Often known as "scareware," rogue security software is any type of program -- such as a fake antivirus scanner -- that falsely claims to be legitimate security software. In reality, the bogus software ...

According to Symantec’s comprehensive Report on Rogue Security Software, 43 million users downloaded one of 250 so-called “scareware” programs from June 2008 through June 2009. Preying on users’ fears ...

The bogus ads are everywhere. A pop-up tells you: “Your computer may be infected” and urges you to download security software that will scan your computer for ...

"We've seen a few rogue security programs use elements of legitimate security software in order to try to make themselves appear more authentic. It was inevitable that Microsoft Security Essentials ...

Fake security software programs along with attacks using vulnerabilities in applications continued to pester Internet users in the last half of 2008, according to Microsoft’s latest security report.

Rogue AP setup is analogous to an extended corporate Ethernet cable running into unintended places Various rogue AP scenarios connected to a corporate network, either through wired or wireless means ...

Hackers also continue to try to exploit older vulnerabilities in Microsoft applications, according to the company's latest security report Fake security software programs along with attacks using ...