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The latest threats cropping up on the internet are malware programs posing as anti-spyware software. Commonly called “rogue” software, these programs entice users to download and install them through respective means, and once installed they then proceed to add their own spyware or malware to the computer. Incidences of this have risen by 1000% in the last month according to Don Jackson, cited in an article by ZDNet. The scams are reportedly being conducted by ‘rings’ of online crooks who are collaborating to steal credit card numbers and other pieces of sensible information. The rogue anti-spyware advertising and free software offers are coming off lawful web sites with rightful looking ads that redirect hapless victims to illegal hosting and ISP networks like RBN (Russian Business Network) which has been host to a number of other scams and malicious activity. One way of getting hapless web surfers to download these programs is to use pop up windows that are basically web sites or images designed to mimic a Windows dialog box. Such pop ups then falsely inform the user that they have been or are presently infected with spyware, and ought to download the program to get rid of it. Another way of conning humans is to offer the program free of charge. This is one reason why some do not commend free anti-spyware software. While there are reputable free malware remotion programs available for download, there is a risk involved if the software is not from a reputable company. Although the public is gradually getting more computer literate, there is still a huge population of users who are still new to computers and the internet. Many web users are savvy sufficient to see through the farce of phony pop up windows and shady software producers, but for each experienced internet user there are three inexperienced ones. These are the persons that the crooks are preying on. Users must also not confuse free software with the free scans that numerous companies are providing. Virtually all anti spyware software programs will grant a user to download the software and then scan the computer for free, nevertheless the user must buy the program in order to remove them. Most helpful customer reviews 64 of 69 people found the following review helpful. 25 of 25 people found the following review helpful. 20 of 22 people found the following review helpful. |
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