Rogue

AntiMalware

AntiMalware is a virus that in disguise. It is endorse as a program that will help protect the computer from Trojans and viruses. Definitely, it is not the real intention of this pretentious malware. AntiMalware rogue security application continuously displays different virus warning on the computer to get users attention. Then it will redirect them to own web site and pushes to purchase the registered version of AntiMalware fake program. Aside from that, AntiMalware virus will pretend as a firewall that will effectively reject network security attack. More

Malware Professional 2010

Malware Professional 2010 deceives people and hides its real identity by promoting itself as an effective Malware and Virus remover software. Malware Professional 2010 uses malicious web sites to while employing malicious script that automatically installs itself on computer unknown to users. When Malware Professional 2010 enters the system, it will alter system settings particularly registry to ensure that it will run once Windows starts. Fake warning notifications and Internet redirection are some of Malware Professional 2010’s annoying effect the compromised computer. It will exhibit a fake virus scan that later reports various threats which do not actually exists, just another scare tactics. More

SecureKeeper, SiteVillain and LinkSafeness

SecureKeeper, SiteVillain and LinkSafeness viruses will disguise as a legitimate Windows security program to mislead computer users into obtaining the registered version of it and gain monetary revenue for its developers. This has been the strategy for all rouge security applications including other versions of this application like AntiAid. SecureKeeper will utilize a Trojan and quite a number of malicious security web sites called SecureKeeper – Online Protection to spread itself on computers through the Internet. There has been an instance that downloading SecureKeeper on to computer is with user’s involvement when the rogue masquerades as video codec required by visited web site. To be able to watch online video, the web site asked visitors to download and install this fake decoder, which actually conceals malicious code inside. More

Eco Antivirus

Eco Antivirus with alias Eco AV and Eco Antivirus 2010 is another version of the previously released program in the same concept. Eco Antivirus seems to protect computer and the environment at the same time by integrating a nature-sound, ecosystem title with it. The software promises to donate a certain portion of the revenue for every purchased a user made. This new trick is employed by Eco Antivirus authors to discriminate this version from vast numbers of traditional rogue programs. More

Personal Protector

Personal Protector is a fake anti-virus and anti-spyware program that commonly obtained when executing malicious link from a fake online virus scanner. This link will trigger to download and install Personal Protector virus automatically. When installed, Personal Protector virus loads itself on Windows boot-up by creating additional entry to the registry. To ensure that Personal Protector Trojan is concealed from any security programs installed on the compromised computer, it will inject its code on legitimate system process. More

Control Center

Control Center, as seen in the image below is a virus. A malicious security application that will use aggressive promotional method for its campaign. Browser redirection, excessive pop-up alerts and frequent fake virus scan are just some  misbehavior it conceive once installed on the computer. Control Center will get a hold of Windows registry and modifies it to suit the needs. That clever move makes the rogue software to load automatically when Windows start. The malware can also create havoc on the infected computer by disabling various Windows functionalities including Task Manager, Folder Options, Registry Editor and Safe Mode. These functions are unavailable when you need it most to manually remove the fake antivirus. More

System Defender

System Defender, which mimics the console of “Windows Advanced Security Center”, is another rogue security application. System Defender spreads over the Internet via misleading advertisements and scam security websites. Upon installation of System Defender virus on computer, it directly modify Windows registry to ensure that it will run automatically when Windows starts. System Defender virus can disable legit antivirus programs installed on victim’s computer. It also attempts to block Internet access and prevent downloading of any security programs. More

Antivirus Live

Antivirus Live is unwanted and unsafe program that disguises as a security application for Windows operating systems. Antivirus Live came from the same group that created the famous Antivirus System PRO who has infected a number of computers in just a short period of time. This program will invade computers via method of which users think that it was beneficiary and useful, little did they know that installing this program may harm the computer. Using a clean-designed graphical user interface, Antivirus Live easily deceives victim particularly when it begins to exhibit shuffle of alert messages. More

AntiAID, AntiKeep and AntiAdd

AntiAID, AntiKeep and AntiAdd are other versions from the same family of rogue programs. AntiAID spreads over the Internet using fake antivirus website. It utilizes a Trojan as a vehicle for attacking computers. By means of a Trojan, AntiAID can sneak into computers without detection from antivirus software. The malware effectively uses online virus scanner that deceives visitors about alarming security threats found and advises them to download and install AntiAID as removal tool. Thinking that it was beneficial, innocent users is easily convince to scan the system with the help of unwanted program, not knowing that it can brings more harm. More

BlockProtector, BlockWatcher, BlockScanner and BlockKeeper

BlockProtector, BlockWatcher, BlockScanner and BlockKeeper are breeds of fake antivirus program and are members of the circle where QuickHealCleaner and TrustWarrior also belong. These type of programs where conceived as a moneymaker for its  developer. BlockProtector will use the Internet to spread itself. Sometimes with the help of a Trojan that can bypass antivirus program, installing this unwanted application on computers is unknown to user. More