You Googled “Conficker,” and you read the stories about the computer worm that’s vexing security researchers around the world. Your fears about your own PC soon hit critical mass, so you then Google “how to detect/remove Conficker.” What you get is the latest example of social engineering from Internet criminals and Web hucksters; in attempting to run away from one bit of nasty malware, you could head right into the arms of another. Clicking on one of the top links for a “free” Conficker removal tool could actually lead to a series of screens requiring you to pay $39.95 for the actual tool.
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Conficker Fears Create Fertile Ground for Other Scammers
Posted by: Renay San Miguel March 31, 2009 11:47 AMYou Googled “Conficker,” and you read the stories about the computer worm that’s vexing security researchers around the world. Your fears about your own PC soon hit critical mass, so you then Google “how to detect/remove Conficker.” What you get is the latest example of social engineering from Internet criminals and Web hucksters; in attempting to run away from one bit of nasty malware, you could head right into the arms of another. Clicking on one of the top links for a “free” Conficker removal tool could actually lead to a series of screens requiring you to pay $39.95 for the actual tool.