Robert Siciliano Identity Theft Expert
Fake anti-virus software called ’scareware’ pops up in your browser and begins to scan your hard-drive made to look like a legitimate scan. It often grabs a screenshot of your “My Computer†window mimicking your PCs characteristics then tricking you into clicking on links. Pop-ups bombard you and warn you that your PC is infected with an Ebola- like virus and your PC will die a horrible death with fluids running from all ports if you don’t fix it immediately for $49.95.
Information Week reports those behind a new fake antivirus software have added a new social engineering element — live support agents who will try to convince potential victims that their PCs are infected and that payment is the cure.
The rougue software comes equipped with a customer support link leading to a live session with the bad guy. Real scammers on the other end of chat have the ability to offer live remote access support instructed by support to click a link initiating remote access to their PC.
The best way to prevent seeing a pop-up for scareware is using the latest Firefox or Internet Exploer browser. An updated browser lets few, if any pop-ups through. No pop-ups, no scareware. If you are using another browser and a pop-up –pops-up, shut down your browser. If the pop-up won’t let you shut it down, do a Ctrl-Alt-Delete and shut down the browser that way. Never click links in pop-ups. If the pop-ups are out of your control, do a hard shutdown before you start clicking links.
Protect your identity.
1. Get a credit freeze and follow the steps for your particular state. This is an absolutely necessary tool to secure your credit. In most cases, it prevents new accounts from being opened in your name. This makes your Social Security number useless to a potential identity thief.
2. Invest in Intelius identity theft protection and prevention. Not all forms of identity theft can be prevented, but identity theft protection services can dramatically reduce your risk. (Disclosures)
Robert Siciliano Identity Theft Speaker discussing Breach of 3.3 million Social Security numbers on Good Morning America.
2 users commented in " Scareware Incorporates Customer Service "
Follow-up comment rss or Leave a TrackbackIm surprise i found this report,an warning this.I have been searching for a scan,an antivirus cleaner,to remover trojan,which come in on a lot of the music prodicts my teens go on.A worm,trojan, virus remover,an so on..That lets you qurintine,or remove.
Well this week alone i added an tried 2 different products/software,install,an I had to turn right around,an uninstall the software. All lied,after scanning ,they would send you to fix problem at the botton of the scan,it always led to another software to buy to fix the problems.An addvertizing page said free 30 trial,before buying,or it leads to buy a key,to get these viruses removed,after you scan an get the files that are infected.Or adware thats slipped in..An then i would uninstall them.
I say the companies uses lies,an trickory in their addvertizments.But upon uninstalLing The supposedly 30 day free software,they had already eased a few sneaky files,or what ever they are in.It slowed my puter down more.An caused crashes.It would be nice i have foxfire protect.
I would like a program software free trial version,before buying,a simple scan /fix/remove/or qurintine infected files/programs need a trial free system file cleaner that does everything in the one scan qurintine,or remove,before i buy i would like to check the prodict out.Because if i had bought the trickery ones,i would be in trouble,an no refunds would come,my puter would be ruined.
Im a sick simple woman ,who uses my puter for pleasure only,not buisness,an enjoy chatting on bloggs,reading the Bible online.I frequent news paper sites,on line.An media shows on crime..My teens go to frostwire a lot,looking for music to download.That where a lot of hidden trojan viruses are found..
Warnings come from my popup blocker but some popups slide through that.Any suggestions.On a trial package to scan,an fix problems such a worms trojans an viruses,malware, adware.It would be greatly appreaceated.If you can help Thanks Jan
I HAVE HAD THOSE POP UP SCAM IMPORTANT SCAN NOW POP UPS.THEY START,AUTOMATICLY, SCANNING WITH OUT YOUR PROMISSION,AN WHAN YOU TRY TO STOP IT,YOUR PUTER FREESES,OR THE SYSTEM,WONT LET ME DELETE,UNTILL I CLOSE MY PUTER DOWN,AN RESTART IT THEN ITS GONE,BUT IS IT?????
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