Barracuda Networks Issues Warning Against Rogue ‘Barracuda AV’

Yesterday afternoon, Barracuda Networks announced it is aware of a rogue Web site promoting a fake spyware program called “Barracuda Antivirus.”  If downloaded, reports indicate that the program performs a fake scan of the user’s computer, when in actuality it is installing spyware that will subsequently display pop-up ads and other unwanted applications.

This rogue ‘Barracuda Antivirus’ program is in no way affiliated with Barracuda Networks and is just one of a string of recent examples of hackers attempting to spread malicious programs using an established and trusted Internet security brand.  Barracuda Networks’ threat databases have been updated to protect all customers from visiting or downloading content from this rogue Web site.

In addition, Barracuda Networks is reaching out to fellow Internet security vendors to ensure that their databases are also updated to protect customers from inadvertently accessing the Web sites that are hosting the fake executable program.

Click here for the full press release on this subject.

If you have any questions, please contact your regional Barracuda Networks sales representative.

Regards,

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