Cybercriminals disguise malware as software updates, tricking usersinto downloading malicious programs.

How This Can Happen to Us:
Users receivefake update prompts while browsing the web. Clicking on them installsspyware, adware, or ransomware.

Example of a Scam:
A user sees a pop-upsaying, "Update your browser now!" They download malwareinstead of a real update.

How to Protect Yourself:

• Only update software from official sources.

• Enable automatic updates.

• Be cautious of update pop-ups from random websites.