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2. Scareware - Wikipedia

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   Scareware is part of a class of malicious software that includes rogue security software, ransomware and other scam software that tricks users into believing their computer is infected with a virus, then suggests that they download and pay for fake antivirus software to remove it. [2]

3. Protecting your AOL Account

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   Sign out. Always sign out if you're not using your AOL account. If you use your AOL account on a public computer, make sure to sign out of your account when you are finished, and then clear the web browser's cache. Use the Remember Me or Store Password feature only on your personal computer. Don't download or open suspicious mail

4. Using McAfee: Features - AOL Help

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   4. Under the Virus protection is enabled section, click the Advanced button. 5. On the Virus Protection screen, click Real-Time Scanning. 6. Select or clear the following check boxes: Scan for unknown viruses using heuristics: Files are matched to signatures of known viruses in order to detect signs of unidentified viruses. This option provides ...

5. MS Antivirus (malware) - Wikipedia

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   MS Antivirus is made to look functional to fool a computer user into thinking that it is a real anti-virus system in order to convince the user to "purchase" it. In a typical installation, MS Antivirus runs a scan on the computer and gives a false spyware report claiming that the computer is infected with spyware.

6. Follow These Steps if You’ve Been Hacked

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   Scan all your devices – Download a reputable anti-virus program that will scan your devices for malware or computer viruses. They should also be capable of detecting phishing programs or those ...

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   This super software can recognize never-seen-before malware and other viruses that would go undetected by the traditional antivirus program you already have installed. Try AOL Tech Fortress free ...