Blog: Server Characteristics: Symantec Report on Rogue Security Software

Rogue security software programs, also known as misleading applications or scareware, are programs that pretend to be legitimate security software, such as an antivirus scanner or registry cleaner, but which actually provide the user with little or no protection whatsoever. Well known examples of rogue security software include AntiVirus 2009, Malware Defender 2009, and System Guard 2009.

 

 

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