Scareware and rogue scanners have become a multimillion-dollar scam business, and thousands of users fall for this online scam every month. Preying on people’s fear and lack of technical knowledge, scareware products will bilk a person for $19.95, just by displaying a bogus screen of a virus attack.
What Exactly Does a Scareware Screen Look Like?
Scareware scammers use fake versions of virus alerts and other system problem messages. These fake screens are often very convincing and typically fool the majority of the users who seem them.
What Are Example Scareware Products I Should Watch For?
The following links are examples of scareware products that you should be on the lookout for.
SpySheriffXP AntivirusTotal SecureAdwarePunisher
How Scareware Attacks People
Scareware can attack you in any combination of three different ways:
How Do I Defend Against Scareware?
Defending against any online scam or con game is about being skeptical and vigilant: always question any offer, paid or free, whenever a window appears and says you should download and install something.
