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Windows Stability Guard

February 29th, 2012

Windows Stability Guard is a deceptive security software which gains to trick users into believing their PC is severely compromised and needs being cleaned with its “full” version. This is a fraud.

Malware spreads via trojan which enters the system through its vulnerabilities. Once active it starts to imitate computer scans and displays numerous fake warning messages that state about PC infections. For example:

Error
Software without a digital signature detected.
Your system files are at risk. We strongly advise you to activate your protection.

Error
Keylogger activity detected. System information security is at risk.
It is recommended to activate protection and run a full system scan.

Warning! Virus Detected
Threat detected: FTP Server

Infected file: C:\Windows\System32\dllcache\wmpshell.dll

Do not fall for this scam because malware is not able to provide any actual computer protection service. Windows Stability Guard is designed to pilfer money from unwary users, so you need to ignore all offers and notifications it displays but use decent anti-spyware application and remove Windows Stability Guard upon detection.

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Smart Fortress 2012

February 28th, 2012

Smart Fortress 2012 is a dubious application. The main purpose of the rogue is to gain user to buy its “registered” version. The application usually is promoted on deceptive websites. They provide mass of information about supposed legitimacy of the program.

Malware spreads via trojan which enters the system through its vulnerabilities. Trojan makes a perfect background for the parasite to sneak in. Once installed Smart Fortress 2012 starts its imitations of computer scan and displays numerous pop-ups that state about PC’s infections. For example:

Warning: Your computer is infected
Detected spyware infection!
Click this message to install the last update of security software…

Security Monitor: WARNING!
Attention! System detected a potential hazard (TrojanSPM/LX) on your computer that may infect executable files. Your private information and PC safety is at risk.
To get rid of unwanted spyware and keep your computer safe you need to update your current security software.
Click Yes to download official intrusion detection system (IDS software).

Smart Fortress 2012 Warning
Intercepting programs that may compromise your privacy and harm your system have been detected on your PC.

Click here to remove them immediately with Smart Fortress 2012

Malware will definitely offer to purchase the program which in fact is incapable to remove security threats. This is a scam and all information it shows should be ignored. You have to use decent malware remover and delete Smart Fortress 2012 immediately.

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Windows Basic Antivirus

February 28th, 2012

Windows Basic Antivirus is a rogue anti-spyware application which spreads via trojan horse. The parasite comes with the download and installs itself automatically without users knowledge and consent. Windows Basic Antivirus gains to trick users into purchasing illegal version of the program. This is a fraud.

Once installed Windows Basic Antivirus starts to imitate computer scans and displays numerous fake warning messages that state about PC infections. Do not fall for this scam. Malware may redirect your browser to misleading websites that sell the program. Ignore all notifications and offers but use decent anti-spyware application and get rid of Windows Basic Antivirus upon detection.

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Windows PRO Scanner

February 27th, 2012

Windows PRO Scanner is a rogue anti-spyware program. It usually spreads via trojan horse which enters the system and creates a perfect background for malware to come in. Windows PRO Scanner is only an imitation of a security program and is not able to provide any actual computer security service.

The parasite is distributed online and often difficult to avoid if one does not employ a reputable security software. Once installed it will display false system security warnings and the will prompt you to buy a full version of this program to remove threats that even don’t exist. For example:

Error
Software without a digital signature detected.
Your system files are at risk. We strongly advise you to activate your protection.

Error
Attempt to run a potentially dangerous script detected.
Full system is highly recommended.

Warning! Virus Detected
Threat detected: FTP Server

Infected file: C:\Windows\System32\dllcache\wmploc.dll

Malware neither has an ability to detect nor remove computer threats therefore it is not be trusted. This is a fraud and you should ignore the warnings. Choose decent malware remover and terminate Windows PRO Scanner upon detection.

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Windows Shield Tool

February 27th, 2012

Windows Shield Tool is a rogue anti-spyware application which spreads via trojan horse. The trojan based software starts its activities as soon as it is installed on your computer. It downloads itself automatically without user’s knowledge and consent.

Once installed it starts to scan your PC and displays numerous fake warning messages that state about computer infections. For example:

Error
Software without a digital signature detected.
Your system files are at risk. We strongly advise you to activate your protection.

Error
Attempt to run a potentially dangerous script detected.
Full system is highly recommended.

Warning! Virus Detected
Threat detected: FTP Server

Infected file: C:\Windows\System32\dllcache\wmploc.dll

Do not fall for this scam because Windows Shield Tool tries to trick you into thinking your system is severely compromised and needs being healed with it “full” version. This is a fraud. Do not fall for this scam because purchasing it means you’ll get more viruses onto your PC.Choose decent anti-spyware application and get rid of Windows Shield Tool immediately.

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Windows Telemetry Center

February 23rd, 2012

Windows Telemetry Center is a malicious program which spreads via trojan and gains to trick users into purchasing its “legitimate” version. The trojan based software starts its activities as soon as installed on your computer.

Once active it will display false system security warnings and then will prompt you to buy a “full” version of this program to remove threats that don’t even exist. Here’s some of those rogue warning messages:

Error
Software without a digital signature detected.
Your system files are at risk. We strongly advise you to activate your protection.

Error
Potential malware detected.
It is recommended to activate protection and perform a thorough system scan to remove the malware.

Warning! Virus Detected
Threat detected: FTP Server

Infected file: C:\Windows\System32\dllcache\wmploc.dll

When user clicks on the pop-up alert or opens their browser, they’ll be redirected to web page and coerced into purchasing the non-existent “licensed” version of Windows telemetry Center application. Ignore all notifications and offers but choose reputable computer protection tool and delete malware immediately.

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Windows Smart Partner

February 23rd, 2012

Windows Smart Partner is a deceptive program which gains to trick user into believing their PC is severely compromised and needs being fixed with its “full” version. Malware comes to the system with the help of trojan without any notice of user.

Once active Windows Smart Partner starts to imitate computer scans and displays numerous fake security alerts that state your computer is infected. For example:

Error
Software without a digital signature detected.
Your system files are at risk. We strongly advise you to activate your protection.

Error
Potential malware detected.
It is recommended to activate protection and perform a thorough system scan to remove the malware.

Warning! Virus Detected
Threat detected: FTP Server

Infected file: C:\Windows\System32\dllcache\wmploc.dll

Do not take notifications for granted under any circumstances as Windows Smart Partner doesn’t have any properties of a legitimate optimization tool. It may also hijack your browser to misleading web pages that sell the program. Ignore all offers but choose reputable security software and remove Windows Smart Partner upon detection.

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Security Shield 2012

February 22nd, 2012

Security Shield 2012 is a malicious program which downloads to user’s computer with the help of trojan horse. Trojan comes to the system through its flaws. Malware downloads and installs itself automatically without user’s intention to do that. The parasite is also a clone of Security Shield 2011 scam too.

Once active it starts to scan your PC and displays rogue system scan results. It floods your desktop with various fabricated pop-ups, fake warning messages that state about PC’s infections. For example:

Warning: Your computer is infected
Windows has detected spyware infection!
Click this message to install the last update of Windows security software…

[Winwebsec variant's name] Warning
Intercepting programs that may compromise your private and harm your system have been detected on your PC.
Click here to remove them immediately with [Winwebsec variant's name].

Security Monitor: WARNING!
Attention: System detected a potential hazard (TrojanSPM/LX) on your computer that may infect executable files. Your private information and PC safety is at risk. To get rid of unwanted spyware and keep your computer safe you need to update your current security software.
Click [sic] Yes to download official intrusion detection system (IDS software).

[Winwebsec variant's name] Warning
Your PC is infected with dangerous viruses. Activate antivirus protection to prevent data loss and avoid the theft of your credit card details.

Click here to activate protection.

Do not pay an attention to this rogue information. The parasite will try to force you to purchase its supposedly legitimate version but in fact it can’t detect or terminate malware at all. Do not waste your money on Security Shield 2012 because this is a scam and you’ll just lose your money. You better choose a decent anti-spyware application and get rid of Security Shield 2012 as soon as possible.

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File Integrity Checker

February 22nd, 2012

File Integrity Checker is a fictitious security tool which spreads via trojan. With the aid of trojan, spam emails and various websites it tends to be affiliated one can easily fall victim to this dubious application. Once installed it will perform a quick system scan and report fake malware infections on your computer. It may display fake security alerts as well. These fake reports will read as follows:

Critical Error
Hard Drive not found. Missing hard drive.

Critical Error!
Windows was unable to save all the data for the file \System32\496A8300. The data has been lost. This error may be caused by a failure of your computer hardware.

Critical Error!
Damaged hard drive clusters detected. Private data is at risk.

Critical Error
Windows can’t find hard disk space. Hard drive error

Critical Error
A critical error has occurred while indexing data stored on hard drive. System restart required.

Critical Error
RAM memory usage is critically high. RAM memory failure.

Low Disk Space
You are running very low disk space on Local Disk (C:).

System Restore

The system has been restored after a critical error. Data integrity and hard drive integrity verification required.

Do not fall for this blatant scam. This program is fraudulent and malicious. The only purpose it has, is to pilfer money from unwary users. Malware may also hijack your browser to misleading websites that sell the program. Information File Integrity Checker displays is fabricated and designed only for tricking people into spending their money. Do not purchase it because File Integrity Checker is fraud and your money will be stolen. Use decent anti-spyware application and terminate File Integrity Checker indefinitely.

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Windows Secure Kit 2011

February 22nd, 2012

Windows Secure Kit 2011 is a fake anti-spyware application which enters the system via trojan horse. Trojan comes to your computer via system’s vulnerabilities and makes a perfect background for parasite to sneak. Windows Secure Kit 2011 downloads and installs automatically without user’s knowledge and consent.

Once active it imitates computer scans and shows numerous security alerts that state about computer infections. It tries to trick you into thinking your PC is at high security risk. Do not fall this scam because this is a fraud.

Windows Secure Kit 2011 seeks to get your money. You will not get licensed version of the program. Buying it means you’ll get more viruses onto your computer and less money in your pocket. Windows Secure Kit 2011 may hijack your browser to counterfeit websites that markets the program. You need to avoid believing in any fake warning messages or offers but use reputable anti-spyware application and delete Windows Secure Kit 2011 as soon as possible.

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