Windows 8 Malware Threats Arrive
Researchers have spotted Windows 8 malware masquerading as anti-virus, raising doubts about Microsoft’s claim that the operating system is its most secure OS ever.
Security giant Trend Micro discovered fake antivirus aimed at Windows 8 users (image below), just a week after the OS was released to the wider public. It is a standard attack vector, but is the first sign that cyber criminals believe Windows 8 adoption will be big enough to merit attacks on the platform’s users.
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Researchers have spotted Windows 8 malware masquerading as anti-virus, raising doubts about Microsoft’s claim that the operating system is its most secure OS ever.
Security giant Trend Micro discovered fake antivirus aimed at Windows 8 users (image below), just a week after the OS was released to the wider public. It is a standard attack vector, but is the first sign that cyber criminals believe Windows 8 adoption will be big enough to merit attacks on the platform’s users.
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