Fake Microsoft "SysScan": Bogus Security Scanner Invents Problems, Tricks Victims Into Uninstalling Their Antivirus, Then Funnels Them Into a Refund Scam

Overview On August 24, 2026, Malwarebytes disclosed a wave of websites calling themselves "SysScan," carrying Microsoft branding, claiming to check whether your antivirus (AV) software is working. Eve