Hacked Kaspersky Download Site Directs Users to Fake Antivirus

Kaspersky Lab now admits that people attempting to buy Kaspersky’s security products on Oct. 17 were redirected by hackers to a scareware site with links to fake antivirus software called Security Tool. Hackers have caused serious embarrassment for a major security technology company. Kaspersky Lab’s Website was hacked over the weekend, sending customers looking for security software to an external download page pushing counterfeit software. ...

October 20, 2010 Â· 4 min Â· 660 words Â· Omid Farhang