Microsoft said this week that it has evidence of a link between the fake security software now plaguing Mac users and a hard-charging family of similar software on Windows.
From PCWorld:
From PCWorld:
Phony security software, labeled "rogueware" and "scareware" by experts, has long been a huge thorn in Windows' side. But earlier this month researchers announced the discovery of a Mac-specific scam that claims the machine is heavily infected.Microsoft Links Fake Mac AV to Windows Scareware Gang
Once installed, the software nags users with pervasive pop-ups and fake alerts until they fork over a fee to purchase the worthless program.
