HOW DO THE FAKE ANTI-VIRUS SCAMS WORK?
Fake virus alerts are typically triggered by a trojan which has found it’s way onto your system. Trojans are often installed without your knowledge when you open an email attachment, download torrents or other files from peer-2-peer networks, visit malicious websites or click on a pop-up advert. It is also possible for hackers to access your computer remotely, or through internet messaging services. Often, these fake anti-virus pop-ups will lead you to believe that your system has been infected with spyware or a virus, even though it hasn’t. In some instances, malicious software will actually install viruses and spyware onto your system in the first place, most commonly after you have requested a free online scan.
