Pacquiao vs. Cotto;Rogue Security Product Copies McAfee’s Look and Feel
From McAfee AVERT Blog:
Recently we have seen the rapid growth of rogue anti-virus/spyware programs. This one is especially interesting. Why? Because it mimics McAfee's security product. This rogue software displays the same user interface as McAfee Security Center. It also offers a web page that looks similar to McAfee's legitimate site.
I suppose we should be flattered that malware authors have chosen our product as one worth imitating. Rogue anti-virus products have long mimicked Microsoft's security apps in Windows XP (FakeAlert-XPSecCenter) and Windows Vista/Windows 7 (FakeAlert-EA).
The idea behind fake AV software is to trick unsuspecting users into thinking their machines are infected. The malware will display a window that shows many innocent files detected arbitrarily as compromised. These fake security alerts are baseless-they exist to trick victims into pressing the panic button. In this case agreeing to "Remove all threats now" will lead to purchasing the MaCatte Antivirus 2009 product.
http://www.avertlabs.com/research/blog/index.php/2009/11/10/rogue-security-product-copies-mcafees-look-and-feel/
In another blog entry:
Warning to all Pacquaio and Cotto fans. Bad guys are taking advantage of their upcoming fight. Searching for "Pacquiao vs Cotto" could lead to fake anti-virus programs.
http://www.avertlabs.com/research/blog/index.php/2009/11/10/pacquiao-vs-cotto/