Windows Security has found critical process activity

17 September 2010 Popup 1 Comment

“Windows Security has found critical process activity…” alert message pop-up will appear when user pays a visit to web site that is promoting XP Antispyware and other rogue software. This warning will attempt to make user believe that computer is infected and force to download and install the trial version of the rogue program. In most cases, “Windows Security has found critical process activity…” warning will disguise as a valid alert from the operating system. This way, attackers behind it can easily sway victims to abide by its prompts. Here is the complete message:

Windows Security has found critical process activity on your system and will perform fast scan of system files.

When you click on this fake alert, it instantly runs a virus scan, swiftly detecting a number of viruses and Trojans. Next, it shows a gentle advise that you should remove these threats by means of their recommended tool – a fake program. It will give no other options than purchasing the registration key in order to proceed with the removal. Otherwise, it will stick on to the PC and make it unusable.

You should think of “”Windows Security has found critical process activity…” as a marketing tool for harmful software. Everything it tells you are a complete lies. Threats it may identify are non-existent. Lastly, the only threat you must get rid is the fake software itself.

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Associated Threats: XP Antispyware, Win7 Antispyware, Vista  Antispyware

Systems Affected: Windows 9x, 2000, XP, Vista, Windows 7

Fake Warning Removal Tool:

Receiving this message on the computer states that a rogue program is attempting to enter your PC via deceptive means. Never execute any of its prompts neither click on any links. Immediately carry out a full scan of anti-malware as stated below.

1. Download Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware from this link and save it on your Desktop.
2. After downloading, double-click on the file to install the application.
3. Follow the prompts and install as “default” only.
4. If it prompts to update the database after installation, please proceed.
5. Click “Finish”“. Program will run automatically and you will be prompt to update the program before doing a scan. Please update.
6. Scan your computer thoroughly.
7. When scanning is finished, click on the ““Show Results”“.
8. Make sure that all detected threats are marked, click on “Remove Selected"“.
9. Restart the computer.

Using Portable SuperAntiSpyware: To thoroughly remove the virus, it is best to do a separate scan of another security program so that other infected files not detected by anti-virus application can be remove as well. Click here to download and run SAS Portable Scanner.