Rogue

FakeCog

25 October 2010 0 Comment

FakeCog is endorsed on some web site as a useful tool that can remove spyware and computer viruses, but in a real world of computer security, it falls under the category of rogue application. This simply means that FakeCog virus has not passed the usual security software standards. It may have the look of an antivirus program but lacks the functionalities to be as one. In fact, FakeCog will attempt to mislead computer users by posting several threats detected on the computer. We all know that rogue programs are keep on fabricating local security threats for the same purpose – that is to convince users to obtain the licensed version to be able to get rid of viruses found by fake AV program. More

System Tool

21 October 2010 104 Comments

System Tool or also called as the SystemTool 2011 virus is another deadly and widely-spread rogue security program. Trojan that is capable of penetrating the system by taking advantages of software and system vulnerabilities is being utilized to expand its contamination to as many computers linked via the Internet. When first hit with System Tool virus, general symptoms may include browser redirects, homepage hijacking and disabled anti-virus program.  Internet browser homepage is pointed to fake online virus scanner web page where it automatically runs a scan and produce fictional results. Later, the fake AV advises for a download of System Tool and suggested the same as the only solution to get rid of detected threats. User’s who are not clever enough to distinguished fake from real may have this rogue program installed on the computer and begins to encounter annoyances including excessive pop-up alerts and warning notices. Similarly, modifications are completed to system registry that allows initiation of System Tool virus scan every time the computer is started. More

Think Point

18 October 2010 433 Comments

Think Point, which is also known as ThinkPoint virus is part of a fake Microsoft Security Essentials Alert. Think Point is being advertised as one of the five removal tool that may get rid of any infection found on computer. Initial infection will result to malfunction of Windows desktop, removing all icons and displaying nothing but fake alert message stating virus presence. An attempt to clean this malware will open up a new window displaying multiple virus scanners but only five rogue programs are able to identify the infection, and that includes Think Point. More

AntiVirus Solution 2010

16 October 2010 0 Comment

AntiVirus Solution 2010 is spread by means of Internet particularly on those fake computer security web sites. On some instances, a Trojan will infect a web page that will make it as a server to hosts AntiVirus Solution 2010 virus. Once computer user visited these web sites, a copy of rogue program can be installed on the system by a drive-by-download method. A script will be automatically run on visitors computer to download and install a copy of AntiVirus Solution 2010. Presence of this malicious software on computer can be notice when an excessive fake pop-up alerts is displayed. Also, each time Windows is started, a fake virus scanner is run and display alerts of detected Trojan, virus and worms. Although these detection are all imaginary, it can still persuade to buy the licensed version of AntiVirus Solution 2010. More

System Defragmenter

13 October 2010 2 Comments

System Defragmenter is a rogue program that disguises as another Windows security tool offering Hard Disk Drive Defrag and Repair, Disk Cleaner and Disk Scanner. Computer currently in possession of System Defragmenter is at risks and requires immediate attention. This malicious application was accompanied by a Trojan that will bypass security configurations and install unwanted programs on victims computer without users approval. Once loaded into the computer, System Defragmenter will display a “PC Performance & Stability analysis report” containing false and disturbing results. More

Smart Engine

10 October 2010 15 Comments

Smart Engine is an addition to the lists of rogue security application currently propagating through the Internet. Smart Engine virus can easily penetrate target computer by looking for a possibility of security holes present on the system. These vulnerabilities can be taken as advantage by a Trojan to secretly install Smart Engine without user’s knowledge. Once exists on the PC, numerous fake alerts is issued and misinform that computer is contaminated with virus. Every start of Windows will provide false virus scan showing dozens of infected files and suggest removing it by having the registered version of a program. Every aspect of its actions emphasized the acquisition of full version which is the sole purpose of every fake antivirus application. More

Shield Soldier

7 October 2010 1 Comment

Shield Soldier with an alias ShieldSoldier is another malevolent computer program tagged by security expert as rogue. Shield Soldier can be installed on the computer by malicious script hosted on fake virus scanner web sites. Simply visiting a site will automatically run a script to download and execute this unwanted program. Once it gain presence on the machine, it will prevent users to execute any programs including antivirus applications. This will make it undetectable as unnecessary program. Alterations will be accomplished on the registry that will make itself run when Windows is started. More

Iron Protector

7 October 2010 0 Comment

Iron Protector, also known as IronProtector virus is a clone of Iron Defender. These two shares the same graphical user interface that will provide a fake virus scan to misinform victims on the real security status of the computer. When Iron Protector is loaded on to the computer, it will produce dozens of annoyances and redundant warning messages. This technique is its effort to encourage target to purchase the registered version of Iron Protector. As expected, even with the licensed version, computer will remain to experience troubles particularly when executing installed applications. The fake program will disallow running of certain software especially those that were found to be security related. More

Antivirus Action

7 October 2010 32 Comments

Antivirus Action is a virus that commonly stretches its range of contamination by means of fake antivirus websites and contracted files uploaded on to file-sharing networks. On some instances, Antivirus Action virus can be downloaded as a fake multimedia player required on some web pages required to view online video. Unknown to user, the file they are downloading will cause computer disorder when executed. Installation of Antivirus Action will lead to the modification of system registry that will allow this unwanted program to run each time Windows is started. Once it has outdo security programs, additional threats it may pull down from a remote host will be undetected and it keeps on populating the compromised computer with security risks. Additionally, browser will be hijacked and pointed to unsolicited web site that endorses rogue programs. More

Antivirus Studio 2010

3 October 2010 1 Comment

Antivirus Studio 2010 is another untrusted security program and was found to be distributed on the Internet utilizing Trojan that can penetrate a computer by exploiting software and security vulnerabilities. Once the Trojan found its space inside the PC, a modification is made on the system files and Internet browsers which will make browsing habit a little bit complicated for users. More