Windows 10 is in early stages of development, and although release is slated for next year, there is no shortage of fake Windows 10 activators that are littering the web.
Hilarious, as the new OS is supposed to come with a new brand new protection scheme, designed to thwart piracy. But that’s not stopping cybercriminals from trying to skim users and make some money off of unsuspecting users.
No doubting the fact that the Windows 10 Technical Preview stirred up a lot of interest in the technology community. However, the preview builds also opened up some opportunities.
Opportunities for scammers to try and rip off users.
A lot of these scams are present on YouTube — they usually demonstrate fake applications that are supposed to activate Windows 10. Quite often these lead users to survey websites that generate money for the cybercriminal.
Other times, they deploy malicious files on your computer. Even riskier!
Always keep in mind that Windows 10 is free for everyone right now, in this preview stage. The Technical Preview is available for download and installation on as many devices as you want, and there is no activation needed for these early test builds.
They do, however, expire on April 15, 2015, but by that time newer versions will be available. Maybe even the final retail copy of the new operating system.
Long story short, beware and look out for these fake Windows 10 activators and the associated scams.
source:windows10update
