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Windows Troubles Solver

30 May 2011 0 Comment

Windows Troubles Solver was discovered as a fake security and hard drive utility program that currently spreads over the Internet by means of Trojan and fake online virus scanner. This malicious application will attempt to persuade users into purchasing the licensed version by means of deceiving tactics. It includes issuing of fake pop-up alerts and warning messages. Additionally, it will run a system scan each time Windows is started. This scan will look very similar to legitimate anti-virus program that able it to make computer users believe that system is really infected. More

Windows Necessary Firewall

29 May 2011 0 Comment

Windows Necessary Firewall is a fake security application that will issue excessive fake alerts and warning messages in order to persuade users into purchasing the licensed version of the program. Windows Necessary Firewall was primarily developed in order to be spread and marketed in an unfair manner. It is commonly endorsed as a program that is needed in order to remove any threats detected on the system. Though, detected threats does not really reside on the computer, it can easily deceive victims with its graphical user interface designed to look like a legitimate security program. More

Malware Protection

27 May 2011 1 Comment

Malware Protection virus is nothing but a program that was made to scam computer users. Though Malware Protection is being promoted as a security program, security experts have enough evidence to consider it as a rogue program. Commonly spread by means of fake security websites and with the help of Trojan, Malware Protection can get into the system uninvited. Once inside the computer, it will begin to alter system settings and modify registry that will allow itself to run each time Windows is started. Excessive pop-up alerts and warning messages are also expected to pop-up on victims computer. This is one way to promote Malware Protection as a legitimate program that will remove locally detected threats More

Windows Risks Preventions

27 May 2011 0 Comment

Windows Risks Preventions is a computer virus that will disguise itself as a legitimate program that focuses on security and system optimization. This potentially unwanted application will be spread via Trojan infection that can be acquired from fake multimedia web sites and bogus online virus scanner. Typically, Windows Risks Preventions will sneak into the system by taking advantage of software weaknesses or unpatched security holes. If infected, computer that have infected with a Trojan will connect to a remote computer to download a copy of Windows Risks Preventions. This will be installed automatically and immediately run a full scan if loaded successfully. A barrage of fake alerts and warning messages is issued in an attempt to convince computer users that system is having severe problems. At this point, Windows Risks Preventions will advise to acquire the registered version in order to fix the issues. More

Windows Profile System

25 May 2011 0 Comment

Windows Profile System is an untrusted security application that was a member of a large group of fake anti-virus. Among other and most recent variants are Windows Repairing System and Windows Activity Inspector. These types of software are commonly spread with the use of Trojan and fake online virus scanner web sites. It uses unfair marketing technique to be sold and earn money from its innocent victims. Rogue programs such as Windows Profile System will come uninvited by visiting web sites that will pretend as multimedia pages, it will prompt visitors to download a fake codec that when get installed will also load a copy of Windows Profile System. More

Security Center

22 May 2011 1 Comment

Security Center is a potentially unwanted application or commonly called by security experts as rogue. This malicious software will be downloaded on computer unknowingly by visiting contracted web sites. Sites that are established to propagate Security Center virus will contain a Java Script file that will allow a drive-by-download method. Fake online virus scanner web sites will initiate a virus scan on visitors computer and instantly detect numerous kinds on threats. An advise to download an unregistered version of Security Center will follow. Once this program is loaded on to the computer, it will alter system settings so that it will run every time Windows is booted. Having an entry on the registry will allow Security Center to be loaded and manipulate the computer. It will end certain process belonging to security application, thus it will not be detected and remain hidden from AV programs. More

Security Solution 2011

22 May 2011 1 Comment

Security Solution 2011 is a rogue anti-virus software that will be distributed over the Internet and promoted as a legitimate application. This fake AV commonly arrive on computers with the help of a Trojan that will sneak into the system by exploiting software vulnerabilities. Trojan can install a copy of Security Solution 2011 virus automatically without being detected by the user. Once inside, it may modify system registry to add its own entry that will make Security Solution 2011 to run every time Windows is started. A barrage of fake alerts and security messages will be issued together with an advise to purchase the registration key in order to remove detected threats. More

Windows Repairing System

20 May 2011 0 Comment

Windows Repairing System is another variant of a rogue program that is coming from a Fake Microsoft Security Essentials Alert. When an infected web site is visited, it will display the said aler and declare that a computer is contracted with Unknown Win32/Trojan. It induce users to click on a link and download the unregistered version of an endorsed program: More

Windows Activity Inspector

17 May 2011 0 Comment

Windows Activity Inspector is a fake application for Windows that will disguise itself as a hard drive utility software. It provides fake scan results on computer safety, network security, data protection and system performance. Usually, rogue programs like Windows Activity Inspector will attempt to persuade users into purchasing the registered version by showing up false alert and warning messages. It will aim to set the mind of the victim about irregularities on the system and push them to visit the online payment processing web site and pay for the registered version of Windows Activity Inspector. More

Security Shield Pro 2011

15 May 2011 0 Comment

Security Shield Pro 2011 is a misleading Windows application usually spread over the Internet. This virus may come from a fake online virus scanner web sites, attached file on spam e-mail messages, links from instant messaging application and file-sharing networks. Security Shield Pro 2011 virus is harmful as it can render the contracted system unusable. It will block access to any installed application and declare that it was infected when trying to run. Desktop wall paper will also be modified and replaced with a warning page to constantly remind users that computer is infected with a Trojan, virus and malware. More