Warnings - Hoax detected

 

Warning title: The message or initial title of this warning is Hoax Detected!

 

Warning: This warning is displayed when Platinum Internet Security detects an e-mail message with misleading content (hoax). These kinds of messages attempt to spread false rumors about non-existent viruses. Occasionally, they even trick users into deleting certain legitimate system files, by making them believe that they are viruses. This warning advises users to delete the message, and not to pay any attention to it.

 

Reason: the hoax detector is enabled. You can disable this functionality by accessing the Scan settings.

 

In the lower section, the following options are available:

 

·      Close: Clicking this option will close the warning window.

·      Information about the security risk, Clicking this option will display information about the hoax that Platinum Internet Security has detected.