Antimalware Tool is an untrusted security application that was found to be associated with other rogues. It was developed to penetrate a computer without users consent. Antimalware Tool can possibly get into the system without a detection of AV programs because of its technique that is able to hide itself from security software. Users may just be notified with fake warning that is also a sign that Antimalware Tool is fully installed on the computer. One sample fake alert messages is:
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 CP Antivirus 2100
CP Antivirus 2100 is a computer threat that should never be trusted because it was developed to scam people. CP Antivirus 2100 originated from the family of fake security programs that has the main purpose of misleading target and make them believe that Trojan, virus and other types of malware is present on the computer. If this unwanted program gets on the PC, it will start to display fake alert messages and taskbar warning. A virus scan initiated by CP Antivirus 2100 may look like very legitimate and believable because it was designed to look like a real AV program. But the true purpose will surface when it begins to pop-up messages telling users to purchase the licensed version of the program. All of its scan and detection process was false and threats does not really exists on the computer. A scare tactics commonly employed by rogue security programs to promote the product.
Remove Fake MS Removal Tool
Fake MS Removal Tool is the same rogue application that was originated from the developers of Security Tool. This new variant is included in the list of unwanted and dangerous application because it will disguise as a useful anti-virus application, but actually it is a program that will issue fake alert messages in an attempt to attract computer users into obtaining the licensed version of it. Fake MS Removal Tool can be installed on the computer without users consent through the use of a Trojan that are able to sneak into the system without being detected by AV software. When inside the system MS Removal Tool virus will create a random name as its executable file and place it in user’s Application Data folder. MS Removal Tool is configured to start automatically and will completely manipulate systems operation.
Remove Best Antivirus 2011
Best Antivirus 2011 is a fake security application that came from a large group of rogue software developer. This program is expected to be promoted by displaying a lot of fake error messages on the computer. Computers infected with Best Antivirus 2011 virus will unable to execute any installed application. Internet browser will be redirected to malicious and unwanted web sites. A prompt by Best Antivirus 2011 to scan the computer and remove viruses using a licensed version is rampant and continuous.
Remove Windows Recovery (Fake AV)
Windows Recovery is a fake optimization tool that was created in a number of variants and causes computer troubles to millions of users globally. It uses a unique infiltration method that will hide itself and remain undetected by anti-virus programs. Usually, person who visits a fake online scanner web site will be prompt that computer is experiencing errors such as:
Remove System Removal
System Removal is one program that is believed to penetrate a system without a warning because it uses a technique that will be able to hide its presence from installed anti-virus programs. System Removal was developed in the main purpose of stealing money from innocent victims by fraudulent online activity process. Just like an old version called System Tool, this new one will mimic the same graphical user interface. At the same time, it will also issue fake warnings and alerts similar to previous variants. Whats surprising about System Removal is it remains undetected by some security programs.
Remove CleanThis
CleanThis is a fake anti-virus application that was spread by means of a Fake Microsoft Security Essentials infection. Also called as Clean This virus, it will display a fake alert stating that computer is contracted with an Unknown Win32/Trojan. A prompt to scan the computer using a fake virus scanner is followed. After, the fake alert will display the result asserting that system is infected with Trojan.Horse.Win32.PAV.64.a. At this point it will advise to install a copy of CleanThis software to be able to clean the computer. After successful installation it will prompt to reboot the computer that will make the rogue program to be places on the start-up entry of Windows.
Remove Vista Scan Repair Utilities
Vista Scan Repair is a harmful computer security program that has no capability to perform as a legitimate anti-virus program. This is the main concern why it was categorized as rogue, fake and unwanted application. Typically, Vista Scan Repair Utilities is promoted and spread by means of contracted web site, spam emails and file-sharing network. This potentially unwanted application was created primarily to deceive users with fake virus and system error detection that aims to sell the software. Aside from that, Vista Scan Repair Utilities also promises to have give advanced protection, block phishing web sites and secure your home network which are all beyond its actual functionalities.
Windows Threats Removing
Windows Threats Removing is a counterfeit application that was a mimic of an old program. Coming from the group who also developed Windows Troubles Remover, this new released will surely entice users with a fake virus scan results that was made to look legitimate. Since the day this program was installed, it will make users think that everything it does concerns the security of the computer, but in reality it will attempt to mislead victims and later force them to obtain the licensed version of the program.
System Cleaner
System Cleaner is a dangerous and malicious program that was designed to make users believe that a licensed version of this program is needed to be able to fix computer problems. Whether full or unlicensed version, System Cleaner will remain a threat on the system because it was categorized as rogue program that will infiltrate a computer with the use of a Trojan. This potentially unwanted application will perform various ways to promote itself as a legitimate software and convince people that paid version is needed.