Often known as "scareware," rogue security software is any type of program -- such as a fake antivirus scanner -- that falsely claims to be legitimate security software. In reality, the bogus software ...

According to Symantec’s comprehensive Report on Rogue Security Software, 43 million users downloaded one of 250 so-called “scareware” programs from June 2008 through June 2009. Preying on users’ fears ...

The bogus ads are everywhere. A pop-up tells you: “Your computer may be infected” and urges you to download security software that will scan your computer for ...

Most of us understand the importance of cybersecurity and we know that it’s crucial to keep our devices protected from hackers. Hackers are constantly trying out new tactics and finding cunning new ...

Scareware won't shield computers Thieves in the cyber underworld are making a ton of money pedaling scareware -- rogue security software -- to unsuspecting consumers, a new Internet report says. said ...

"We've seen a few rogue security programs use elements of legitimate security software in order to try to make themselves appear more authentic. It was inevitable that Microsoft Security Essentials ...

Hackers also continue to try to exploit older vulnerabilities in Microsoft applications, according to the company's latest security report Fake security software programs along with attacks using ...