Fake Security Software Earns Up To $150,000 a Day

Want to earn up to $150,000 a day? According to stuff.co.nz, all you have to do is trick people into buying fake security software.

One such program is run by a Russian outfit called Bakasoftware, which pays affiliates commission of between 58 per cent and 90 per cent of their sales.

For instance, if a hacker controls a botnet of 20,000 computers, they could earn up to $US225,000 just by tricking 5000 victims into buying the fake anti-virus software for $US49.95 each.

Also, if you are sick of getting infected with fake security software, all you have to do move to Russia.

“We know that most of the affiliates are in Russia. They don’t target Russians – they know that if there’s no Russian victims there’s probably nil chance of Russian law enforcement ever coming after them.”

Before you start packing, be sure to read Pop-ups pay day for Russian scammers, it’s a very interesting and easy to understand article.

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