Zero-Day Malware And Fake AV's

Discussion in 'other anti-virus software' started by Fajo, Dec 2, 2009.

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  1. Fajo

    Fajo Registered Member

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    Well I been going thur testing against samples from a week to Zero day. It amazes how many people fall for these Fake AV's even to the point of buying them. :eek:
     
  2. elapsed

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    Um, thanks for letting us know?
     
  3. Fajo

    Fajo Registered Member

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    Rofl. What I meant sorry should of explained it better is do people really fall for these. I went Thur one today seems pretty convening But I know of no one that has paid for them. And honestly its quite obvious its fake. :(
     
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    Fake AV normally don't do anything on your computer when installed they just cause annoying alarms that your system is not protected and blah.... blah....
    In some cases even prevent execution of any executable file.
     
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    That is the reason why they are written everyday.
     
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