ClickFix attack uses fake Windows Update screen to push malware

New ClickFix attack variants have been observed where threat actors trick users with a realistic-looking Windows Update ...
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A fake Windows Update screen is fooling Windows users into installing malware

Social engineering attacks are probably still among the most used ways to actually infect a computer or steal someone's data.
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1-888-479-3649 Fake Windows Activation Screen Scam Removal Guide

The 1-888-479-3649 Fake Windows Activation Screen is a Trojan Horse that displays a fake Windows Activation screen on your desktop in order to scare you into calling a remote tech support number.