ProtectDefender is another malicious security application that came from the Wini family of rogue software. Same as other variants, ProtectDefender is Trojan-based and installed on the system without users full knowledge. On some instances, users will be redirected to a fake computer security websites where a virus scan will be exhibited and number of threats detected, later on it will asked user to download and install ProtectDefender to get rid of these risks. These methods are evenly used by rogue security program to induce users to obtain the registered version. Thus, it will bring profit to the developer of the said fraudulent application.
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Remove ArmorDefender
ArmorDefender is a fake security program that will masquerade as Flash updates required to view online videos to deceive users into downloading a copy of this program. ArmorDefender will create multiple clean files on the computer that it will later detect as infected ones during its own virus scan. This is a common trick for rogue security programs to scare computer users and attract the to get the registered version of ArmorDefender which it advise as the only solution to remove the falsified threats.
Ghost Antivirus
Ghost Antivirus (also known as GhostAV)is a rogue program that often downloaded and executed on computers by means of Trojan and malicious websites, browser and software exploits. Once on the computer, Ghost Antivirus will display fake notifications to get user into purchasing the full version of the program. While other fake antivirus is being installed secretly without users consent, Ghost Antivirus differs on this stage. It will be installed in step-by-step procedure and prompts users in each procedure. Once installed, Ghost Antivirus begins to scan computer and will display scan results which are fake and does not really exists on computers. Aside from that, Ghost Antivirus launch warning alerts about security threats and force user to get the full version of the program.
Remove DefendAPc
Malware called DefendAPc will pretend as a security application for Windows and promoted on fake security websites. DefendAPc also uses these website to spread itself on visitors computer by automatically installing it without their knowledge. Coming from the family where also SysDefenders and SysProtectoralso belongs, DefendAPc shares the same graphical user interface and method to deceive computer users. Dozens of threat will be detected by its own virus scanner that may mislead users to obtain the registered version anticipating to remove the infections. A Trojan associated with DefendAPc will communicate to a remote server to download additional threats that will make it difficult for any security programs to get rid of DefendAPc.
Security360 Antivirus
Security360 Antivirus also called as Security 360 Antivirus Malware is a misleading application that will disguise as an antivirus application to deceive computer users. Security360 Antivirus was categorized as rogue and with it, expect no difference from other with similar characteristics including a redirection to fake antivirus websites and doing an online virus scan that alerts visitors of virus infection which are falsified. This websites advise its visitors to download Security360 Antivirus to be able to remove detected threats. After having been downloaded and installed on computer, Security360 Antivirus will continue to alert users of security risks and prompts to acquire the licensed version to clean these infections. To completely remove Security360 Antivirus and all of its components, you must use only trusted security products. Buying Security 360 Antivirus is just a waste of money and will not remove any single threats on your computer. This fake program has no virus-removal component that comes with its installation.
Win Security 360
Win Security 360 is a fake security program that is hazardous to computer when it will be dropped by an associated Trojan. Win Security 360 uses a fake online virus scanner website to propagate itself and infect computers merely by pretending as an antivirus program. When a fake security website was visited, it will exhibit a commanding alert messages that prompts users to download and install Win Security 360. After successful installation, users may think that the problem will be gone but in reality it was just get worsen. Since the Win Security 360 virus is already on the computer. Alterations to system settings and registry will be carried to strengthen its presence and disable all installed antivirus programs. Pop-up alerts and Taskbar warning will continue to display that aims to induce computer users to purchase the registered version of the program.
Remove Trojan.Zbot
Trojan.Zbot also performs the following payload: It will modify Windows Registry and add the following entries: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Current Version\Run\”userinit” = “%System%\sdra64.exe” HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Current Version\Run\”userinit” = “%System%\oembios.exe” HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Current Version\Run\”userinit” = “%System%\ntos.exe” Trojan.Zbot threat will drop the following malicious files: %System%\sdra64.exe %System%\oembios.exe %System%\ntos.exe %System%\wsnpoem\audio.dll %System%\wsnpoem\video.dll %System%\sysproc64\sysproc86.sys %System%\sysproc64\sysproc32.sys %System%\lowsec\local.ds
Remove SysDefenders
SysDefenders also known as Sys Defenders virus is another addition to the group of fake computer security application. Using the same console and method of propagation, SysDefenders can be easily identified as the successor to SysProtector and InSysSecure. Starting with a simple downloads of infected files from a file-sharing networks or executing an email attached file, a Trojan will start redirecting an Internet browser of infected computer to fake security websites. These malicious websites will run a script on visitors computer and download a copy of SysDefenders. Once inside the system, SysDefenders Trojan will alter system settings and create its own registry so that the threat will run each time Windows is started. Excessive pop-up alerts and warning will be issued that will try to deceive computer users. It aims on selling the program and the goal is to let users pay for the licensed version of SysDefenders.
Remove SysProtector
SysProtector is a malicious computer program that displays false information about the security status of the computer. Misleading alerts and warning messages is provided by SysProtector to scam users and convince them to purchase the paid version of this program. SysProtector virus will arrive on the system by means of a Trojan that downloads this rogue program on computers and also by utilizing a fake security websites that applies a malicious script. SysProtector alters system registry and ad its own files on the compromised computer to strengthen its presence. Antivirus and other security programs will be disabled by SysProtector virus that will avoid instant removal of this nasty software. As a remedy, use only known anti-malware programs that some are readily available for download. Avoid downloading SysProtector and as much as possible do not purchase this useless product.
Remove InSysSecure
InSysSecure is a fraud antivirus application from the same group who also created APcDefender and PcsProtector. These malware were almost produce and spread daily and the latest we encounter is InSysSecure. In aid of a Trojan, InSysSecure can penetrate a computer by pretending to be an antivirus program promoted on a counterfeit security websites. Once on the computer, it generates alerts and warning messages that tricks users on the security status of the computer. InSysSecure Trojan also fabricate its own virus scan and reports imaginary threats that can only be removed if the registered version was purchased. No matter how InSysSecure misleads you, keep in mind that rogue programs such as this can be remove completely by a real anti-virus and anti-malware program. Desist from spending on lousy programs that insists on buying them before disinfecting a computer, an one of them is InSysSecure.