IT security and data protection firm, Sophos, is warning Windows users about the latest fake anti-virus attack, which tricks users into installing malicious software, by posing as a Microsoft security update.
Affected users will see an almost exact replica of the real Microsoft update page - the only difference being that the bogus page appears while surfing with Firefox, whereas the genuine Microsoft update site requires Internet Explorer.
Sophos has found that fake anti-virus attacks have become more sophisticated and professional in their appearance, convincing more innocent computer users into making bad decisions. The use of high quality graphics and professional interfaces means that there is a risk that more users are likely to fall for the scams.
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Fake Anti-Virus Imitates Microsoft Update, Warns Sophos
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