- Jan 24, 2011
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As users become smarter in distinguishing the name of fake and real antivirus programs, rogueware authors have now resorted to a bolder move — stealing the identity of a legit program and using it on their fake products. A rogue was recently discovered to be using AVG's logo and reputable name, hoping to mislead and trick people into purchasing the fake AV.
Aside from AVG's logo, the rogue's interface bears no resemblance to that of the legit AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition 2011.
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Aside from AVG's logo, the rogue's interface bears no resemblance to that of the legit AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition 2011.
FAKE
vs
REAL
Source