(AFX UK Focus) 2009-10-19 05:16 Fake security software in millions of computers - Symantec (Interactive Investor)

WASHINGTON, Oct 19 (Reuters) - Tens of millions of U.S. computers are loaded with scam security software that their owners may have paid for but which only makes the machines more vulnerable, according to a new Symantec report on cybercrime. Cyberthieves are increasingly planting fake security alerts that pop up when computer users access a legitimate website. The "alert" warns them of a virus ...(Click Here to Know More)