Millions of North American computers are it seems that loaded with fake security software. Public have bought and installed scam security software that leaves the computer additional vulnerable according to a fresh Symantec report.

Increasingly planting fake security alerts that bang up when computer users access a rightful website. The "alert" warns them of a virus and offers security software, at times for free.

Symantec's vice president be quoted for saying; "Lots of period, in fact they're a channel for attackers to take over your device. They'll take your credit card information, any personal information you've entered present and they've got your device.

Symantec scanned and set up over 250 varieties of scam security software that people be buying. A lot of times, the products will have rightful sounding names other than contains precarious and fake results. Thieves have made off through thousands of dollars Symantec said.