Direct MP3 Download: The Computer Repair Podcast #268 – Scareware
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Topic: Windows Defender to delete programs that scare users into buying upgrades. Do you think it will affect legitimate programs that techs use and cause false positives creating new headaches?
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Scareware is malicious software that tricks computer users into visiting malware-infected websites.
Related:
PUPs – Potentially Unwanted Programs
PUAs – Potentially Unwanted Application
Other related terms:
Adware, spyware, slimware, browser hijacker, greyware, crimeware
Windows Defender to start removing Scareware
You can do this now:
Set Windows Defender to Remove PUPs
Malwarebytes Does This Already (PUPs and PUAs + more) but some software companies are fighting it.
Enigma Software Group Presses New French Lawsuit Claims Against Malwarebytes
How to stop this (Security):
- DNS
- UTM
- EMail FIltering
- Endpoint
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Music By Jim Holley
