Scareware
Scareware
- April 23, 2021
- Posted by: Nicola Selenu
Also known as “fake anti-virus”, Scareware software issue a pop-up alert that aims to frighten unsuspecting internet users into purchasing worthless security software. Scareware can also take the form of “system optimisation” software. Many scareware applications are vectors for malware that connects your PC to a botnet. In many instances, scareware can be removed from an infected system without paying the attacker. For this reason, many cyberspace miscreants now propagate more profitable ransomware instead.
Author:Nicola Selenu
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Scareware
Also known as “fake anti-virus”, Scareware software issue a pop-up alert that aims to frighten unsuspecting internet users into purchasing worthless security software. Scareware can also take the form of “system optimisation” software. Many scareware applications are vectors for malware that connects your PC to a botnet. In many instances, scareware can be removed from an infected system without paying the attacker. For this reason, many cyberspace miscreants now propagate more profitable ransomware instead.
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Email Service Providers Handbook
The most comprehensive “Handbook of Email Service Providers“!
SPAMASSASSIN RULES
All SpamAssassin rules in one place, EXPLAINED!
SMTP COMMANDS
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All SMTP/ESMTP commands and reply codes in one place, EXPLAINED!
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Check the DNS records of your domain with our free DNS tool.
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