[Generated AI Assistant] Date: April 14, 2026
| Feature | Pop-Up Scareware | True Virus (e.g., File Infector) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Does not self-replicate | Self-replicates across files/systems | | Persistence | Browser-based; resets via session data | Registry or boot sector level | | Primary Damage | Fraud, data theft via deception | Data corruption, system destruction | | Antivirus Role | Removal of browser data; cleanup | Real-time file scanning required | pop up virus