Tech support scammers abuse bug in HTML5 to freeze computers

A flaw found in an HTML5 API is being used by tech support scammers to push fraudulent pages and freeze people’s computers with a fake virus warning.Categories: Social engineeringTags: HTML5microsoftpushstatetech supporttech support scams(Read more…) Continue reading Tech support scammers abuse bug in HTML5 to freeze computers

Report: The Anatomy of Tech Support Scams

Each year, several million people fall for tech support scams and according to Microsoft, in 2015 alone crooks walked away with an estimated $1.5 billion. Malwarebytes has been actively engaged in the fight against tech support scammers overseas, but a… Continue reading Report: The Anatomy of Tech Support Scams