Windows Defender Antivirus will protect you from being intimidated into making an unnecessary purchase
Do Son Microsoft is about to introduce a new feature in the new version of Windows Defender to defeat a variety of software under the guise of “computer cleanup and optimization.” Common routines for such software pretend to scan many of the problems and then cheat users to pay for it, even threatening to “keep the computer in jeopardy by not cooperating.” Fortunately, Windows will clean up these programs after the March update.
In a blog post-Tuesday, Microsoft announced that the company’s Defender anti-virus program will be able to lock and sort these rogue software. As of March 1, Defender will detect and remove them.
Unwanted behaviors: coercive messaging
Programs must not display alarming or coercive messages or misleading content to pressure you into paying for additional services or performing superfluous actions.
Software that coerces users may display the following characteristics, among others:
- Reports errors in an exaggerated or alarming manner about the user’s system and requires the user to pay for fixing the errors or issues monetarily or by performing other actions such as taking a survey, downloading a file, signing up for a newsletter, etc.
- Suggests that no other actions will correct the reported errors or issues
- Requires the user to act within a limited period of time to get the purported issue resolved
In the latest assessment criteria, Microsoft’s definition is that programs should not display misleading content that oppresses users to pay or upgrade, those rogue software accustomed to exaggerating the severity of the problem, useful news pop-ups or induced payment, will be updated in this update after being concentrated to repair a pass.
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