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Win 7 Total Security 2011

9 April 2011 20 Comments

Win 7 Total Security is a fake computer anti-virus application. Win 7 Total Security 2011 virus offers a variety of computer protection features such as virus scan, Internet security, personal security, proactive defense and firewall. But all of these were found to be non-performing and was just an odd display on its graphical user interface. After deep analysis, it was found that Win 7 Total Security 2011 does not have complete components to act as fully functional security software.  In fact, this rogue program was originated from large group of fake AV applications that are able to detect victims operating system and install necessary version of Total Security 2011. Windows XP systems will have XP Total Security 2011 while Windows Vista will cover Vista Total Security 2011. These rogue programs are able to propagate through unfair promotional method like fake online virus scanner and spam email messages. Presence of Win 7 Total Security 2011 on one’s system will provide severe damage that will result to browser redirection, block execution of any applications and a modified desktop wall paper. More

Fast Windows Antivirus 2011

8 April 2011 4 Comments

Fast Windows Antivirus 2011 is a rogue security software that will be introduce by a fake virus scanner. This scanner will mimic Windows explorer in order to deceive users that the scan was process locally. In fact the Fast Windows Antivirus 2011 virus scan is running on the server of the malicious web sites were visitors are redirected by a Trojan infection. At the end of the scan, it will provide Windows Security Alert and state that several infections were detected on the computer. An advise to download an unregistered version of Fast Windows Antivirus 2011 is displayed. When click, this will automatically download and install Fast Windows Antivirus 2011 on local hard drive. A modification will be carried out on the system, adding files and registry entries that will make the fake anti-virus to run each time Windows is started. More

XP Security Center 2011

7 April 2011 4 Comments

XP Security Center 2011 is a misleading program that claims to be another useful product but in reality it was developed in the sole purpose of stealing money from victims credit card account. XP Security Center 2011 virus will use all possible approach to persuade users that a licensed version of the program is needed. It will start by producing fake pop-up alerts and warning messages that announce of possible computer virus infection. From time-to-time a bogus local virus scanning is performed and detects dozens of threats that may lead to a purchase of XP Security Center 2011 if followed. These mentioned process by rogue programs are employed to ensure that it will be sold when it convince computer users that the system is under attack. More

Windows Security 2011

7 April 2011 1 Comment

Windows Security 2011 is identified as another rogue program that can expand its fraudulent operations via the Internet. In fact a Trojan was used to drop Windows Security 2011 onto victims computer without their knowledge. There is also an instance that this fake AV program will be acquired by visiting an infected web sites that hosts an installation file for Windows Security 2011. These web sites will pretend as an online virus scanner and instantly download and install itself right after the result was posted. Spam email messages and instant messaging applications are also used to propagate potentially unwanted programs. More

Windows Restore

5 April 2011 118 Comments

Windows Restore virus is another type of rogue hard drive utility application that utilizes proficiency of Trojan towards infecting the system unobserved even with security programs in place. Windows Restore virus can penetrate a computer without being detected while facilitating sophisticated rootkit technology. Once contained on victim’s computer, it will start to generate excessive alert messages exerting all efforts to induce users about occurrences of system errors. In addition, automatic virus scan is launched each time Windows is started to deceive users that numerous executable files are damaged. Similar to rightful optimization program, Windows Restore will advise to fix these errors. The only hint that Windows Restore is a scam application is when it begins to force users into paying for the registered version before any fix can be completed on the system. More

Microsoft Security Center 2011

4 April 2011 0 Comment

Microsoft Security Center 2011 is a potentially unwanted application that was developed to mislead computer users. Also called as MS Security Center 2011 virus, it can sneak into someones computer without a notice. A Trojan is being used to propagate this rogue program to users connected to Internet. This Trojan is capable of getting inside the system without being detected by installed AV program. A technique called rootkit will be able to hide itself on the system. With this method, Microsoft Security Center 2011 can be easily propagated and infect computer users worldwide. It may come by means of an embedded one on executable files that can be downloaded from file-sharing networks. Fake online virus scanner web sites are also another source of Microsoft Security Center 2011 contraction. More

Windows Passport Utility

3 April 2011 0 Comment

Windows Passport Utility is another variant of the rogue program that was made commercially and distributed by malicious means. The sad part is, Windows Passport Utility virus can only be recognized by user as fake right after a program was paid and certain amount was already deducted on the credit card account. This rogue program will reveal itself as part of the Microsoft Security Essentials Alert, in fact this alert is also fake. It will detect an Unknown Win32/Trojan and Trojan.Horse.Win32.PAV.64.a. A prompt to scan the computer follows and recommend to download a copy of Windows Passport Utility. This version is actually an unregistered one. When completely installed on the computer, it will alter registry and system files that will make itself to run automatically when Windows is started. More

Windows Repair

3 April 2011 7 Comments

Windows Repair is a virus. An application that will perform fake PC Performance and Stability Analysis to convince computer users that the system needs to be fix with the same program. Windows Repair will cause severe annoyances only to promote itself as a legitimate tool. In fact, analyzing the situation proves that Windows Repair is the root of every abnormality happening to the computer.  It may hijack Internet browser and redirect it to malicious web pages. Trying to run any program is averted by this bogus software. It asserts virus infection on the executable file. Aside from that, this fake program will disable certain Windows functionalities of to prevent manual removal of itself. More

Antimalware Tool

3 April 2011 0 Comment

Antimalware Tool is another must-removed application that will disguise as a security program for Windows system. It was analyzed that Antimalware Tool virus usually spreads by means of an associated Trojan that can be acquired when visiting malicious web sites. File-sharing networks that hosts these rogue programs are another way to transmit the infection to its victims. Spam email messages that has an attached file that when executed will also install a copy of Antimalware Tool is also a different source of contamination. No matter how Antimalware Tool enters into the system, its purpose was simply to provide misleading warning messages and alert the user about computer infection, which actually does not occur. This way, the developer can easily convince that a paid version of Antimalware Tool is needed to solve computer security issues. More

Windows Process Regulator

31 March 2011 0 Comment

Windows Process Regulator is a bogus anti-virus application that was identified to be propagated over the Internet by means of a fake Microsoft Security Essentials alert. In this way it can easily make computer users believe that system is infected and a removal is necessary. The alert will be displayed as: More