System Fix virus and its clone Computer Fix virus are some of the newest variants from the group of fake hard drive utility software. It introduces self as a program that can fix system errors and improve the performance of computer after acquiring the full version. More
AV Protection 2011 is a virus or commonly known as fake security program spreading itself in the wild and infecting as many users as it can through various ways. On this instance, we have acquired the virus when the machine was infected with the Trojan. This Trojan handles a series of redirect until the browser obtained the AV Protection 2011 installation file from one malevolent web page. After installing the fake anti-virus, it immediately terminates any running programs on the PC including Internet Explorer. When attempting to run IE again, the malware blocks the process and issue a warning stating that the file is infected. Base from previous experiences, we know exactly that the false warning aims to deceive users so that they can be convince about the hazard presently occurring on the computer. More
Privacy Protection masquerades as anti-virus application. Obviously, it is a member of a rogue family using the same console on other variants. With the rebirth of this new model, Privacy Protection demonstrate same old damages with new authority over other applications installed on the system. It blocks execution of any programs and if you try, it will announce that the file is infected. The alert will contain this message: More
System Security 2011 is a rogue security application that usually spreads in various names but utilizing similar skin for their console. To site an example, you may look at another variant called Cloud Protection. Although their titles and looks seem harmless, what rest behind it is full of deception and lies. More
Cloud Protection is a program that fits the description of ‘fake software that aims to steal money from victims.’ This application uses tricky method to make user believe that computer is at risks and immediate removal action is necessary. Cloud Protection produces dozens of fake alert messages aside from the actual scan it commence during Windows start-up. Through this course, one can be easily convinced that viruses really exist on the system and there’s no other way to cure it than to obtain the paid version of Cloud Protection. More
AV Guard Online looks like a decent software that is capable of removing virus from your computer. This program tells computer user that it can also prevent damages brought by malware infection. But the real intention is to deceive users who are facing severe displeasure cause by no other than AV Guard Online itself. The truth about this rogue software is that it has already misled so many victims through its other variants like Security Guard 2012 and OpenCloud Security. More
Security Guard 2012 introduces self as an effective antivirus application. It presents a variety of functionalities like Privacy Protection and Firewall, most likely what other legitimate antivirus security suite has to offer. What separates Security Guard 2012 from other authentic antivirus software is its ability to get inside the PC even without the needs. For this, it was another inclusion to the list of potentially unwanted application. More
Security Sphere 2012 is a form of virus that will be a nuisance to the system once executed. This type of malware is supposed to be protecting the computer since it is marketed in the same price as legitimate application. But Security Sphere 2012 is a reversal of everything it projects. Just like the previous clone called Personal Security Pro, it is incompetent when it comes to protection and virus removal. In reality, this program is listed as another rogue that spreads onto target computer. More
Windows Error Recovery is a new kind of fake hard drive defragmenter tool. To some who are unaware of rogue application, Windows Error Recovery virus seems to be respectable software. But their initial notion will change once this rogue program begins to operate on the computer. It does not only produce displeasure but also hampers Internet browsing. It intentionally redirect Internet search to unwelcome web sites. Knowing that Windows Error Recovery is a member of a huge group of counterfeit hard drive utility, never expect it to be a valuable program. Other members of this group include Data Recovery and System Recovery. More
Not all Data Recovery products are worth trusting for. This claim is supported by the proof that Data Recovery virus produces damages to affected system. More