[b]Rogue Antivirus Distribution Network Dismantled[/b]A major distribution network for rogue anti-virus products has been shut down following reports by Security Fix about massive profits that the network’s affiliates were making for disseminating the worthless software.
http://voices.washingtonpost.com/securityfix/2009/03/sunlight_disinfects_rogue_anti.html
[b]Antivirus2009 Holds Victim's Documents for Ransom[/b]Security experts are warning that some new “scareware” programs, software that tries to frighten consumers into purchasing bogus security products, also encrypt the victim’s digital documents until he or she agrees to pay a $50 ransom demand.
http://voices.washingtonpost.com/securityfix/2009/03/antivirus2009_holds_victims_do.html