Virus Hoaxes Online

A is a deceptive message—usually delivered via email, social media, or pop-up windows—warning users about a non-existent computer threat. Unlike actual malware that spreads through code, hoaxes spread through social engineering , tricking people into manually forwarding the warning to their contacts. Common Characteristics of a Hoax

You can often spot a virus hoax by looking for these red flags in the message text: Computer Virus Hoaxes virus hoaxes