June, 2011
Windows XP Repair
Windows XP Repair is a must-removed application that will pretend as a useful application by providing “System Stability and Analysis Report.” This type of software will be installed by a Trojan by exploiting system and security vulnerabilities. Once installed, an alteration will be carried out to system registry that will allow Windows XP Repair to [...]
Security Shield 2011
Security Shield 2011 is a fake anti-virus program that will pretend to be a legitimate one that can protect computer from attacks and remove viruses as well. But in reality, Security Shield 2011 was just a virus that will be installed on computers in a way that victims will have no idea that it was [...]
Vista Anti-Virus 2012, Win 7 Anti-Virus 2012 and XP Anti-Virus 2012
Vista Anti-Virus 2012 is a bogus security application that will pretend as valid Windows security update to be able to convince user to download and install itself. Just like the real Windows software update, Vista Anti-Virus 2012 will pop-up as a message coming from the system tray. Similar to its other versions called Win 7 [...]
Win 7 Total Security 2012, Vista Total Security 2012 and XP Total Security 2012
Win 7 Total Security 2012 is a potentially unwanted program. This misleading software is a mimic of Vista Total Security 2012 and XP Total Security 2012. It will be installed on the computer using three random characters that will serve as its main executable file. When Win 7 Total Security 2012 is on the system, [...]
Win 7 Internet Security 2012
Win 7 Internet Security 2012 may get inside the computer by pretending as an update for Windows OS security. When loaded successfully, it will configure itself to run automatically by adding its own registry entries. Thus, it may gain control of the compromised PC and command its operation. It also redirect Internet browser to malicious [...]
Win 7 Anti-Spyware 2012, Vista Anti-Spyware 2012, XP Anti-Spyware 2012
Win 7 Anti-Spyware 2012 is a fake security product from the same group who authored Vista Anti-Spyware 2012 and XP Anti-Spyware 2012. These rogue programs are able to install itself on victim’s computer without being detected by security software because it uses a rootkit technique that embeds its malicious files on legitimate system files of [...]
Vista Home Security 2012
Vista Home Security 2012 is fake security application that has a varying name defending on victim’s operating system. This rogue program is capable of penetrating a computer with the help of a Trojan. It may pass-thru any installed anti-virus application without detection. Trojan is capable of doing this through a sophisticated technique called rootkit. Malicious [...]
Windows Easy Transfer
Windows Easy Transfer is a fake application developed for Windows operating system. Though there is a real Windows Easy Transfer that comes on latest Window operating system to help users migrate files and configuration from old to new system. But this fake Windows Easy Transfer will come from different servers and locations and most common source [...]
Windows Salvage System
Windows Salvage System is a potentially unwanted application that may be installed on computer without users full knowledge of its original intention. Windows Salvage System will be promoted as a legitimate security software that has a functionalities of network security, data protection, hard drive optimization and so on. In fact, this software was developed by the [...]
Windows Rescue Center
Windows Rescue Center is a fake security application that must be removed from the computer as soon as possible. This type of program will detect numerous Trojans and viruses on the computer in an attempt to make victims believe that computer is under attack. This tactics to drive users into purchasing the licensed version of [...]