Beware of fake Conficker security software
The scam artists are ever on the lookout for new ways to lighten your wallet. The Conficker hullabaloo is another business opportunity for these types. Don’t fall for fake claims about software to clean your system of Conficker. InfoWorld reports:
Google’s search rankings are being stuffed with links to fake security software that purports to remove Conficker, a widespread worm that’s currently the Internet’s number one security threat, but doesn’t.
Certain search terms will bring up a host of Web pages that could either infect a PC with malicious software or try to sell a dodgy security program, said Rik Ferguson, senior security advisor for the vendor Trend Micro.
Did you enjoy this post? Why not leave a comment below and continue the conversation, or subscribe to my feed and get articles like this delivered automatically to your feed reader.
Comments
No comments yet.
Sorry, the comment form is closed at this time.