The newest trend in security issues seems to be Rogue Anti-Virus Software. While not a threat exactly it's a major annoyance. The bogus company or web site throws up a alert window informing you that your computer is infected. The truth is it's probably not. Unfortunately selecting cancel does not solve the issue If you encounter this situation, using CTRL, ALT, DEL and ending task on your browser process can often prevent this.
Are you infected with Rogue Anti-Virus Software?
Were You able to remove it?
Sound off and let us know.
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PAR-TAY!!
12 years ago
I've been seeing alot of computers in the shop with this fake or rouge anti-virus software. These dubious companies are popping up all over the web with domain names closely resembling those of legitimate security companies.
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These companies are trying to steal your money. This is a form of extortion. Pay for our software or else.
You do not have to tolerate this. Rouge Software can be removed. If you believe your infected and would like to try to remove it yourself, drop by the DCS Tech Corner forum and ask for help.We'll do our best to help you.
If you can't remove it yourself, your local computer shop can help.
There is a program called Antivirus 360 that is an example of this so called rouge spyware. Depending on your computer skills, this could take several hours to try to remove on your own. Something I would not suggest the average computer user attempts on their own.
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