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Fake Microsoft Security Essentials will Leave You Vulnerable

Written by SecureWorld News Team | Tue | Oct 25, 2016 | 7:00 AM Z

A blue screen of death will appear on your screen and you'll be promoted to call a fake customer service number.

The Register Explains:

Microsoft is warning of fake copies of its Security Essentials that if executed will throw a fake blue screen of death, pwn machines, and lead users to technical support scams.

Redmond regards the threat dubbed Hicurdismos as a severe threat which compromises PCs typically through bundled software installers and drive-by-downloads.

Microsoft's anti-malware and security men Francis Tan Seng and Alden Pornasdoro warn customers Hicurdismos will throw a full screen blue screen of death, disabling the ctrl+alt+delete task manager to prevent the user bypassing it, and hiding the mouse cursor to make it appear more legitimate.