Microsoft Debug System is a harmful computer application that was identified as part of a large group of rogue security products. Microsoft Debug System virus will spread by means of a fake Microsoft Security Essentials Alert. It will provide fake security findings and declare that an Unknown Win32/Trojan is spotted on the computer. The complete message of this warning is: More
CP Antivirus 2100 is a must-removed application that was categorized as another rogue security program currently propagated through the Internet by means of a Trojan. This Trojans are known for their capabilities to take advantage of system vulnerability to be able to penetrate a system. Once it was executed in a computer, it will locate a remote server and download the unregistered version of CP Antivirus 2100. At the same time, it will be installed and configured to run automatically on the computer. Once loaded, it will start a virus scan and generate fake results in order to deceive the victims and force them to get the CP Antivirus 2100 registration key, which will cost too expensive for a useless program. More
MS Removal Tool or also called as Microsoft Removal Tool is a dangerous fake security application that entice computer users to do actions for that will benefit the rogue author. This malicious software comes together with executable file that you can obtain free from file-sharing network. It is usually in disguise as a legitimate installation file. Fake online virus scanner build-up to promote the software is an alternative ways to extend MS Removal Tool virus infection. These web sites runs complete scan on visitors computer and provide believable results stating that PC is infected with various threats. Although this scan is fictitious, still so many are convinced and plunge into the trick of MS Removal Tool. It does similar harm as System Tool.
Best Antivirus 2011 is the name of the new program that was categorized as another rogue application. It is best describe as fake anti-virus application that was developed to scam computer users. Best Antivirus 2011 virus will be distributed by means of fake online virus scanner. On some instances, it was delivered via spam an email message that is attached as an executable file. If opened, Best Antivirus 2011 will be automatically installed on the system and start to modify settings and restrictions of the computer. Most of the time, fake security products will prevent its own removal manually by disabling Windows functionalities like registry editor, task manager and files and folder options. More
Windows Recovery is a harmful hard drive optimization program that will initiate a scan even without user’s intervention. When this happens, it is assumed that Windows Recovery virus has already penetrated a computer and was able to modify system settings that made it run automatically. Coming from the same group who developed Windows Safemode and System Diagnostic, it was expected that this variant will be as dangerous as the old ones. Aside from disabling anti-virus application, Windows Recovery virus also prevent any installed programs from executing. Computer will be rendered unusable. Repeatedly, the malicious application prompts to purchase the Windows Recovery registration key to be able to make the PC stable again. More
System Removal virus will act like a real security application and aims to deceive computer users with false information regarding computer security. System Removal gets spread via the Internet when a Trojan is attached to software downloads, fake virus scanner web sites and spam email messages. Once any prompt or dialog box is clicked, System Removal will be automatically download and install on victims computer. Its presence can be recognized by symptoms like browser redirection, excessive pop-up alerts and task bar messages, unable to run any programs and disabled anti-virus application. More
Clean This or also known as CleanThis virus is believed to be another variant of widely-spread rogue application called Think Point. Clean This is introduced as real anti-virus application on web sites created for promotional purposes. Related Trojan is also propagated in advance to infect web sites and manipulate each to automatically run virus scan on visitor’s computer. The said online scan provides fake detection intended to influence victims to download and install a copy of Clean This. At first glance, innocent users may not easily identify it as a threat. The rogue program is considered as useful because it flawlessly simulate to protect the system. Additionally, Clean This was developed comprising of a presentable graphical user interface. Most of all it may turn out that the fake antivirus was part of the Windows operating system. More
Vista Scan Repair Utilities is categorized as a rogue hard drive optimization product that uses alarming fake alert messages to misinform users on the endangered system status of the computer. This type of scare tactics is commonly employed in the operation of fake software product to loom Vista Scan Repair Utilities as the necessary program required to fix the issue. Usually, rogue software are distributed by means of a separate Trojan that are able to penetrate a computer by taking advantage of software vulnerabilities. When inside the system, Trojan will modify settings that will run Vista Scan Repair Utilities automatically when Windows is started. More
System Cleaner virus will disguise as a legitimate security program for Windows system. In fact, System Cleaner is nothing but a rogue security application developed to be sold illegally via Internet. It usually spreads with the help of a Trojan and will be installed on the computer without user’s permission by exploiting software vulnerabilities. When inside the computer, System Cleaner virus will modify system settings to let itself run when Windows is started. It also provides fake virus scan results and force users to obtain the licensed copy before it can remove detected threats. Aside from that System Cleaner will also issue various fake alerts and warning messages and one of those is:
Your system has not passed the cybercriminal activity test and cannot be considered safe.
You might be a victim of cybercriminals.
Click here to learn more. More
Windows Emergency System is a common fake computer security application that will be installed by means of an associated Trojan with users consent. In most cases, Windows Emergency System will be presented on a fake online virus scanner that instantly run a virus scan on visitors computer. Several threats will be detected and prompt user that a copy of the said software should be downloaded and installed on the computer. If this was executed, an unregistered version of Windows Emergency System will be loaded. Once on the system, this fake AV will initiate a local virus scan and again will alert users of possible threats detected. At this point it will advise victims to proceed to payment web site and obtain a Windows Emergency System registration key which is not for free. More