Fake Antivirus Attacks, Demands Ransom

The fake antivirus phenomenon has taken an unpleasant turn with the discovery of a Windows program that not only cons users into buying an unnecessary license but appears to lock files and applications on the victim’s PC. According to security company Panda Security, rogueware program Total Security 2009 starts out in conventional fashion with the ‘discovery’ of a non-existent malware infection for which it demands an unusually ambitious $79.95, and even has the cheek to ask a further $19.95 for premium technical support