Bad Halloween Trick: Fake Antivirus Sites

Bad Halloween Trick: Fake Antivirus Sites

Hackers are exploiting internet users searching for Halloween-related content on the web, says Panda Security. Research by the IT security vendor revealed that hundreds of websites designed to distribute fake antivirus software, are coming up top in results offered by some the web's most popular search engines.
Fake antivirus software, which is also known as scareware, encourages web users to part with their hard-earned cash to download hoax security software that serves no purpose.

According to Panda Security, these fake antivirus programs display aggressive messages to users claiming they are infected and that they need to buy a licence (for the program). A simple click will take the user to an apparently legitimate web page, from where they are defrauded.