Alfa Defender Pro 2011 is a fake computer security software that is also called “a must-avoid program.” If Alfa Defender Pro 2011 enters the system, it will begin to carry out the mission of earning money from its illegal activities. It was solely developed to rip-off money from users who fell into its dirty tactics. Just as any rogue security application from its group, Alfa Defender Pro 2011 will promote itself as a legitimate security product to deceive viewers. A well designed web site is also utilized to promote this potentially unwanted program.
Rogue
Rogue programs can be fake anti-virus or utilities that use deceptive means to entice user into paying for the paid version of the software. Rogue application is commonly distributed in trial version.
Remove “Norton AntiVirus Enhanced Protection Mode”
Norton AntiVirus Enhanced Protection Mode is a virus that will infiltrate a computer in various ways. This fake pop-up will disguise as part of the legitimate program in order to mislead users. It may look like a legitimate one because it steals the name from the popular anti-virus company – Norton. To make things clear, Norton AntiVirus Enhanced Protection Mode is not associated to Norton and the pop-up was not caused by the legitimate anti-virus program.
Remove Microsoft Security Essentials Enhanced Protection Mode
Microsoft Security Essentials Enhanced Protection Mode is distrusted security software. It uses deceptive pretences and trick users to make them believe that system is filled with threats. You must know that malware authors are targeting naïve computer users who are not well-versed when it comes to computer security software. The alert provided by this rogue program may look real to some. But to those who are already aware of the tactics used by attacker, they can easily identify that it is fake.
Remove “Avast Enhanced Protection Mode”
Avast Enhanced Protection Mode is not an ordinary rogue security program that will display bunch of pop-up alerts and messages. Avast Enhanced Protection Mode have enhanced its deceiving mechanism by associating itself to an installed security application. The rogue program will pretend to be a part of Avast process in order to easily mislead its victims and make them believe that the message is real. The typical pop-up alert that may arise from the Windows task bar state the following:
Remove BlueFlare Antivirus
BlueFlare Antivirus is a computer virus that initially promoted on fake security web sites as legitimate AV program. This software was included in the list of rogue security application because of its objective to mislead users with false security alerts and warning messages. BlueFlare Antivirus can be acquired by visiting contracted websites, downloading executable files … Read more
Remove Ultimate Scan
Ultimate Scan was identified as rogue security application that was equipped with a self-installation function. It is commonly dropped by an associated Trojan known to exploit system vulnerabilities. Unlike any other fake AV, Ultimate Scan does not come with a trial version. In fact, it spend most of the time sending reminder to users that a licensed version must be obtained to instantly remove all threats detected on the machine. Untrusted Windows warning message will appear on desktop forcing the procurement of Ultimate Scan full version. This type of program is hazardous to computer’s safety and operation so it must be removed as soon as possible.
Remove Unlimited Defender
Unlimited Defender is a fake security application that may look like a real anti-virus software. Unlimited Defender will employ scare tactics method in order to lure victims to purchase the commercial version of this software. Prior to this, a trial version of Unlimited Defender will be installed on the computer by means of fake security web sites. Trojan will also help in spreading Unlimited Defender and drop it on computer without being detected by AV program. This harmful program also force user to believe that system is under attack and having the registered version of Unlimited Defender can stop it.
Remove Total Protect
Total Protect virus can penetrate a computer with the help of a Trojan Downloader. Upon invading the system, it will begin to alter system settings, create registry entries, disable anti-virus program and modify Internet browser settings. Initial symptom is a browser hijacking that will block users visit to known web sites. Total Protect intentionally blocks access to security web sites to avoid removing itself. Running of any installed applications are prohibited and declare that the executed file is infected with a virus. This false-positive method is employed by rogue developers to deceive users and force them to pay for the registered version of Total Protect.
Remove Zentom System Guard Protection
Zentom System Guard is harmful software that will be promoted on various security web sites as a legitimate application. It may look like a legitimate program but security experts have included it in the lists of rogue programs. This only means that Zentom System Guard is an unsafe one. Diagnostic shows that the said program will attempt to deceive users with fake scan and pop-up alerts. It also enters the system without consent from user. Malicious web sites were created to spread Zentom System Guard and automatically drop and install on visitors computer by means of a drive-by-download method.
Remove System Repair Virus
System Repair is a must-removed application that is considered as a security threat. Removing System Repair virus immediately from an infected system is very crucial because it can further infect the system by downloading more threats coming from a remote server. Additionally, this fake anti-virus program will flood the system with fake warning messages causing the performance to degrade. It is reported that System Repair can do the following things on the infected system: