Scareware is malicious software that uses social engineering techniques to get users to purchase and install the software, usually through false warnings or alerts. It’s a way for cybercriminals to make money and can be a real nuisance for users.
In this article, we’ll explain what scareware is, how to identify and prevent it, and how to remove it from your system. We’ll also provide a few resources to help you protect your computer from scareware.