When Internet browser displays “This website has been reported as unsafe” on the computer, it just mean a threat has entered the system. This warning is caused by a rogue security program Wireshark Antivirus. The primary intention of this browser hijacker is to let users believe that a visited website is compromised as so as visitors computer. This will be represented by a message like this:

This website has been reported as unsafe
We strongly recommend to discontinue the use of this website.
Register your computer’s security software
This website has been reported to Microsoft for containing threats that might steal personal or financial information from your computer. Read more…

Virus Total 2010 is nothing but a fake anti-virus program that will make its presence felt by displaying false security warnings and information on the computer. It malicious intent was to drive users into getting the registered version and scam them with a sum of money to pay for a program that has no functions particularly on computer security aspects. Read more…

Wireshark Antivirus Antivirus is the latest variant of rogue security application ascending from the family of Sysinternals Antivirus and Your PC Protector. The developer of Wireshark Antivirus makes it easy to plant itself on computers without a notice. In fact, it can disable any running antivirus application on victims computer. Additional annoyances such as browser redirection, blocking of internet and pop-up advertisements are purposely made to endorse Wireshark Antivirus as the one who can fix it. A prompt to acquire the registered version of the program is displayed from time-to-time and when executed, a new browser window containing payment processing is displayed. Users may input the credit card details and confidential information. Gathered details will be used by malware authors for other online illegal activities. Read more…

Network Control Solution Center is a counterfeit Windows security tool and optimization program that was tagged as rogue for its dangerous activities once inside the computer. Network Control is somehow a new combination of rogue program merged into one. It can penetrate a computer with ease by utilizing a Trojan that will function as a downloader. A browser hijacker is also implemented to spread Network Control by taking advantage of the fast Internet connection. Fake online virus scanner will tend to scan a visiting computer and displays a fake results. Commonly, detected threats are non-existent and was just fabricated to scare users and convince them about the harmed security status of the computer. With this, malware authors have no difficulty on endorsing Network Control as the only solution for virus infections. A example of detected network problem is:

Network Control
Error!
System was unable to find installed IP-blocking software.
Search the Internet for suitable software
IP-blocking software already installed
Why do I keep receiving these warnings? Read more…

My Security Shield is a security application that has nothing to do with computer’s protection and virus removal. It may only cause annoyances and disruption on systems operation and Internet community. This Security Master Av-inspired program belongs to a lists of malicious program propagated on the Internet and was used as a money-making activity for its authors. It can be spread via a Trojan that can easily penetrate a computer from its various security exploits and software vulnerabilities. It can also arrived on computer as an attached file to a scam email messages that contains tempting contents to execute the attachment. My Security Shield virus was also found embedded to different application hosted on file-sharing networks waiting to be downloaded by innocent users. Read more…

Antivirus and AnVi is a counterfeit security application that commonly installs on computer by means of another Trojan infection. Antivirus - AnVi will be promoted on several online antivirus web site which will act as a gateway to get infected with this rogue security application. Its main objective is to scam computer users by showing fake reports and fabricated virus scan. If victims fall into this trap, they will be oblige to acquire the license version of Antivirus - AnVi. Beware not to pay for the full version of this. It is rogue – simply means that it has no capacity to protect a computer and remove any virus infections. In fact, it will also ask you to remove your antivirus program by means of a misleading alert: Read more…

Registry Smart Pro is a counterfeit Windows utility that can be installed on computers without users full knowledge. It can be obtain by visiting a harmful web site that will download and install Registry Smart Pro automatically. Exploiting security holes on the computer is another means to spread this unwanted application. By this, it can bypass any antivirus programs installed and as a matter on fact it may render it useless by ending anti-virus process. Once on the system, Registry Smart Pro will alter various settings and configuration files to favor its illegal operation inside the computer. Read more…

Net Protector AntiVirus 2010 is another master in disguise when it comes to computer security. It has the most unpleasant intention on its victims and ready to attack when computer users are beginning to gain trust on it. Net Protector AntiVirus 2010 will be installed on the computer as an anti-virus and anti-spyware program with very little or no capacity to remove virus and protect a computer. Its pop-up alerts will start to appear on computers and begin to inform its victims of possible security threats. A Net Protector AntiVirus 2010 virus and spyware scanner runs each time when Windows is started and detect virus that does not even resides on the computer. A deceiving tactics to influence users to buy the registered version of this unwanted application. Read more…

Antimalware Doctor Protection Center is nothing but a total scam that will propagate on to computers that are vulnerable to Trojan attack. It can be dropped and installed on computer unknown to users who still uses outdated web browser. Just like its predecessor, Antimalware Doctor, it will alter system registry to make itself run each time Windows is started. A Windows Security Center-like icon will be placed on the task bar that monitors system activities. It represents as a real-time anti-virus, firewall and automatic updates. Read more…

Antivir Solution Platinum is the latest version of a widely-spread rogue program Antivirus Solution Pro. This program will be represented by a fake anti-virus web sites that usually prompts its visitors to download and install a copy of this program. Once installed on computers, several annoyances like browser hijacker, disabled anti-virus programs and unable to access the Internet. These irregularities may lead to a purchase of Antivir Solution Platinum registration key. Read more…