The Anti-Phishing Working Group reports record levels of fake antivirus software and other malware.
http://www.informationweek.com/news/windows/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=220300558
It is too bad that there is so much of those crappy fake programs.
The millions of newbies everyday are unaware and that is what those fake program makers count on.
Plug for Microsoft Security Essentials
The tech industry’s response to these trends can be seen in initiatives like Microsoft (NSDQ: MSFT)'s online anti-scam campaign, it’s newly released free Security Essentials software, and calls for greater industry cooperation. No doubt there’s more to be done.
Microsoft Bing Ads Warn About Scams
http://www.informationweek.com/news/security/vulnerabilities/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=220300382
I’m not adverting for other AV products, just sharing links to warn about new risks and why users should not ignore their own antivirus alerts:
http://www.avira.com/en/security_news/fraudulent_antivirus_software.html
Pleople, do not enter in a paranoia of non-ad and competitors…
We’re (at least I) never received a warning from Alwil, ever, to recommend other freewares.
It’s a paranoia, believe me.
I recommend on-line scanners (antivirus), on-demand CD (antivirus), firewalls, anti-spywares, anti-rootkits…
This is why this forum is head opened