Windows Care Taker is malicious software and nature and not a security program as advertised. Users need to watch out for this malware and as much as possible avoid the infection by not visiting unknown web sites. You must understand that once Windows Care Taker takes it place inside the computer, it will force the purchase of the paid version. The malware does this by exaggerating own scan results and flooding the screen with false alerts. More
Windows Activity Debugger professes as a tool for PC that will provide ultimate defense for computer users. Although, in our recent findings, we found that the program do not live with its claim. After several test and analysis, it comes out that Windows Activity Debugger is another member of a rogue clan. It is also visible that this new version looks the same as Windows Trouble Taker. All members of this group share the same look and only obvious changes are titles. Nevertheless, all of them try to deceive users by putting Windows on each title. This gives the rogue program a touch of the operating system where it wants to associate itself. More
Smart HDD is a counterfeit Windows utility that is part of a large group of fake hard drive defragmentation program. Smart HDD or also known as the SmartHDD virus is continuously releasing a clone after the other as it focuses on spreading and infecting as many computers globally. This type of application does not require users own intervention to get itself installed inside a computer. More
Windows Trouble Taker is a software that aims to gain the trust of many computer users. It introduces self as a useful tool that can remove any forms of computer infection. By using a presentable user interface, it would not be hard for Windows Trouble Taker to convince user. In fact, this is not the first time that you may see such console. The skin is present on other variants previously released. It is noticeable that an author spreads the same malware representing unique titles for each version. More
PCeU stands for Police Central e-crime Unit. This is an Internet scam that will lock the computer and demands for a fake key in order to unlock the system. Police Central e-crime Unit (PCeU) will pretend to that watch activities of every user. In fact, it will trick you by telling that you are involved in visiting explicit web sites including pornographic and other similar pages. The fake software will order you to pay a fine of 100 pounds. This coincides with the locking of your desktop. PCeU uses Ukash and Paysafecard for its online payment transaction. More
Windows Antihazard Solution is another addition to the list of most active family of rogue that has emerges recently. This new version is just a mimic of Windows Managing System and Windows Tools Patch. When it gets inside the computer, it imitates fake virus scan and will display false reports. The rogue software will declare dozens of identified threats even though your computer is clean. Moreover, Windows Antihazard Solution keeps on reiterating about existing attacks by showing you forged warnings and alerts. More
Shield Protector 2012 could be another harmful malware to hunt down Internet users. It is expected that so many online users may catch this threat because of its propagation method that commonly infects web sites. After entering the server where target web site is hosted, Shield Protector 2012 will drop harmful code that will cause a drive-by-download function. Unknown to visitors, this technique by rogue developers may drop and install malware onto their system without seeking their approval. More
Windows Managing System is detected by precisesecurity.com as another threat that has broad operation on the Internet. At a first glance, this malware may look like a valid program, but after thorough check, we found out that Windows Managing System is part of a huge family of fake antivirus program. Other members from this group include Windows Tools Patch and Windows Personal Doctor. More
Windows Tools Patch is a fake antivirus software that is included in the large group of malware. Windows Tools Patch will disguise as a useful tool for detecting and removing computer viruses. However, its true intention may not be obvious unless it is installed on the system. This fake software does not need your approval. Windows Tools Patch will load itself inside the PC without your knowledge through various Trojan infections. It is a surprise, that Windows Tools Patch will just appear and produces many fake system alerts. All messages declare that computer is under virus attack as well as other infections were found. More
Windows Personal Doctor is a new security threat from a rogue software family. These programs have single aim of persuading victims to buy a fake software through a bunch of fake scans and warnings. Among other members from this group are Windows Trojans Inspector and Windows Attacks Preventor. Browsing our previous post, you will know that these programs are harmful when it gets inside the PC. Your antivirus program is insufficient to protect the system because this malware knows how to bypass it. More