Windows 7: Security Essentials 2010 Is Not MSE. Don’t be misled.

As a general rule, makers of fake antivirus software copy legitimate security solutions in order to give their own programs a feeling of authenticity. It’s a common occurrence for rogue antivirus programs to sport a look and feel similar to those of a genuine one, and especially to feature similar labels. Case in point: Security Essentials 2010, a fake antivirus program that attempts to pass itself for Microsoft Security Essentials. In the screenshot at the top of this article, users can see what Security Essentials 2010 looks like in order to know what to stay away from.

You'd be surprised at how effective it is and how clueless people are.

Well, I don't think it's fair to say people are clueless, they just don't spend their time on forums like this and researching AV products.

Clueless doesn't equal mentally retarded idiot. Catch what I am saying?

Sure, but clueless just seemed harsh to me. Most people could give a crap about security software. They just want their computer to work, so when they see something, they don't know how to react to it, thus the issues with rogue AV's currently.

Sure, but clueless just seemed harsh to me. Most people could give a crap about security software. They just want their computer to work, so when they see something, they don't know how to react to it, thus the issues with rogue AV's currently.

It was your interpretation of clueless. Most normal (average Joe) people will willingly admit this. That's why there is such a buzz for people switching to Macs. They think they are virus free and are also in a very controlled and restricted OS so they think it's the best thing since sliced bread.