17. ClickJacking (UI Redress)
This is a big one that a lot of people fall for. It’s where a popup in your browser mimics your computer’s interface. Generally, it will say something like “virus detected” and prompt you to run a scan. When you download the “virus scanner” you’ve actually installed malicious software pretending to be a virus scanner.
In some cases, your computer may be held ransom by ransomware. Usually the hacker will pose as Microsoft or Apple and ask you to pay a “maintenance fee” to “fix” your computer.