Perhaps because more computers are currently using versions of microsoft windows more than any other operating systems, cybercriminals have been tailoring more windows based viruses, malwares and fake antiviruses for these users. In 2011 alone, roughly a hundred fake computer optimization tools and security softwares were released by scammers targeting users of Windows XP, Windows 7 and other variations of the windows operating system.
Examples of these rogue programs include the following:
You may want to check the names below if you suspect that your PC has been hit by a windows based fake antivirus/ software infection:
- windows inspection utility
- windows repairing system
- windows security & control
- windows antispyware solution
- windows problems remover
- windows wise protection
- windows optimal solution
- windows optimal tool
- windows express setting
- windows av software
- windows process organizer
- windows tool virus
- windows efficiency manager
- windows servant system
- windows troubles remover
- windows error correction
- windows support system
- windows lowlevel solution
- windows power expansion
- windows update removal
- windows process regulator
- windows passport utility
- windows attention utility
- windows activity inspector
- windows protection servant
- windows precaution centre
- windows anticrashes utility
- windows efficiency analyzer
- windows protection alarm
- windows emergency system
- windows expansion system
- windows remedy
- windows optimal settings
- Windows Optimization Centre
- Windows privacy agent
- Windows Monitoring Utility
- Windows Debugging Agent
- Windows Concern System
- Fake Windows Optimization and Security
Once a computer is infected by any of these windows based fake antivirus infection, you may notice that you PC continuously show popups and alerts. These are often misleading alerts of system errors or detection of viruses in your computer followed by adverts promoting a particular software.
System component corrupted!
System reboot error has occurred due to lsass.exe system process failure.
This may be caused by severe malware infections.
Automatic restore of lsass.exe backup copy completed.
The correct system performance can not be resumed without eliminating the cause of lsass.exe corruption.
Other symptoms include browser redirects through which you are redirected to sites that are affiliated with the particular rogue software. This is where victims “pay” for the software.
Removal
For information on how to remove fake antivirus infection, read the post on how to get rid of fake antiviruses. Moreover, you may want to learn how to get a credit card refund aka get your money back if you have been unfortunate to hand out your credit card details to scammers behind these rogue softwares.
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