Archive for January, 2010
Internet Security 2010 Analysis and Removal
Once installed in the system, Internet Security 2010 produces a variety of fraudulent messages about non-existent malware. The scare messages are designed to scam the user to purchase a subscription. These scare messages are very frequent and insistent making the computer unusable. It blocked the execution of internet browsers internet explorer, firefox and google chrome […]
No commentsMalware Defense Analysis and Removal
Malware Defense extensively uses the Windows logo, icons and other design elements in its interface. This rogue software installs the notorious ‘fake windows security center‘ (wscsvc32.exe). The Virus Protection part of the fake windows security center urges the victim to activate Malware Defense license. ‘Fake security center alerts‘ about Windows Firewall detecting unauthorized activity are […]
No commentsPC Live Guard Analysis and Removal
Similar in interface and actions to Windows Protection Suite and Additional Guard scareware, the PC Live Guard rogue security software pretends to be an all-in-one security and optimization suite. This scareware uses fraudulent scans and reports finding non-existent malware infections. The pop-ups, system alert messages including Windows UAC like darkening of the screen are very […]
No commentsAntiMalware Analysis and Removal
AntiMalware is a rogue antimalware software with a professional looking interface. It uses a variety of scare messages including Windows UAC like darkening of the screen to persuade the unfortunate user to purchase a subscription. This scareware uses fraudulent Windows safety center ’shield’ icon in its interface and as its task bar icon.
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Cleaning Malware and Safe Mode
Safe mode is a Windows troubleshooting option that starts your PC with only the basic files and device drivers necessary to run Windows. Many malware processes are persistent, auto start with Windows and block other legitimate programs from executing. In such situations booting into Windows safe mode is likely to disable the offending processes and […]
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