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Fake Computer Crime & Intellectual Property Section

Computer Crime & Intellectual Property Section is a fake warning that you may see on the desktop if computer is infected with a ransom malware. This threat tries to persuade you into paying the penalty for online crime that you did not commit. It states that your IP address was used in visiting explicit web sites and sending malicious email messages. For this reason “Computer Crime & Intellectual Property Section” has locked the computer and you need to pay $100 to unlock it. This malware demands that you settle the fine through Paysafecard voucher. More

XP Micro Antivirus Online Scan

If you bump into a malicious web site address posted earlier named pcspeedplus.com/scan, then you must have seen a fake virus scanner called XP Micro Antivirus Online Scan. This threat is a mimic of Windows Explorer, however, it has built-in virus scanner which you may not see normally. Attackers are integrating a fake scan into this window to deceive computer users and make them think that PC is in danger. In fact, this Windows Explorer-like interface also shows the scan results, which again is not usual. More

pcspeedplus.com/scan

pcspeedplus.com/scan is a malicious web address that has sole intention of running a scan on visitor’s computer. This URL executes online virus scan and mislead computer users with identified Trojans and viruses. Moreover, pcspeedplus.com/scan states that detected threats should be remove right away using its endorsed program known to be PC Speed Maximizer. More

List of FBI Virus (with Removal Steps)

The FBI Virus is now holding the limelight for most dangerous and widely spread malware. It deploys at an alarming rate, reaching millions of computer users worldwide. FBI Virus or often called as ransomware has taken the spot of rogue security programs. Although these two comes in different forms, they both share the same goal, which is to steal money from computer users. As noticed, the scam technique is to lock the computer and demands for ransom. More

Remove “System Protection” Virus

“System Protection” may look like a real security software. But the real thing is, this is a virus that tries to convince you on the safety it can bring once installed on the computer. You may never know how harmful “System Protection” is until such time that it takes control of the PC. User may have zero knowledge or with full consent upon loading this malware. Attackers are using various tactics so that it can arrive on the target system without being detected by anti-virus program. More

Win 8 Protection 2013

Win 8 Protection 2013 is a virus. It is known as rogue security program that can be dropped on your system by means of another Trojan infection. You may not have complete knowledge of how this malware enters the computer. The fact that there is a vulnerable program in the PC, there is higher chance that Win 8 Protection 2013 can tool advantage of it. More

Remove “Internet Security – designed to protect” Malware

Fake antivirus called “Internet Security – designed to protect” also called as Internet Security 2013 malware is a program that you must get rid of. This is a security tool that gained bad reputation from computer users. Normally, it is endorsed on various web sites that are compromised with Trojan or a drive-by-download script. When you visit said sites, “Internet Security – designed to protect” will be downloaded and installed on your PC without consent. More

Remove “Your computer is locked” Malware

In such a way, malware creators can collect money on infected PC; they created the “Your computer is locked” ransomware. Once your computer is infected with this virus, every time you log on into your Windows operating system, you will see and alert on your screen saying that you have to pay 50 to 100 Euros through Ukash code. This is in exchange to free your computer and allow your access. Scammers used to alarm the victim by pretending that this message came from authorities. Here is an excerpt from the fake warning. More

Free Antivirus by Securebit Technologies

Security experts warn that new fake security software is found, it is named Securebit Technologies Free Antivirus 3.3. This program mimics what most legitimate anti-virus does except for showing you exact results. Scanning with this fake program reveals hundreds of infected files, which are false detection. Meaning, Securebit Technologies Antivirus tries to scare you to make you believe that PC is infected. In the end, you will be force to buy the licensed version of the program. More

iON Internet Security from Cloud

iON Internet Security from Cloud is a fake security program that is made to look like a real anti-virus tool. It mimics what legitimate security program does. Running a scan and detecting threats is its most concern. However, please be aware that risks identified by iON Internet Security from Cloud are non-existent. They are revealed in order to trick you into purchasing the registration key of this fake software. More