We first posted about the Security Tool virus on this website last September 23,2009. Since then we have received numerous inquiries from computer users who got infected with this rogue program. A Security Tool virus removal is requested. Some relies on the Internet and search for the removal. Little did they know that one wrong click from the search results will give them another headache.
A big development lately - new rogue program like TrustSoldier is being promoted by Search Engine Optimization (SEO) technique. If “Security Tool” infected users search for the term “Security Tool virus,” “How to Remove Security Tool” and ”Security Tool Malware Removal,” some search results will contain malicious link that will redirect Internet browser to a website that carries rogue program. Based on our studies these websites has been attacked to transmit a malware.
When users intentionally visit these websites, they will be greeted with a warning message about computer security issues. This warning reads:
Warning!!! Your personal computer needs to install antivirus software! Total Security can perform fast and free virus and malicious software scan of your computer.
Clicking on the prompt will lead user to a fake online virus scanner My PC - Best Defence Scanner that will display a number of detected threats and forced them to purchase the registered version of the unwanted program.
2 Responses for "Security Tool Virus and Internet Search Redirection"
I have had for a few days now the Security Tool Malware virus on my computer with nothing able to remove it. I have had a lot of help from others, and tried doing everything not only manually but automatically. Nothing is working at all for me. Every little pop up from any kind of software on the computer terminates immediately. I tried downloading a few different things people told me to, but it just won’t let me retrieve the files, let alone open anything. RUN doesn’t work, nor task manager isn’t allowed to pop up without terminating automatically. I have tried safe mode, but when I got to it and click on it, I am brought to a blank blue screen and nothing happens for minutes on end, and at one point a half an hour, nothing changed, nor did it start any further than the blue screen.
What do I do now?
I picked up this nasty virus and this is how I got rid of it. I downloaded MalwareBytes Anti-Malware to a thumb drive from another PC and renamed it “baby pictures”, then I downloaded it to my infected PC. It installed and scanned and removed the Security Tool virus. I had other ways to get rid of this virus but it blocked all attempts. This method worked for me.
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