Win Security 360
Win Security 360 is a potentially unwanted program that may obstruct Internet access of the infected computer. Win Security 360 virus intentionally disallows Internet access to security websites to prevent updating the installed security application. Rogue developer understands that most recent pattern and database version for antivirus program may be able to detect and remove fake applications including Win Security 360.
Win Security 360 is typically acquired by downloading infected executable files from file-sharing networks. Scam web sites are also identified as other source of Win Security 360 infection. While visiting a fake online virus scanner or fake multimedia web pages, one may obtain this malware unintentionally when it runs a server side script to download and install Win Security 360 on visitor’s computer.
Once inside the system, Win Security 360 Trojan starts modifying system files and registry entries to ensure that it will run every time Windows boots. The malware immediately displays fake pop-up alerts and warning messages attempting to persuade victims into purchasing the registered version of Win Security 360.
Screen Shot Image:
Technical Details and Additional Information:
Damage Level: Medium
Systems Affected: Windows 9x, 2000, XP, Vista
Malware Behavior
During the existence of Win Security 360, many pop-up alerts asserts of possible virus infection. It recommends protecting the system by acquiring the registered version of endorsed product. Some possible warnings that victims may encounter are the following:
Added Registry Entries:Potential Risks
Viruses is spreading over your PC and the system status is unsafe. Your service provider may lock you out of Internet access, because your PC is potentially harmful.Viruses’ actions
Steal your personal data and send it to the remote host. Spread between your friends quickly (via Internet or storage drives). Send spam and malicious codes from your computer.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\App Paths\WinSecurity360Associated Files and Folders:
c:\Program Files\WinSecurity360\sk.lst c:\Program Files\WinSecurity360\Win Security 360 Help.url c:\Program Files\WinSecurity360\Win Security 360.url c:\Program Files\WinSecurity360\WinSecurity360.exe %UserProfile%\Application Data\WinSecurity360 %UserProfile%\Application Data\WinSecurity360\vlc.dat %UserProfile%\Application Data\WinSecurity360\WinSecurity360.ini %UserProfile%\Desktop\Win Security 360.lnk %UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\Win Security 360.lnk %UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\Win Security 360\Website.lnk %UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\Win Security 360\Win Security 360 Help.lnk %UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\Win Security 360\Win Security 360.lnk
How to Remove Win Security 360
1. Temporarily Disable System Restore (Windows Me/XP). [how to]
2. Open your antivirus application and update the virus definition file. This method ensures that your antivirus program can detect even newer variants of Win Security 360
3. Start Windows in Safe Mode with Networking.
- From a power-off state, turn on the computer and press F8 on your keyboard repeatedly.
- Your computer will display Windows Advanced Boot Options menu. Please select Safe Mode with Networking.
- The system will now boot Windows and loads only necessary drivers and files.
4. Open your antivirus program and run a full system scan. After the scan, delete all infected items. If unable, better place them in quarantine. Once the scan is complete, please proceed with the next step.
Online Virus Scanner:
Another way to remove Win Security 360 without the need to install additional antivirus application is to perform a thorough scan with free online virus scanner that can be found on websites of legitimate anti-virus and security provider.
5. Go to Online Virus Scanner list and run a virus scan. This may require plug-ins, add-on or Activex object, please install if you want to proceed with scan.
6. After completing the necessary download, your system is now ready for online virus scanning.
7. Select an option in which you can thoroughly scan the computer to make sure that it will find and delete entirely all infections not detected on previous scan.
8. Remove or delete all detected items.
9. When scanning is finished you may now restart the computer in normal mode.