Fake AVG Antivirus 2011 is a very devious rogue security program that imitates legitimate anti-virus software in order to deceive victims. To easily spot the difference, this Fake AVG Antivirus 2011 will just pop-up when an infected web site is visited while the real one can only be downloaded from www.avg.com and its other file server.
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Remove Windows Shield Center
Windows Shield Center is another rogue program found to be a part of a large group of fake Windows security tool. This malware normally spread by means of a fake Microsoft Security Essentials alert that will welcome visitors of a bogus online security web site.
Smart Internet Protection 2011
Smart Internet Protection 2011 is a harmful computer security tool that was added in the lists of rogue software. It currently spread over the Internet providing problems for computer users. Smart Internet Protection 2011 tries to force users into spending for its licensed program by producing annoyances on the compromised system. There is no stopping this malware unless user has purchased registered version or serial key.
Remove Antivirus .NET
Antivirus .NET is misleading computer security software that will attempt to mind-set a user that PC is endangered with various threats including viruses, Trojans, and malware. This will be made possible by displaying excessive pop-up alerts and warning messages that will contain frightening messages.
Windows Universal Tool
Windows Universal Tool is a rogue security program that is distributed by means of fake Microsoft Security Essentials. Its main purpose is to promote itself in various means. A scan on the computer that produces fake result is one way to endorse the program. It can also be in a form of fake alert messages that will disguise as a part of Windows and will be presented in the following message:
Remove Spyware Protection
Spyware Protection is a must-remove fake tool because it was diagnosed as a rogue anti-spyware program. It is a mimic of other fake software previously released by the same group of malware authors. Spyware Protection propagates through another Trojan that will drop and installs it on computers without further notice.
Proven Antivirus
Proven Antivirus is counterfeit security software that is distributed by a Trojan. Trojan will act as legitimate software or movie player hosted on fake video web sites. When someone visits the site, it will prompt visitors to download the player which unknown to user will trigger the download and installation of Proven Antivirus.
Remove WindowsScan
WindowsScan or also known as the Windows Scan virus is a phony and useless hard drive tool that will be installed on the computer without users consent. This rogue application was originated from the same group who created HDD Ok and My Disk. It has already a dozens of clones that was being propagated via the Internet. Once it penetrate the system, WindowsScan will provide fake alert messages stating the following problems:
Remove Windows Utility Tool
Windows Utility Tool is a new rogue program coming from the same group who produced Windows Security & Control. Programs like these usually spread themselves by using a Trojan and faking victims that they are part of Microsoft Security Essentials. But in reality, the legitimate program has no association to the fake Windows Utility Tool. When it provide the fake MSE Alert, it only aims to persuade users into getting the licensed version of the program. The alert contains the following message:
Windows Security & Control
Windows Security & Control is a malicious computer tool which uses and mimic the graphical user interface of a legitimate security program to be able to deceive its victims and make them believe that everything it projects are real. It will condition users mind that computer is in danger and infected with Trojans, virus and malware by displaying fake alert messages such as: