What is a Rogue Antivirus Program?
A rogue antivirus program is a program which installs itself on a user’s computer, many times without the users knowledge, and uses malicious tools to slow their computer down and convince the user that they have spyware, viruses, and adware in their computer. The software will continue to show popups to the user in hopes that they will purchase the software. It also uses exaggerated results to scare the user into purchasing the software. However, the software will not remove any spyware or viruses at all.
Generally, the software is downloaded through a trojan horse and then installed on the user’s computer.
According to Panda Security, these attackers have a 3.4 percent sucess rate and are making around 14 million in revenue per month.
The three biggest rogue antivirus programs currently out in 2010 are Malware Defense, Internet Security 2010, and Personal Security. Most rogue security programs have been cloned into new threats and therefore have similar characteristics.
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