Wednesday, October 01, 2008

BBC NEWS | Technology | Fighting the scourge of scareware

Microsoft and Washington State's Attorney General filed lawsuits against scam artists who frighten consumers into buying useless software.

"Scareware" merchants are accused of tricking computer users into clicking on pop-up alerts that claim their device is "damaged and corrupted".

More info @ : BBC NEWS | Technology | Fighting the scourge of scareware

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