Has ‘Fireball’ Malware Infected 250 Million Computers? Microsoft Disputes Shocking Claim

Microsoft sparked a curious squabble over malware discovery and infection rates. At the start of the month security firm Check Point reported on a browser hijacker and malware downloader called Fireball. The firm claimed that it had recently discovered the Chinese malware and that it had infected some 250 million systems.

https://arstechnica.com/security/2017/06/security-firm-claims-malware-infection-hit-250-million-microsoft-says-it-didnt/