Advanced Security Tool 2010 will immediately spread over the Internet and promoted as a Windows anti-virus program. Its slogan “designed to protect” will surely deceive those who can notice it aside from having an attractive graphical user interface. Advanced Security Tool 2010 claims to have functions such as Full PC Scan, Privacy Keeper, Firewall and so on. Since it was dubbed as rogue, you should never trust your computer’s security from Advanced Security Tool 2010.
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 AV Checker
AV Checker is another threat that can be classified as a rogue program because of its intimidating way to convince victim that the system is severely infected with a number of viruses. Associated web sites will aggressively promote AV Checker as a tool to remove Trojan, virus and spyware.
Remove Security Suite
Security Suite may arrive on a computer through another Trojan infection. On some cases, Security Suite virus is hosted on fake online virus scanner web site and bogus movie web site that pose as a needed program to be able to view online video. Users visiting these sites can be easily contracted with the malware due to its drive-by-download technique.
“This website has been reported as unsafe” Hijacker
When Internet browser displays “This website has been reported as unsafe” on the computer, it indicates that a threat has entered the system. It is certain that rogue security program called Wireshark Antivirus has caused this fake warning. Primary intention of this browser hijacker is to let user believe that browser is compromised and the only the endorsed program can clean the infection.
Remove Virus Total 2010
Virus Total 2010 is nothing but a fake anti-virus program that will make its presence felt by displaying false security warnings on the computer. It malicious intent is to drive user into getting the registered version of the fake software. It attempts to swindle them with a sum of money to pay for a program that has no functions particularly on computer security aspects. Virus Total 2010 may look like a valid security product but it has foul purpose. It intention is clear – to steal money from computer users through misleading techniques.
Remove Wireshark Antivirus
Wireshark Antivirus is another variant of rogue security software ascending from the family of Sysinternals Antivirus and Your PC Protector. The developer of Wireshark Antivirus makes it easy to plant itself on computers without a notice. In fact, it can disable any running antivirus program on victim’s PC. Additional annoyances such as browser redirection, blocking of internet and many pop-up ads are made to endorse Wireshark Antivirus as the one who can fix present problems.
Remove Network Control
Network Control Solution Center is a counterfeit Windows security tool and optimization program that was tagged as rogue for its dangerous activities once inside the computer. Network Control is somehow a new combination of rogue program merged into one. It can penetrate a computer with ease by utilizing a Trojan that will function as a downloader. A browser hijacker is also implemented to spread Network Control by taking advantage of the fast Internet connection.
Remove AnVi Antivirus
AnVi Antivirus is a counterfeit security application that commonly installs on computer by means of another Trojan infection. Antivirus – AnVi will be promoted on several online antivirus web site which will act as a gateway to get infected with this rogue security application. Its main objective is to scam computer users by showing fake reports and fabricated virus scan. If victims fall into this trap, they will be oblige to acquire the license version of AnVi Antivirus.
Remove Registry Smart Pro
Registry Smart Pro is a counterfeit Windows utility that can be installed on computers without user’s full knowledge. It can be obtained by visiting a harmful web site that will download and install Registry Smart Pro instantly. On some instances, spam email messages will deliver a link that when clicked by user will point the browser to harmful sites. Exploiting security holes on the computer is another means to spread this virus.
Remove Net Protector AntiVirus 2010
Net Protector AntiVirus 2010 is another master in disguise when it comes to computer security. It has the worst intention on its victims and ready to attack when computer users are beginning to gain trust on it. Net Protector AntiVirus 2010 will be installed on the computer as an anti-virus and anti-spyware program with very little or no capacity to remove virus and protect a computer. Its pop-up alerts will start to appear on computers and begin to inform its victims of possible security threats.