Alias: Fake Antispyware and Antivirus Programs

Description: Below is a list of the top fake antivirus and antispyware programs that are plaguing the internet. These programs employ various tactics to get users to install them. Their tactics include masquerading as video codec that enables watching a streaming movie, or an offer to scan your computer for viruses and trojans. These products are heavily promoted via one of many fraudulent Fake Scanner Sites. Once installed, these fakes pretend to perform system scans and report fake / exaggerated results. The purpose of these scans is to try and scare the user into purchasing the full version of the application. Additionally, these programs periodically launch pop-up windows and system security alert messages stating that your computer is infected. Some of the more advanced fakes pack a trojan of their own that allows them to disable almost all antivirus products from running as well as to block access to many security websites.

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Fake Antispyware / Antivirus Programs List

Threat type:

Hijacker - A Hijacker is a software application that takes control of your browser's settings. Usually it changes your home page and redirects it to some unknown site or modifies your search settings. It prevents you from changing back your browser's settings. An infected browser usually operates much slower.

Ransomware - Ransomware is a software application that infects a computer and asks for money to have the infection removed.

Trojan - A Trojans or Trojan Horse is any programs that installs itself secretly, quite often with sinister intent. Once installed, the trojan author (hacker) can gain complete control of the infected PC. Trojans are usually designed to steal sensitive information and/or destroy the system. Trojans can be distributed as unsolicited email attachments, or bundled with freeware and shareware programs.

Advice:Remove This is a very high risk threat and should be removed immediately as to prevent harm to your computer and / or to protect your privacy.

Detection:
SpyNoMore removes Fake Antispyware and Antivirus Programs: Yes

Threat risk: High Risk

Very dangerous malware. Can log user's keyboard activity and take snapshots of the user's screen. Uses stealth installation and removal is very difficult. Category includes spyware programs, adware programs and trojans.

Symptoms:

Google and Yahoo search results yield wrong or irrelevant results.

Popup messages claiming that your computer is infected.

Installation of fake antivirus / antispyware programs without user consent.

Existing Antivirus / Antispyware programs may cease to function.

Antivirus / Antispyware websites may become blocked.

Browser redirection to fake antispyware websites.

System Security Windows Police Pro

Fake Antispyware and Antivirus Programs Signature Details: The following information includes some of the standard signatures associated with this spyware threat. Please do not attempt to manually remove these items from your computer; Removing these items incorrectly or partially can cause your computer to experience critical errors, prevent your computer from restarting or cause loss of Internet connectivity. Should you be infected with Fake Antispyware and Antivirus Programs, you can clean your computer by downloading SpyNoMore now.

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See Also:
Security Soldier
Windows PC Defender
Secure Veteran
Antivirus Plus
Secure Warrior
Safe Fighter
Trust Soldier
Cyber Security
Trust Fighter
Soft Soldier