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CompTIA A+ 220-1102 (V14) Practice Question

A user reports persistent desktop pop-up alerts claiming the computer is infected and urging the user to pay for software to remove the threats. Which of the following BEST describes this behavior?

  • Scareware that attempts to trick the user into purchasing fake antivirus software

  • Normal Windows Update reminder prompting the user to install critical patches

  • Legitimate Windows security notification that requires the user to upgrade to full protection

  • A phishing email preview that is incorrectly displayed as a desktop alert

CompTIA A+ 220-1102 (V14)
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