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Rogue Gallery Helps ID Scam Software
December 5th, 2009 No Comments Posted in Antivirus, News
The new Rogue Gallery from the Lavasoft Malware Lab lists lists many of the known fake programs, which attempt to use fake infection warnings and similar social engineering to trick people into handing over cash for a worthless program license. Along with a name and date for each item, you’ll find a screen shot and a list of files and system changes for each program.
Lavasoft’s new database is likely not exhaustive, and the rogue AV pushers constantly tweak their software’s name and interface to stay ahead of real security software and lists just like this one. But the site is another welcome tool to help combat the fraudulent schemes that rake in big bucks for the crooks behind the scams.
