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The Windows 10 upgrade scam tag covers threats that exploit Microsoft's free Windows 10 upgrade offer to trick users. Content includes phishing emails and fake upgrade notifications that deliver ransomware, such as CTB-Locker, disguised as legitimate Windows 10 installers. These scams leverage the high interest in the upgrade to deceive users into downloading malware. Discussions on WindowsForum.com focus on identifying fake upgrade prompts, avoiding phishing links, and understanding how attackers use major Microsoft announcements for social engineering. The tag is relevant for users seeking to recognize and protect against Windows 10 upgrade scams.
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    Fake Windows 10 Upgrade Phishing Delivered CTB-Locker Ransomware

    Microsoft’s free Windows 10 upgrade became a vehicle for a crop of convincing phishing emails that delivered file‑encrypting ransomware disguised as a legitimate installer, according to security researchers — a reminder that major platform announcements instantly become social‑engineering boons...
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