Robert La Nguyen, Author at VirusPup

Remove My Security Shield

September 22, 2016May 23, 2012 by Robert La Nguyen

My Security Shield is a program 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 list of malicious program that spreads on the Internet and is used as a money-making activity for … Read more

Remove Windows Pro Safety Release

September 22, 2016May 22, 2012 by Robert La Nguyen

Windows Pro Safety Release is one fake security tool that tries to earn a profit by turning Windows users into a victim. This rogue software is just a mimic of other variants from its clan. All of them share the same skins, files, and modules. The only difference between each edition is the name. However, all of them adapt “Windows” in their title to easily fool computer users.

Get rid of Windows Private Shield

September 22, 2016May 21, 2012 by Robert La Nguyen

Windows Private Shield is a bad software in disguise. It will produce fake findings on security status of the PC and tries to elude victims that there are a number of threats in it. No matter how convincing the tactics may be, please bear in mind that it is still a rogue program. This kind of software is created in the sole purpose of persuading computer users into buying a useless product, and that includes Windows Private Shield.

Windows Antivirus 2012 has found critical process

September 2, 2016May 19, 2012 by Robert La Nguyen

A new fake antivirus program is discovered and it is using infected web sites to deliver fake online virus scanner. This fake message does not originate inside your computer. It may look like a real Windows alert but in reality, this tries to mislead victims into downloading a trial copy of the fake antivirus.

Remove Windows Antivirus 2012

September 22, 2016May 19, 2012 by Robert La Nguyen

Fake Windows Antivirus 2012 is a malicious program. This malware is known to tell a lot of lies about weak security level on the computer. The fact that you are seeing a presence of this rogue program perhaps proves that its judgment about your poor security measure is correct.

Remove Windows Safeguard Upgrade

September 20, 2016May 17, 2012 by Robert La Nguyen

Windows Safeguard Upgrade is another example of fake anti-virus software that is part of a large group of malware family. Just like its other versions, this new edition carries the same skin. It is identical to other adaptation. In fact, the only clear difference is its title. However, it still bears the Windows trademark to deceive its victim that it is linked to the operating system.

How to Enable Protection from Dangerous Websites � Google Chrome

July 8, 2017May 17, 2012 by Robert La Nguyen

Google Chrome is bundled with features to protect your computer from threats while browsing the Internet. This feature is called Protection from Dangerous Sites. It employs a technology that defends the system against phishing,�malware, and dangerous websites.

How to Turn on or Turn Off SmarScreen Filter – Internet Explorer

June 29, 2013May 17, 2012 by Robert La Nguyen

To those who are using Internet Explorer version 8 and 9, you probably see how SmartScreen Filter works. This feature of Internet Explorer helps in keeping your Internet browsing more secure. While browsing the web, it evaluates pages and verifies if it contains harmful elements. If it finds the page suspicious, SmartScreen immediately displays a warning, thus, giving you a chance if you want leave the site or proceed with caution.

Remove Data Recovery Virus

September 20, 2016May 8, 2012 by Robert La Nguyen

Data Recovery is a harmful software. It is a fake hard drive optimization tool where in the primary objective is to fool its victims. Once Data Recovery virus has taken your computer, it will detect a number of hard drive errors. Also, all by itself, it will test the system for similar problems. Later on, the malware will recommend instant removal and forces you to buy the Data Recovery registration key.

Remove QWCiPhErEd Trojan

October 11, 2016May 7, 2012 by Robert La Nguyen

QWCiPhErEd Trojan can be detected by TrendMicro as TROJ_RANSOM.CYEA. It is a Trojan that will encrypt selected files on the infected computer .QWCiPhErEd Trojan will enter your computer as a file coming from another malware. Visiting malicious web site is the primary cause of the infection. It can be dropped on your machine without a notice.