New rogue antimalware directs browser to fake reviews

boonie · Feb 19, 2009

from bleepingcomputer re: Anti-virus-1:

We have to remember that the purpose of any rogue software is to trick you into thinking it is legitimate and then to have you purchase it. One of the best ways to convince someone that something is not only legitimate, but a quality product, is for a well known and respected site to give it a good review. This is exactly what Anti-virus-1 is doing. They are modifying the HOSTS file, and then showing these fake review pages from CNET, PC Magazine, Tech Radar, Reevo, ZDNet, etc in order to trick the infected user into thinking these sites are writing reviews about how excellent the Anti-virus-1 program is.
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