Win 7 listed cited hackers to pay attention to the cottage anti-virus software

According to foreign media reports, Microsoft's next-generation operating system, Windows 7, released last week, provides users with more comprehensive security protection measures based on XP and Vista.

Starting in July, there have been more than 8 million people have downloaded using Windows 7. The industry is expected the arrival of Windows 7 will drive an operating system upgrade trend.

Because of this, the information provided by Microsoft Security Center shows that hackers are beginning to target the Windows 7 body. More specifically, the hacker's approach is to use fake antivirus software (FAKE AntiVirus Software).

their deception process is divided into three stages:

- disguised as a legitimate anti-virus software, Windows 7 sales site;

- to the user via e-mail Dissemination of false news;

- Provide free "virus scanning" service, take the opportunity to inject malicious programs into the user's machine;

Hackers use the above steps to achieve the purpose of controlling the PC, and then further Obtain the user's account, password, and other information to obtain illegal income. Every year, hackers who make fake anti-virus software profit from millions of dollars.

one of a cottage antivirus software called AntiVirus Pro2010 is:

fake camouflage
soft kill

users often do not realize that similar security warnings are false, So it is easy to believe the tips of fake anti-virus software.

To this end, the following experts provided us with several safety recommendations:

1, avoid clicking e-mail from unknown sources, in particular to provide PC-like protection theme message. In addition, more than 50% of home users do not use any security software. If you need anti-virus software, it is recommended to go to some professional websites such as Symantec, or simply use Microsoft to provide free anti-virus software MSE.

2, kept up to date Windows system, it is worth noting that, in addition to the system, users also need to update the commonly used software upgrade program. More and more vulnerabilities are now being exploited against a wide range of third-party software.

3, when the Internet to ensure the normal operation of security software, the latest version of the browser;

4, regular use of legitimate anti-virus software to scan the system, to maintain the health of the computer, not to the virus opportunity to attack;

5, turn UAC (user account control) function, prevent any suspicious process.