03/08/2026
Mega Programming and Development Institute
A user reports that they are receiving repeated pop-up messages claiming their computer is infected and asking them to download a security program. The computer is also running slower than usual.
What is the **MOST likely** cause of this issue?
A. A legitimate antivirus scan is running in the background.
B. The computer has been infected with **rogue antivirus (scareware)**.
C. The hard drive is failing.
D. Windows Update is installing security update