: Claims that AV updates intentionally slow down older PCs to force hardware upgrades.
In conspiracy forums, "AZMATH" (A-Z Mathematics) refers to the belief that antivirus engines aren't just scanning for signatures, but performing deep-state data harvesting.
: Theories suggest vendors release "cures" minutes after a "new" outbreak. Conspiracy Theories About Antivirus Vendors – AZMATH
: Theories that AVs scan and "tag" specific file types to limit the sharing of encrypted or "unapproved" data. Why These Theories Persist
A more technical conspiracy focuses on how AV software affects hardware. : Claims that AV updates intentionally slow down
: Allegations that specific vendors act as eyes for their home country's intelligence agencies.
: The belief that AVs are programmed to ignore "friendly" surveillance tools. 📉 Performance Sabotage Conspiracy Theories About Antivirus Vendors – AZMATH
: Proprietary code prevents public audits.