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What is scareware?

🗓️ 16 Jul 2021 09:44:30Reported by Malwarebytes LabsType 
malwarebytes
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Scareware is a type of rogue program dating back to 1990, primarily used to panic or worry someone into performing a task, such as asking for payment, locking devices, and imitating real programs. Examples include fake security software, scareware as a system menace, and web browser lockers. Scareware influence can be seen in malvertising, and prevention involves keeping browsers and extensions updated.

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16 Jul 2021 09:44Current
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Vulners AI Score7.3
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