What is Scareware? How to protect your computer from Scareware

Your computer  can be compromised, even your credit card information can be stolen with just one click. That's what Scareware has done to scam thousands of users every day. So what is this program? How should I protect my computer from Scareware? This article will inform you fully.

1. What is Scareware?

Scareware is  a malicious computer program or fake security software that tricks you into paying and sharing bank card information for a bogus product or service.

This program often disguises itself as  anti- virus software  . It will then send a virus infection notification to you and suggest you download applications to protect your computer, which will also require you to pay to get the full version before proceeding. virus scan  .

Scareware often disguises itself as anti-virus software

2. How Scareware works

Scareware's purpose is to induce the act of downloading applications through a fake notification window, then, setting up steps to trick you into paying for them or sharing credit card information.

After they have reached their goal, two scenarios will happen to you:

- Your device is not protected:  On the contrary, it may have problems related to malicious code or give information when you officially download Scareware programs programmed by  hackers  .

Disclose credit card information:  When hackers get your credit card information, losing money or even impersonating is very likely.

The pop-up panel is usually the first step for Scareware to lure users into

3. How to protect your computer from Scareware

You can protect computers from Scareware by applying some of the solutions below:

- Blocking pop-ups:  Most pop-up notifications from websites are annoying, the rest carry Scareware related risks. So, actively install programs, or set up pop-up blocking in your  web browser  .

- Do not click on a pop-up window:  Every action on a pop-up window can redirect you to strange websites, or lead to unpredictable consequences. So, if a website comes up with a message window that you suspect is Scareware, proactively turn it off and refrain from clicking on any selection in the pop-up window.

- Smart antivirus software selection:  There is no shortage of famous and quality antivirus software providers ( BKAV , AVG, AVIRA,  Avast Antivirus , .). Therefore, before deciding to download an anti-virus software to your computer, do research about its origin and the credibility of its developer team. Until you have the correct information about the software, you absolutely should not download or pay to upgrade the version.

Remember: Limit clicking pop-up windows that contain ambiguous information

Above are information about Scareware and solutions to help protect your computer from this malicious program. Hope to have provided you with useful information. Good luck.