ThinkPoint is a malicious computer security tool that is being promoted via fake Microsoft Security Essentials Alert. Previously, this alert is endorsing only five (5) programs. Recently, it included Think Point as an addition to the family.
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 Antivirus Solution 2010
Antivirus Solution 2010 is counterfeit security software that is endorsed as an “online guard.” This rogue program was made so that authors may sell it over the Internet in a fraudulent manner just like its predecessor Antivirus Studio 2010. Trojan can plant this malware inside a target computer without user’s knowledge. It can be accomplished by exploiting system and security vulnerabilities or Internet browser weak spot.
Remove System Defragmenter Malware
Having system errors and hard disk report from ‘System Defragmenter’ is one that must be totally ignored. System Defragmenter malware will attempt to lure computer users to purchase the license version by means of deceptive methods including fake analysis.
Remove Smart Engine
Smart Engine is a notorious type of security program found to be coming from the same group who created My Security Shield. The malware will attempt to play tricks on computer’s real-time protection by acting the same as other antivirus product. It will detect threats that are not present on the computer only to prove its worth. In short, Smart Engine will employ deceptive tactics to persuade users. Among the things it will produce are fake scan results and bogus security alerts.
Remove Antivirus Action
Antivirus Action is a harmful computer application that was tagged as rogue software. Meaning, you have to keep distance from this program if you don’t want to mess up your PC. At first, Antivirus Action will look and promoted like a real security program, but in fact, it was developed primarily to be spread and sold in a fraudulent manner.
Remove Antivirus Studio 2010
Antivirus Studio 2010 is a virus that will disguise as security program just like its older variant known as Desktop Security 2010. Rogue developers always provide these types of fake software and actively promote using fake virus scanner web pages. The said scan will instantly run on visitor’s computer and present various types of security risks. It aims to convince users to download and install Antivirus Studio 2010, which is only a trial version. Once installed, it will apply the same tactic in the sole purpose of drawing users to obtain the paid version of the rogue program. We urge you not to pay for this worthless product.
Remove Major Defense Kit
Major Defense Kit is a potentially unwanted program that is promoted via Microsoft Security Essentials Alert malware. This fake alert will block user’s access on the infected computer and instead warns you of possible virus on the system. It will provide lists of antivirus programs including real ones but it is very noticeable that only rogue programs such as Major Defense Kit are on active mode.
Remove GT Virus Scan
GT Virus Scan is a fake virus scanner graphical user interface running an automatic detection on the computer without user’s intervention. This malware provides false information about threats and viruses found on the computer but without basis. This detection is a product of its own imaginary database and core files. After an evaluation, it was found out that GT Virus Scan has no capacity to detect viruses much likely not capable of protecting the computer just as how it was promoted as Antivirus GT.
Remove Antivirus 8
Antivirus 8 is another bogus security program coming from the infamous company Innovagest 2000 SL. The program may spread by means of different techniques. Antivirus 8 can be downloaded from a series of compromised web pages. Fake online virus scanner and file-sharing networks are also some of the ways utilized by this threat to reach millions of computers worldwide that are connected through the Internet.
Remove Antivirus IS
Rogue program Antivirus IS will be distributed via fake security web sites trying to promote it with slogan “Protecting Every Second.” Antivirus IS also uses a separate Trojan to penetrate a computer without a detection even though there is anti-virus programs installed on the PC.