Spyware Detail

Category

Rogue Security Software:  Security software that uses deceptive means for installation and purpose. Once installed, the rogue software usually uses scare tactics to inform the user that spyware or malware is installed on their system. The rogue security software then claims to offer remediation in exchange of payment. These applications can come bundled with other malware that serve other purposes. This software usually comes in the form of Anti-spyware, or Anti-virus applications.



Reasons For Retention

Item fails Etrust Pestpatrol Scorecard v3.0 under section 2a and 21. Installer for the item downloads and installs the product without clear notice to user and obtaining user permission at the time of installation. Once installed item shows fake detections on legitimate files within the user system and labels them as "critical", "very high" threats and with these false claims try to induce user into purchasing the full version of the item that will remove these fake threats.

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