An application called Antispyware Remover 2020 suddenly appears on multiple servers and desktop PCs in your organization. It launches on its own, displays flashing pop-ups that claim each system is heavily infected, and demands a $99 payment per computer to "clean" the threats. Which term BEST describes this type of malicious software?
Rogue antivirus (also called fake antivirus or scareware) is malware that masquerades as legitimate security software, produces fake infection alerts, and pressures the user into paying for a useless or harmful cleanup. It relies on social-engineering tactics rather than technical exploitation. Trojan horse, ransomware, and adware are different malware categories: trojans hide inside another program, ransomware encrypts data for ransom, and adware focuses on unwanted advertising.
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