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Rogue malware
Fake virus warnings or harmful downloads that try to scare you into installing something bad.
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An example
A pop-up says your phone is infected and tells you to install a "cleaner". This example is made up.
How to spot it
Real warnings do not come from random pop-ups. Close the page and do not install anything.
What the law says
Listed as a specified dark pattern in the Guidelines for Prevention and Regulation of Dark Patterns, 2023, issued by India's Central Consumer Protection Authority.