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Category: Antivirus

What You Need to Know About Fake Virus Alerts in 2026

What You Need to Know About Fake Virus Alerts in 2026

Fake virus warnings are among the oldest internet scams still fooling users. They replicate real antivirus messages to appear trustworthy but lead you into malware downloads or data theft. According to a large‑scale analysis of pop‑up scams on typosquatting domains, over 88 percent of the scam pop‑ups encountered were malicious. In 2026, these scams are […]