Fake Security Software
By kashmir56
Scammers are now sending out these anti-malware warnings to popular browsers to trick Windows users into downloading fake security software, users of the browsers IE, Firefox and Chrome are targeted.
Many malicious Web sites are displaying a fake versions of the alerts when users come across these pages suspected of containing attack code, Rather than simply warn users that the page they're about to visit may be dangerous as do the genuine alerts, Their versions also include a message that suggests you need to download a browser security update. But has we all know, or should know is no anti-malware warning screen or any web site other than Windows Update site should be tell you that you need a security update for your browser or for that matter a Windows security update.
Anyone who accepts the update actually downloads the fake software, often called "scareware" it then overwhelms users with endless fake infection pop up warnings until people pay them money to buy the useless program that often end up give them a virus.
Even the most experienced user can be tricked by these sites. Users who refuse the download updates have their computers attacked by a exploit toolkit that includes attack code for 10 different vulnerabilities in Windows, has well has other software on their computers. Windows computers that have been kept up to date with patches will be protected from the exploit kit, that’s why it is so very important to always keep everything updated and install any patches for Windows.
Malware authors are not lazy and very smart and always looking for new tricks and traps to fool the users into buying their fake software. The similarity between the fake warning pages and the real thing is so accurate that it can trick even the most highly trained eyes in not being able to tell the difference .
These fake software makers have made at least $150 million by tricking people into buying their fake crapware. It's no surprise that scareware dealers are constantly looking for new ways to trick users into downloading their useless software, It's a serious business, that why you have to be one step ahead of them and be smart whenever your on the internet.
During 2009, to 20010, more than 250 different fake programs tried to infected more than 40 million machines worldwide with their fake software and fake messages.
The only way to keep them from putting their crapware on your computer is by getting Windows updates and by keeping all your software updated . And always get any patches for Windows and all your software when they are available. And never download any security updates for your computer at any web site other than Windows download page .These malware dealers will do anything to get their junk software on your computer, that why you must stay one step a head of them, because it is very hard to get their malware off your computer once it is on. Remember he who is safe and smart and downloaded all the windows updates and patches for their computers, keeps their computers surfing the internet highway smoothly and keeps it out of the computer repair shop.
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Comments
Thank you, for the wonderful info.
Oh i get this messages many times , but most of times i ignore it because i get it with trusted sites that i know.
Hi carrie nice to see you again thanks for stopping by and for your comments . Thake care !
Hi sherrylou thanks for stopping by and for your comments, take care !
Hi ImChemist thanks for stopping by and for your comments, i don't think you would be getting these warnings on trusted sites. Take care !
Hey there Kash. Thanks so much for this great information. I'd give you 10 more votes if I could. Always voted up. That is the last thing I need. I appreciate it so, so, so much. Gracias.
Hi AskAshlie nice to see you, glad you stopped by ! Glad to hear you found this information useful, it is just something to be aware of when surfing the Internet . And thanks for your nice comments !
Hi Tom, and thanks for the warning! Imagine, making money from destroying others computers! That is so low. I hate computers that don't work as they are supposed to! It is so frustrating and time consuming. Thanks for another great and useful hub. Take care and bye for now!
Hi thougtforce nice to see you, It's hard to believe but there are people who will make money by messing up your computer and paying them won't fix it either. Thanks for stopping by and to for your comments, take care and have a great night !
Nice write up warning people, a few of my friends seem to fall for this stuff all the time. I am forever telling them off and fixing their computers to get rid all the unwanted programs.x
Voted up and useful, the more people that learn about this, the better.x
Hi Victoria nice to see you, I know i have been doing the same for some of my friends has well, so i thought i would write a article about this to maybe save some people from falling for this kind of thing .Thanks for stopping by and for your double comments always nice to see you !
Thanks for the useful information. People will do anything to make money even at the cost of innocent people.
Hi leabeth nice to see you, it is sad that there are people in the world that will do any thing to make money and not care if it hurts someone or not. That is why we must write these articles to make people aware of people like this .Thanks for your comments and to for stopping by ! Take care !
Thanks for the helpful warning Kash :) Many people must read this great hub to be more aware and secured.
Hi twentyfive nice to see you, i do hope a lot of people do read this hub to help them keep their computers safe. Thanks for stopping by and to for you nice comments .
Well written and useful article!
Hi Ernestasm nice to see you, thanks for your comments glad you found it usefull.
Take care !
Excellent information. Thanks for explaining the process these scammers use to fool the public. Voted up and awesome.
Hi Becky nice to see you, i think it is information we all need to know so we can be safe and keep our computers up and running on the internet .Thanks for your very nice comments and to for stopping by, it's always nice to see you !
This sort of information is invaluable. Thank you Tom.
Hi Ddraigcoch nice to see you, glad you found it useful .
Thanks for stopping by and to for your nice comments !
Hi Tom,I too have seen these warnings when I was using a certain virus protection software different to the one I have installed right now. Sometimes these warnings come on even when you test-launch an affiliate URL. Cheers! :)
Hi quicksand nice to see you, yes you are right but i didn't know that it show this warning when you test-launch an affiliate URL, might be a bug or glitch .
Good stuff. I voted up and awesome.
Hi Healing Touch nice to see you, glad you found this useful . Thanks for your comments and to for stopping by !
Wow, I have gotten that message so many times. I will never click on them.
Hi Christine nice to see you, glad this hub has helped you, now you know not to click on these fake warnings . Thanks for stopping by and to for your comments !
thanks
Hi daffodil2010 nice to see you, your welcome !!!
Gosh it is certainly a mine field out there. Thanks for the warnings Kashmir, I will endeavour to be on my guard. A very informative hub, thanks for sharing your knowledge.
Hi acaetnna, Yes it is always good to keep a eye for these traps that can really mess up your computer . Thanks so much for stopping by and to for your comments, it's always nice to see you !
Hi Tom, This is a valuable hub. I had so much trouble getting it off my computer a few months ago. They fooled me once, so now I stay more alert. Thanks for this information. Looking forward to more great info from you. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
Hi toknowinfo sorry to hear you got some junk put on your computer, but don't feel bad because these fake warnings are so accurate that it can trick even the most highly trained user. Always willing share my knowledge if it can help someone !
Thanks so much for stopping by and to for you nice comments ! take care and enjoy the rest of your day !
Thanks for posting this information. It is very helpful.
Hi Beverly nice to see you, glad you found this information useful . Thanks so much for stopping by and to for your nice comments !
Love the remonder to vote etc, so many visitors forget to. I have come across similar fake software. A goo tip as soon as you have gout rid of the messgae is to go to Internet Options and delete temporary files etc. Plus run your anti virus system scan. Thanks for the reminder
Hi ethel nice to see you, yes those are all good things to do and another good thing to do is delete your cookies has well, glad you liked the hub voting reminder .Thanks so much for your nice comments and to for stopping by !
Great! Thanks for this! :)
xoxo,M.
Hi M. nice to see you, glad you found this information useful. Thanks so much for stopping by and to for your nice comments !
carrie450 15 months ago
Thank you for this valuable information Tom. I'll watch for these. Have a great day.