These are false reports about non-existent viruses. In these reports, the writer often claims to do impossible things. Due to these false reports, the network administrator shuts down his network…

These are false reports about non-existent viruses. In these reports, the writer often claims to do impossible things. Due to these false reports, the network administrator shuts down his network, which in turn affects the work of the company. These reports falsely claim to describe an extremely dangerous virus, and declare that the report is issued by a reputed company. These reports are known as ______________.