivirus and Sirefef are "parachuted" off to unprotected computers

Beware of UEFA Euro 2012-Themed Schemes

Beware of UEFA Euro 2012-Themed Schemes

Fake AVs, rogue pharmacies, streaming sites and BHSEO

Major League Baseball Site Distributes Fake AV Malware

Major League Baseball Site Distributes Fake AV Malware

The malicious elements are served via a compromised ad network

Fake Android Antivirus Served via Twitter Spam

Fake Android Antivirus Served via Twitter Spam

The malicious elements attempt to leverage Kaspersky's reputation

Fake “SMART Repair” App Fixes Imaginary Errors for a Price

Fake “SMART Repair” App Fixes Imaginary Errors for a Price

Here's the registration key in case your computer is infected

 
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