FBI Moneypak Virus

The FBI moneypak, also referred to as FBI virus is a ransomware that claims a user's computer is locked up because the FBI has caught it involved in illegal activities such as downloading of copyrighted materials in the internet. The FBI moneypak virus then requires the user to pay for a penalty fine of $100 or $200 with moneypak prepaid cards which can be purchased from Walmart or Walgreens type stores supposedly to unlock the computer system. The ransomware also requires that you pay within 72 hours or face jail time.

The FBI Moneypak ,alware is a scam and is actually a variation of the Citadel Reveton,International Police and United States Cyber Security Department Of Defense virus (US Security Malware). The alerts that you see did not originate from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) or other legitimate government agencies. The alerts were distributed by internet scammers for malicious purposes and that is to milk money from unsuspecting computer users especially those who  download or use pirated music and videos from the internet.

Nonetheless, NOTHING WILL HAPPEN TO YOU regardless if you do not pay for the penalty fine because the alerts such as the ones below did not come from legitimate government agencies:

• You have been violating Copyright and related rights Law (Video, Music,Software) and illegally using or distributing copyrighted content, thus infringing Article I, Section 8, clause 8, also known as the Copyright of the Criminal Code of United States of America.


• Fines may only be paid within 24 hours after the infringement. As soon as 24 hours elapse, the possibility to pay the fine expires, and a criminal case is initiated against you automatically within the next 24 hours!


• To unlock the computer, you must pay the fine through MoneyPak of $200.
  To unlock your computer locked by the United States Cyber Security Moneypak Pay fine Virus and to avoid other legal consequences, you are obligated to pay a release fee of $200. Payable through GreenDot Moneypak via Walmart Card or Kmart Card etc. After successful payment, your computer will automatically unlock.

How to Remove FBI Moneypak Virus 

The easiest way to remove this ransomware from your computer is to use Malwarebytes.

Active Antivirus Removal

If an active antivirus is causing popups in your PC and is preventing you from using your computer and from accessing the internet, it is likely that you are infected with a rogue computer security application. The active antivirus virus may be generating misleading popups and advising you that there are security and malware threats in your PC so you will be made to purchase a fake software. Make sure not to fall to this fake active antivirus scam. Below is a guide on active antivirus removal.

Note: If you are not confident to fix your computer yourself, your best option is to hire a computer repair professional who can do the removal of the rogue security software for you. You may also want to remove the malware yourself by using malware removal programs such as Malwarebytes.

Fake Active Antivirus Removal: How to Remove Active Antivirus from an Infected Computer

* Download Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware.
* Double-click mbam-setup.exe and follow the prompts to install the program.
* At the end, be sure a check-mark is placed next to the following:

Update Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware
Launch Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware

* Click Finish.
* If an update is found, Malbytes anti malware will download and install the latest version.
* Once the program has loaded, select Perform quick scan, then click Scan.
* When the scan is complete, click OK, then Show Results to view the results.
* Be sure that everything is checked, and click Remove Selected. Reboot your computer if prompted.
* When completed, a log will open in Notepad.

DNS Changer Detection and Removal

Do you fear that you will be cut off from the internet on July 9? This will likely happen if your PC has been hit by the DNS changer malware. You can use the free DNS changer detection tools provided by sites enumerated below to identify your likelihood of losing your internet connection because of the DNS changer virus.

What is the DNS Changer Malware?
The DNS Changer virus alters the DNS settings of infected computers and points them to malicious DNS servers. These servers give fake and malicious answers; alter user searches and promote fake and dangerous products. Users of infected computers are thus served with an "altered version of the Internet".
The DNS changer virus was distributed by cybercrooks who operated as a company called Rove Digital. The rogue company distributed DNS changing viruses also known as TDSS, Alureon, TidServ and TDL4 viruses.


Internet Blackout: No Internet on July?
Users whose computers where compromised by the dnschanger virus will experience internet disruption if they have not cleaned up their computers by July 9. Make sure that you do a DNS changer detection and removal before the July deadline.

How to Detect DNS Changer Malware
How do you know if your computer is infected by the DNS Changer virus? You may want to visit  sites that detect DNS changer malware. Dns-ok.us provides an eye chart which helps you detect DNS Changer malaware infection.

DNS Changer Malware Removal: How to Remove DNS Changer  Virus

One option to fix a computer infected by the dnschanger trojan is to reinstall the operating system. The DNS Changer working group also recommends a list of DNS changer removal tools in their website DCWG.com:

Hitman Pro (32bit and 64bit versions)	http://www.surfright.nl/en/products/
Kaspersky Labs TDSSKiller	http://support.kaspersky.com/faq/?qid=208283363
McAfee Stinger	http://www.mcafee.com/us/downloads/free-tools/stinger.aspx
Microsoft Windows Defender Offline	http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows/what-is-windows-defender-offline
Microsoft Safety Scanner	http://www.microsoft.com/security/scanner/en-us/default.aspx
Norton Power Eraser	http://security.symantec.com/nbrt/npe.aspx
Trend Micro Housecall	http://housecall.trendmicro.com
MacScan	http://macscan.securemac.com/
Avira	http://www.avira.com/en/support-for-home-knowledgebase-detail/kbid/1199 Avira’s DNS Repair-Tool

If you doubt your ability to fix your PC, it is recommended to get help from a computer professional.

Smart Tools

If you have been surfing the internet and then noticed one of the sites popping out warnings informing you that your computer is infected with viruses and has several other computer security issues instead of having the content you are expecting to see, you have likely visited a compromised website which now promotes fake security softwares such as the Smart tools.

The Smart tools virus generate legitimate looking warnings and may be marketed as a reliable antivirus that can take care of security problems in your computer. Unfortunately smart tool is a hoax, a fake software. Do not be mislead into purchasing the software.

If you want to protect your computer from viruses and other malwares, purchase from a reliable antivirus software website. There are numerous softwares that are promoted to protect and remove viruses from your PC but many of these are fake softwares. Examples of rogue antiviruses include the security tools and the Smart HDD.

Do not fall to the smart tools scams. Warn your friends about fake softwares by sharing this post.

Fake Google Antivirus

Cybercrooks are again using Google's established and popular name to spread malware. According to the GFI security researchers, popular websites have been compromised to redirect visitors to a page offering a fake Google antivirus. This malicious page claims that the Google system has detected unusual traffic in the user's computer. This is followed by a prompt to download a supposed antivirus to check for viruses and malicious files.

“Google systems have detected unusual traffic from your computer. Please check you PC on viruses. To continue, please download and install our antivirus software. [download button] or our system will block your access to Google services”.

The alert also scares off users by telling them that their access to Google services will be blocked if they fail to install the antivirus.

Make sure that you do not fall to this. Share this post and warn your friends about this fake Google antivirus scam.

Google Pharmacy Spam

Search engine giant Google may have already launched a number of successful products but contrary to what several spam mails claim, the tech giant has NOT YET ventured on a Google pharmacy. Here's a few text from the misleading Google online pharmacy spam that's going around right now:

"We've just launched a pharmaceutical interfaces for Google, as well as several new features that will improve the Google experience for the people buying pills and using pharmaceutical interfaces.

We are really pleased to have worked on a launch that will help people use pharmacy and surgery.

We are currently working to make it available to even more users with more language interfaces.

Visit Google's Accredited Pharmacy"

Things You Should Know
1. There is no such thing as Google pharmacy. It is likely that the cyber crooks who distributed the Google pharmacy spam are exploiting the popularity and name of the brand. The message may provide what is supposed to be a link to the Google pharmacy website but you will either be directed to a malicious page or an online pharmacy site that is NOT owned by Google.

2. Flag the Google pharmacy email as spam. If you have received the message, it is best that you mark the mail as spam as this may help your email service provider filter out messages like this.



3. If you have friends who have received the same google pharmacy spam mail, share this article and tell them Google online pharmacy is a hoax.

Your Video on the TOP of YouTube

Do you post videos on Youtube? For videos that you might have wanted to become viral, you may be looking forward to having your work seen by hundreds or thousands of viewers. Unfortunately, scammers are also spreading misleading messages via email that tell you your video is on top of youtube.

YouTube Service sent you a message: Your video on the TOP of YouTube

Even if the link you are asked to visit appears to be a youtube page where you can view which of your videos is trending, this youtube email is actually a fake. This is not the first time that spammers use the name of the popular video hosting site Youtube. Other variations of youtube spam mail have already been distributed in the past. Examples of the contents or title of these mails are as follow:

YouTube Administration has sent you a message:
Your video has been approved

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DNPTQAky&feature=topvideos_entertainment
You can reply to this message by visiting your inbox.

YouTube Administration sent you a message: Illegal video warning

What to Do if You Received the Fake Youtube Email Spam

1. Ignore these messages and DO NOT click on any of the attached link that comes with these mails. Remember, this email is a hoax and it is likely unsafe to follow the links attached by the spammers.
2. Mark the email as spam. By doing this, you "notify" your email account that such messages are unwanted and spammy. This may help prevent you from receiving the spam again in the future.


3. Share this article to your friends and warn them about the Your Video on the TOP of YouTube emails.

PC Cleaner Pro

The fake pc cleaner pro is another malicious program that pretents to detect and fix errors and security issues in your PC. This malicious program can make you believe that you need the software it promotes to boost the efficiency of your PC. This article provides information on how to get rid of PC cleaner virus.



The PC cleaner scam
PC Optimiser is a clone of the several othe fake defragmentation and optimization tools. Its symptoms may include browser redirects and generation of deceitful warnings and popups. Do no fall to the traps of the PC cleaner scam.

PC cleaner removal
Removing PC cleaner is necessary since the symptoms of defrag cleaner viruses can be annoying: popups, fake system scan, browser hijacking and even inability to access websites you want to visit.



PC cleaner free removal: How to remove PC cleaner pro

* Reboot your computer in Safe mode with networking.

* Malwarebytes is getting recognized as a reliable fake antivirus removal tool and you can download this program and use as a PC cleaner removal tool.
* Double-click mbam-setup.exe and follow the prompts to install the program.
* At the end, be sure a check-mark is placed next to the following:

Update Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware
Launch Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware

* Click Finish.
* If an update is found, Malbytes anti malware will download and install the latest version.
* Once the program has loaded, select Perform quick scan, then click Scan.
* When the scan is complete, click OK, then Show Results to view the results.
* Be sure that everything is checked, and click Remove Selected. Reboot your computer if prompted.
* When completed, a log will open in Notepad. The PC cleaner malware should now be gone.

Windows PRO Scanner

The Windows PRO scanner virus is a malware that deceptively imitates the appearance of legitimate antiviruses. If you have seen popups and what appear to be reports of viruses and malwares detected by the Windows Pro Scanner software in your computer, this is likely a scam. The generated reports have no basis at all and the program is merely distributed to scam people off their money.

Windows PRO Scanner
For details on how to get rid of windows pro scanner, please read this post. The article will give you information on how to remove windows pro scanner virus from your infected computer.

Windows Basic Antivirus

The rogue Windows Basic Antivirus virus is a deceitful malware pretending as a security software and is trying to scam users by selling non working license or activation keys. Here's an article on how to remove windows Basic Antivirus.

What is Windows Basic Antivirus?
The Windows Basic Antivirus can look like a software that can provide solution to errors and security threats such as viruses, worms, trojans and other malwares in a computer. "Windows Basic Antivirus" may appear to detect problems with your PC. It is necessary that you remove this "Windows Basic Antivirus" malware from your computer. Similar scarewares include security protection virus and active security virus.

You must also get rid of Windows Basic Antivirus scam infection because it can make it difficult to visit internet sites and use your computer.

How to delete Windows Basic Antivirus

You can use Malwarebytes anti malware to remove this virus called Windows Basic Antivirus. Refer to the Windows Basic Antivirus removal guide below for information on how to get rid of windows Basic Antivirus virus

* Reboot your computer in Safe mode with networking. Do this by restarting your PC and pressing the F8 key after hearing your computer beep on startup. Once the Windows Advanced Options menu appears, select Safe mode with networking and then press ENTER.

* Download Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware.
* Double-click mbam-setup.exe and follow the prompts to install the program.
* At the end, be sure a check-mark is placed next to the following:

Update Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware
Launch Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware

* Click Finish.
* If an update is found, Malbytes anti malware will download and install the latest version.
* Once the program has loaded, select Perform quick scan, then click Scan.
* When the scan is complete, click OK, then Show Results to view the results.
* Be sure that everything is checked, and click Remove Selected. Reboot your computer if prompted.
* When completed, a log will open in Notepad.

Virus windows Basic Antivirus removal free
Using Malwarebytes as a Windows Basic Antivirus removal tool, you can follow this guide on how to remove Windows Basic Antivirus virus as well as other fake antiviruses.

Smart Fortress 2012

The Smart Fortress 2012 may look just like any other antivirus product but this is actually a malicious software bound to scam computer users who do not know the program is a rogue software.

The smart fortress virus simply imitates the look and even the characteristics of real security products so it is much easier to convince people to hand out their credit card details to pay for the Smart Fortress full version or license key which happen to be not working at all.

The Smart Fortress Scam software appears to scan your PC and then detects viruses and other malwares in your computer but these are all bogus reports. It is necessary to get rid of smart fortress infection once your computer shows symptoms of having been compromised by it.



Smart Fortress Removal
For information on how to remove smart fortress virus, please refer to this post on getting rid of fake antiviruses from a computer using Malwarebytes.

Smart Fortress 2012 Warning: Samples of Bogus Alerts Generated by this Fake Antivirus

Intercepting programs that may compromise your privacy and harm your system have been detected on your PC.
Click here to remove them immediately with Smart Fortress 2012

Warning!
Application cannot be executed. The file notepad.exe is infected.
Please activate your antivirus software.

Warning: Your computer is infected
Detected spyware infection!
Click this message to install the last update of security software…

Strong Malware Defender

Beware of the fake Strong Malware Defender virus. One characteristic of fake security softwares such as this Strong malware is that the scammers behind them make use of legitimate sounding names so as to give the impression that the program is a reliable software. The Strong virus wants to give the impression that it is a legitimte software so people will spend money for it.


Is Strong malware Defender a fake software?

If a particular program suddenly popped out of your computer and you are flooded by warnings telling you that there are security breaches and infections such as malwares, viruses and trojans in your PC followed by an advert to purchase a Strong Malware Defender, you are likely seeing popups from a fake antivirus- associated malware. Do note that scammers can even use names of real antiviruses so do not easily fall to rogue software traps.

Strong malware removal: How to Strong malaware Defender Strong virus
This article on fake antivirus removal will give you information on removing Strong virus.

Home Malware Cleaner

The Home Malware Cleaner virus is a malware that causes infected computers to show rogue windows advanced security center alert. This is an effort to convince computer users that the software has detected security issues in the computer. By making it appear that the computer needs to be cleaned, it becomes much easier for the malware to market the rogue home security Cleaner key and its rogue "full version". *

Is home security Cleaner a fake software?
Characteristics of computers that have been infected by rogue softwares such as the home Malware virus include misleading and annoying popups alerting of detected computer threats. These threats and security issues are often exaggerated or do not actually exist. Google redirects to affiliated sites often happen to further bombard computer users with misleading product testimonials. Clones of the home Malware Cleaner virus include the likes of personal shield pro and mac protector.

To make yourself safe from rogue security tools, always search for independent reviews everytime you purchase any software online. It is also a good practice to stay away from buying antiviruses promoted through popups and browser redirects. In case you have already spent your money believing that this rogue antivirus is legitimate, consider contacting your credit card issuer to report the bogus transaction and to get information on how to get your money back.

Home Malware Cleaner Virus Removal
Consider getting rid of this "home security Cleaner" infection once symptoms show up in your computer. For a detailed information on how to remove home Malware Cleaner virus, you may refer to this post on fake antivirus removal.

Windows Shield Tool

Ever received a warning from a Windows shield tool telling you there are viruses, errors and similar malwares in your computer? You may be interested in reading this article on the fake Windows shield tool Virus.

Makers of fake virus and spyware protection softwares have concocted different names and versions of their fake antivirus protection wares to victimize people who are willing to spend money to protect their computer from viruses, trojans and similar shield threats. Do not be duped into buying its license key.

The fake Windows shield Tool may bombard your Windows with fake system scans, ads and may even cause browser redirects. The Windows shield tool malware may cause your computer to show fake system scans so you will be forced to buy the Windows shield tools that it advertises.

Removing Windows shield tool virus is necessary because the shield tool Windows virus can slow make it hard for you to work online. Windows shield tool removal is also imperative to get rid of Windows shield Tool popups in your screen which can be very annoying and may disturb you while you are working online.

Popups from this windows shield tool virus may look like:

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.

How to remove Windows shield tool
You can use this software as a Windows shield tool removal tool.

* Reboot your computer in Safe mode with networking. Do this by restarting your PC and pressing the F8 key after hearing your computer beep on startup. Once the Windows Advanced Options menu appears, select Safe mode with networking and then press ENTER.

* Download Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware.
* Double-click mbam-setup.exe and follow the prompts to install the program.
* At the end, be sure a check-mark is placed next to the following:

Update Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware
Launch Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware

* Click Finish.
* If an update is found, Malbytes anti malware will download and install the latest version.
* Once the program has loaded, select Perform quick scan, then click Scan.
* When the scan is complete, click OK, then Show Results to view the results.
* Be sure that everything is checked, and click Remove Selected. Reboot your computer if prompted.
* When completed, a log will open in Notepad.

Windows Telemetry Center

The windows telemetry centre virus is a new version of malware that is marketed as a legitimate security tool. If your PC is infected, you may notice that this windows telemetry center virus show adverts enticing you to purchase a serial code or activation key supposedly to activate the software that can fix issues in your computer.


The Windows telemetry Scam
Other symptoms of this windows verify center virus malware may include browser hijacking and google redirects. These activities can all be attributed to the fact that this program wants to coerce you to buy the serial of windows telemetry center. Avoid following and downloading any windows veryfying center links.

Windows telemetry center removal would be necessary to get rid of the issues caused by this fake software in your computer. Clones of the windows telemetry system virus include the windows seven system restore advanced module virus, security protection virus and antivirus scan ultimate fake security tool.

How to remove Windows telemetry center virus
Refer to this article on fake anti virus removal for information on how to get rid of Windows telemetry center virus.

Windows Smart Partner

Warning: Windows Smart Partner virus deceitfully markets the rogue Windows Smart Partner via non working serial keys, license or activation codes. Looking for info to remove windows Smart Partner? This post on Windows Smart Partner removal provides info on how to get rid of windows Smart Partner virus.

What is Windows Smart Partner?
The Windows Smart Partner can look like a software that can provide solution to errors and security threats such as viruses, worms, trojans and other malwares in a computer. "Windows Smart Partner" may appear to detect problems with your PC. It is necessary that you remove this "Windows Smart Partner" malware from your computer.

You must also get rid of Windows Smart Partner scam infection because it can make it difficult to visit internet sites and use your computer. Clones of this malware include the windows antivirus system and windows proofness guarantor.

How to delete Windows Smart Partner

Are you looking for information on how to get rid of Windows Smart Partner virus? You can use Malwarebytes anti malware to remove this virus called Windows Smart Partner:
* Reboot your computer in Safe mode with networking. Do this by restarting your PC and pressing the F8 key after hearing your computer beep on startup. Once the Windows Advanced Options menu appears, select Safe mode with networking and then press ENTER.

* Download Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware.
* Double-click mbam-setup.exe and follow the prompts to install the program.
* At the end, be sure a check-mark is placed next to the following:

Update Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware
Launch Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware

* Click Finish.
* If an update is found, Malbytes anti malware will download and install the latest version.
* Once the program has loaded, select Perform quick scan, then click Scan.
* When the scan is complete, click OK, then Show Results to view the results.
* Be sure that everything is checked, and click Remove Selected. Reboot your computer if prompted.
* When completed, a log will open in Notepad.

Virus windows Smart Partner removal free
Using Malwarebytes as a Windows Smart Partner removal tool, you can follow this guide on how to remove Windows Smart Partner virus as well as other fake antiviruses.

Windows Smart Warden

Warning: The Windows Smart Warden is a fake antivirus protection tool. Do not fall to this scam as the Windows Smart Warden virus merely tries to impersonate legitimate security software so computer users will pay for this bogus software.

This malware will generate misleading popups such as the following:

Warning
Firewall has blocked a program from accessing the Internet.
Windows Media Player Resources
C:\Windows\system32\dllcache\wmploc.dll
C:\Windows\system32\dllcache\wmploc.dll is suspected to have infected your PC. This type of virus intercepts entered data and transmits them to a remote server.

Error
Keylogger activity detected. System information security is at risk.
It is recommended to activate protection and run a full system scan.

Error
Software without a digital signature detected.
Your system files are at risk. We strongly advise you to activate your protection.

Error
Potential malware detected.
It is recommended to activate protection and perform a thorough system scan to remove the malware.

Warning! Virus Detected
Threat detected: FTP Server
Infected file: C:\Windows\System32\dllcache\wmploc.dll

How to Remove Windows Functionality Checker

The Windows Functionality Checker virus is yet another rogue security software that misleads computer users to think they need to purchase the software to remove malicious files and malwares in their PC.

Examples of misleading popups generated by the Windows Functionality Checker scam are as follow:

Warning
Firewall has blocked a program from accessing the Internet.
Windows Media Player Resources
C:\Windows\system32\dllcache\wmploc.dll
C:\Windows\system32\dllcache\wmploc.dll is suspected to have infected your PC. This type of virus intercepts entered data and transmits them to a remote server.

Error
Keylogger activity detected. System information security is at risk.
It is recommended to activate protection and run a full system scan.

Error
Software without a digital signature detected.
Your system files are at risk. We strongly advise you to activate your protection.

Error
Potential malware detected.
It is recommended to activate protection and perform a thorough system scan to remove the malware.

Warning! Virus Detected
Threat detected: FTP Server
Infected file: C:\Windows\System32\dllcache\wmploc.dll

Windows Functionality Checker Removal: How to Remove Windows Functionality Checker Virus


1. Download Malwarebytes and then rename mbam-setup.exe to iexplore.exe
2. Launch iexplorer.exe to install Malwarebytes
3. Once the program is installed, navigate to your Program Files\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware folder.



Find mbam.exe and rename to iexplore.exe
4. Doubleclick iexplore.exe to launch Malwarebytes and use as Windows Functionality Checker removal tool
5. Click the "Update" tab and click the "Check For updates" button.
6. Once the program has loaded and updates were downloaded, select "Perform Quick Scan", then click Scan.

7. Once the scan is complete, click OK, then Show Results to view the results.
8. Make sure that everything is checked, and click Remove Selected.

Windows Performance Catalyst

The rogue Windows Performance Catalyst virus is a deceitful malware pretending as a security software and is trying to scam users by selling non working license or activation keys. Here's an article on how to remove windows Performance Catalyst.


What is Windows Performance Catalyst?
The Windows Performance Catalyst can look like a software that can provide solution to errors and security threats such as viruses, worms, trojans and other malwares in a computer. "Windows Performance Catalyst" may appear to detect problems with your PC. It is necessary that you remove this "Windows Performance Catalyst" malware from your computer. Similar scarewares include security protection virus and active security virus.

You must also get rid of Windows Performance Catalyst scam infection because it can make it difficult to visit internet sites and use your computer.

How to delete Windows Performance Catalyst

You can use Malwarebytes anti malware to remove this virus called Windows Performance Catalyst. Refer to the Windows Performance Catalyst removal guide below for information on how to get rid of windows Performance Catalyst virus

* Reboot your computer in Safe mode with networking. Do this by restarting your PC and pressing the F8 key after hearing your computer beep on startup. Once the Windows Advanced Options menu appears, select Safe mode with networking and then press ENTER.

* Download Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware.
* Double-click mbam-setup.exe and follow the prompts to install the program.
* At the end, be sure a check-mark is placed next to the following:

Update Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware
Launch Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware

* Click Finish.
* If an update is found, Malbytes anti malware will download and install the latest version.
* Once the program has loaded, select Perform quick scan, then click Scan.
* When the scan is complete, click OK, then Show Results to view the results.
* Be sure that everything is checked, and click Remove Selected. Reboot your computer if prompted.
* When completed, a log will open in Notepad.

Virus windows Performance Catalyst removal free
Using Malwarebytes as a Windows Performance Catalyst removal tool, you can follow this guide on how to remove Windows Performance Catalyst virus as well as other fake antiviruses.

WinMaximizer

What is winmaximizer? Aka the winmaximiser malware, this software pretends to be a computer security program. This virus winmaximizer, however is just another hoax, a member of a family of rogue softwares. This article on winmaximizer malware provides information on getting rid of win-maximizer, you are encouraged to read this article if you are looking for information on how to get rid of win maximizer.

Win maximizer Defragger scam: The Win maximizer Defragger virus
The Win-maximizer virus may look like a legitimate security software but this virus Winmaximizer is actually a hoax that is after people who do not know how to distinguish a fake software. Be cautious of this win maximizer scam.


Symptoms of the Winmaximizer malware

PCs injected by the rogue Winmaximizer may display alerts and Win maximizer popups. Browser hijacking may also happen.

Uninstall Winmaximizer
Getting rid of Winmaximizer is necessary to get rid of the browser redirects and popups that can prevent you from working online. Uninstall fake Winmaximizer ASAP for reason that removing Winmaximizer is the most logical solution to ending your problems related to the Winmaximizer malware.

How do I get rid of Winmaximizer?
Fortunately, you have free Winmaximizer removal options which will let you get rid of Winmaximizer free. There are downloadable programs that you can use as a free win maximizer remover.

How to get rid of Winmaximizer virus using Malwarbytes as Winmaximizer removal tool
Follow the guide below on how to use this Malwarebytes Win maximizer uninstall software:

* Reboot your computer in Safe mode with networking. Do this by restarting your PC and pressing the F8 key after hearing your computer beep on startup. Once the Windows Advanced Options menu appears, select Safe mode with networking and then press ENTER.

* Download, save and run the ATF Cleaner by Atribune. Under Main choose, Select All & click the Empty Selected button.

* Download Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware.
* Double-click mbam-setup.exe and follow the prompts to install the program.
* At the end, be sure a Win-mark is placed next to the following:

Update Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware
Launch Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware

* Click Finish.
* If an update is found, Malbytes anti malware will download and install the latest version.
* Once the program has loaded, select Perform quick scan, then click scan.
* When the scan is complete, click OK, then Show Results to view the results.
* Be sure that everything is checked, and click Remove Selected. Reboot your computer if prompted.
* When completed, a log will open in Notepad. The (win maximizer) virus should now be gone.

Slow-PCFighter

Slow-PCFighter is yet another rogue computer optimization tool. It tries to present itself as a program that can fix registry errors and similar problems in a computer. Unfortunately, slow pc fighter is yet again just another malicious software distributed to steal people's money. Do not fall to the Slow-PCFighter virus scam.

How to Remove Slow-PCFighter

1. Download Malwarebytes and then rename mbam-setup.exe to iexplore.exe
2. Launch iexplorer.exe to install Malwarebytes
3. Once the program is installed, navigate to your Program Files\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware folder.



Find mbam.exe and rename to iexplore.exe
4. Doubleclick iexplore.exe to launch Malwarebytes and use as Slow-PCFighter online removal tool
5. Click the "Update" tab and click the "Check For updates" button.
6. Once the program has loaded and updates were downloaded, select "Perform Quick Scan", then click Scan.

7. Once the scan is complete, click OK, then Show Results to view the results.
8. Make sure that everything is checked, and click Remove Selected.

Security Scanner Removal: How to Remove Security Scanner Virus

If you are looking for information on how to remove the Security Scanner virus, read this article about the virus Security Virus Scanner. This provides information on the fake Security scanner as well as information on how to remove Security Virus Scanner virus.

"Security Virus Scanner" virus
Is Security Virus Scanner a virus? What is Security Virus Scanner virus? Security Virus Scanner is one version of many fake virus and spyware protection softwares that victimize people who cannot set apart legitimate and fake virus and spyware protection softwares . The fake Security Virus Scanner virus will make your computer display endless streams of popups and non-working system scans to make you believe that there are computer infections in your computer such as viruses and trojans that you need to delete.

Security Virus Scanner scam
By tricking you into believing that you need an antivirus protection software or a spyware protection program, the Scanner Security Virus virus can entice you to purchase the fake antivirus Security Virus Scanner key. Unfortunately, this program will not work and you will only be victimized by the developers of this Security Virus Scanner fake virus.

Security Virus Scanner virus symptoms
Common symptoms of fake antivirus protection softwares which may be present in the bogus Security Virus Scanner are annoying popups that entice you to buy Security Virus Scanner fake AV.

Security Scanner Warning
Security Scanner has found viruses at your system.
We highly recommend to get license for Security Scanner to remove harmful software now.
Security Scanner Warning
Spyware.IEMonster process is found. This is virus that is trying to send your passwords from Internet browser (Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Outlook & others) for the third-parties.
Click here to protect your data with Security Scanner.
Security Scanner Warning
Harmful software have been detected at your PC.
Click here to deactivate it.


You may also be shown results of a system scan even without you starting a virus scan.Many bogus antivirus protection softwares are also characterized by browser hijackers. The SecurityVirus Scanner virus may keep redirecting you to a page that advertises the software.

Remove Security Virus Scanner virus
Removing Security Virus Scanner virus is imperative because this virus called Security Virus Scanner can make it hard for users of your computer to browse the Security because of the popups. So how do you get rid of Security Virus Scanner?

How to get rid of the Security Virus Scanner virus

* Reboot your computer in Safe mode with networking. Do this by restarting your PC and pressing the F8 key after hearing your computer beep on startup. Once the Windows Advanced Options menu appears, select Safe mode with networking and then press ENTER.

* Download Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware.
* Double-click mbam-setup.exe and follow the prompts to install the program.
* At the end, be sure a check-mark is placed next to the following:

Update Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware
Launch Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware

* Click Finish.
* If an update is found, Malbytes anti malware will download and install the latest version.
* Once the program has loaded, select Perform quick scan, then click Scan.
* When the scan is complete, click OK, then Show Results to view the results.
* Be sure that everything is checked, and click Remove Selected. Reboot your computer if prompted.
* When completed, a log will open in Notepad.

Security Virus Scanner virus removal tool
The Scanner Virus virus can be uninstalled with the use of Malwarebytes. This program is a malware removal tool which is popularly used as a fake antivirus remover. You may use this as an Security Virus Scanner remove tool.

A note on virus Security Virus Scanner removal
The Security Virus Scanner fake antivirus and many other rogue antiviruses may stop you from using or installing legit Virus tools into your infected system. If you are unable to remove the virus "Security Virus Scanner" because you cannot download the fake antivirus removal tool, you may want to restart your infected computer in safe mode first before installing and running Malwarbytes.

Windows Protection Master

Although it may look like a windows based security software, the windows protection master virus is actually just a clone of fake antiviruses that has infected computers before.

How do you know your PC is compromised by the fake windows protection master?
Popups and misleading alerts of computer issues often followed by adverts telling you to purchase a particular software give a hint that your PC has a fake software infection. You may also notice your browser is keeping you redirected to sites where you are similarly bombarded by ads.

Windows protection master removal


1. Download Malwarebytes and then rename mbam-setup.exe to iexplore.exe
2. Launch iexplorer.exe to install Malwarebytes
3. Once the program is installed, navigate to your Program Files\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware folder.



Find mbam.exe and rename to iexplore.exe
4. Doubleclick iexplore.exe to launch Malwarebytes and use as windows protection master removal tool
5. Click the "Update" tab and click the "Check For updates" button.
6. Once the program has loaded and updates were downloaded, select "Perform Quick Scan", then click Scan.

7. Once the scan is complete, click OK, then Show Results to view the results.
8. Make sure that everything is checked, and click Remove Selected.

PC Clean Pro

The PC Clean Pro virus is a malware that imitates the looks and characteristics of legitimate antiviruses and security software. This article provides information about this rogue computer software.

Like most rogue computer programs, the PC clean pro can make it appear that your PC is infected with numerous malwares and viruses. The PC Clean virus, however, is responsible for this. It generated misleading security threat alerts so it makes it much easier to entice people to pay for the license key or upgrade of the PC clean Pro.

Remember that PC Clean Pro is a fake and you should not fall to its deceit. It cannot protect your PC from viruses even if you have paid money for it. Below is a guide on how to remove pc clean pro virus scam software:

1. Download Malwarebytes and then rename mbam-setup.exe to iexplore.exe
2. Launch iexplorer.exe to install Malwarebytes
3. Once the program is installed, navigate to your Program Files\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware folder.



Find mbam.exe and rename to iexplore.exe
4. Doubleclick iexplore.exe to launch Malwarebytes and use as PC Clean Pro removal tool
5. Click the "Update" tab and click the "Check For updates" button.
6. Once the program has loaded and updates were downloaded, select "Perform Quick Scan", then click Scan.

7. Once the scan is complete, click OK, then Show Results to view the results.
8. Make sure that everything is checked, and click Remove Selected.

Antivirus Smart Protection

A software named Antivirus Smart Protection is enticing computer users to pay for its full version or license key supposedly so it will provide protection and removal of security threats in a computer. Unfortunately, this antivirus smart protector is actually a fake software, a rogue antivirus designed to mislead people.

The Antivirus Smart Protection virus can generate fake alerts in infected computers making it appear that it has detected several malicious files and viruses in the computer. These alerts are often followed by adverts promoting the antivirus smart protection software. Do not fall to this scam.

How to Remove Antivirus Smart Protection Virus

1. Download Malwarebytes and then rename mbam-setup.exe to iexplore.exe
2. Launch iexplorer.exe to install Malwarebytes
3. Once the program is installed, navigate to your Program Files\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware folder.



Find mbam.exe and rename to iexplore.exe
4. Doubleclick iexplore.exe to launch Malwarebytes and use as Antivirus Smart Protection removal tool
5. Click the "Update" tab and click the "Check For updates" button.
6. Once the program has loaded and updates were downloaded, select "Perform Quick Scan", then click Scan.

7. Once the scan is complete, click OK, then Show Results to view the results.
8. Make sure that everything is checked, and click Remove Selected.

Malware Protection Center

This article provides information about the Malware Protection Center, also called as the Malware protection centre virus, a rogue computer security software.

The Malware Protection Center

The Malware Protection virus is yet another deceitful software that appears to protect your computer from security threats. Like most rogue softwares, the malware virus can cause infected computers to show misleading alerts and claims that it is necessary to purchase the malwareprotec license key or full version to get rid of the malicious files that it has detected in your computer.

Examples of Misleading Alerts Generated by the Malware Protection Center Virus

System Message
Your PC may still be infected with dangerous viruses. Malware Protection Center protection is needed to prevent data loss and avoid theft of your personal data and credit card details. Click here to activate protection.

Warning! Virus Detected
Threat Detected: Trojan-Spy.HTML.BankFraud.ra
Recommended: Please click “Remove All” button to erase all infected files and protect your PC.

Address space conflict
Warning! Access conflict detected
An unidentified program is trying to access system process address space.

The Truth about the Malware Protection Center Virus
Do not be misled by the lies of this fake malware protect software. The malicious files it claims to have detected in your computer are all bogus and are meant to lure you to pay for the adverted software.

Malware Protection Center Virus Removal
You may want to follow the guide below on how to remove malware protection centre virus from your infected computer:

1. Download Malwarebytes and then rename mbam-setup.exe to iexplore.exe
2. Launch iexplorer.exe to install Malwarebytes
3. Once the program is installed, navigate to your Program Files\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware folder.



Find mbam.exe and rename to iexplore.exe
4. Doubleclick iexplore.exe to launch Malwarebytes and use as Malware Protection Center removal tool
5. Click the "Update" tab and click the "Check For updates" button.
6. Once the program has loaded and updates were downloaded, select "Perform Quick Scan", then click Scan.

7. Once the scan is complete, click OK, then Show Results to view the results.
8. Make sure that everything is checked, and click Remove Selected.

Smart Protection Virus

The Smart Protection Virus masquerading itself as the Smart Protection 2012 software is yet another add on to the list of fake softwares and antiviruses released by scammers to rip people off of their money. Computer users who fell to smart protection scam were likely deceived to believe that harmful files and viruses in their PC can be removed by purchasing the full version or license key adverted by the "smart protection" virus. Do not fall to the lies of this malware. Refer to the smart protection virus removal guide below for information on how to remove smart protection virus.

Symptoms of the fake Smart Protection Virus
The virus Smart Protection causes compromised computers to generate popups alerting of bogus viruses and malwares. These virus popups are often followed by misleading adverts to buy the smart protection 2012. Browser hijacking may also occur.

How to Get Rid of Smart Protection 2012 Virus


1. Download Malwarebytes and then rename mbam-setup.exe to iexplore.exe
2. Launch iexplorer.exe to install Malwarebytes
3. Once the program is installed, navigate to your Program Files\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware folder.



Find mbam.exe and rename to iexplore.exe
4. Doubleclick iexplore.exe to launch Malwarebytes and use as Smart Protection removal tool
5. Click the "Update" tab and click the "Check For updates" button.
6. Once the program has loaded and updates were downloaded, select "Perform Quick Scan", then click Scan.

7. Once the scan is complete, click OK, then Show Results to view the results.
8. Make sure that everything is checked, and click Remove Selected.

Security Defender Removal

The Security Defender virus appears to be a security software but it is actually a rogue security application that follows the lead of similar other malwares that include the likes of the security centre and internet security guard fake antiviruses.

The Security Defender scams by causing infected computers to generate alerts and display "detected" infections. This is an attempt to lure non suspecting people from paying for the security defender license.

Security Defender Removal: How to Remove Security Defender
Follow the guide below on how to use the malware removal tool malwarebytes to get rid of security defender virus and other fake antiviruses:


1. Download Malwarebytes and then rename mbam-setup.exe to iexplore.exe
2. Launch iexplorer.exe to install Malwarebytes
3. Once the program is installed, navigate to your Program Files\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware folder.



Find mbam.exe and rename to iexplore.exe
4. Doubleclick iexplore.exe to launch Malwarebytes and use as Security Defender removal tool
5. Click the "Update" tab and click the "Check For updates" button.
6. Once the program has loaded and updates were downloaded, select "Perform Quick Scan", then click Scan.

7. Once the scan is complete, click OK, then Show Results to view the results.
8. Make sure that everything is checked, and click Remove Selected.

Best Free Android Tablet Antivirus Software

Thanks to Apple's Ipad paving the way for the tablet era, tablets (e.g Samsung Galaxy Tab, Sony, Blackberry, HP tablets, etc.) are now the computers of the new mobile internet surfing generation. With the growing popularity of tablets and feature packed mobile phones, however, the fears for mobile/ tablet viruses and malwares become inevitable.

While tablet viruses are not yet as rampant as the malwares that attack desktops and laptops, and the necessity and advantages of using tablet antiviruses are still questioned, many users already want to secure their android tablets and mobile phones from viruses with atablet antivirus. This article focuses on antiviruses targeted for users of Android based tablets and phones.

What is the best free android tablet antivirus software?
There are already a number of antivirus for android tablets and mobile phones with different features. Your choice for the best free antivirus for android tablets and phones, however, will depend largely on your security preferences. Below are some of the available security software for your android gadget:

ALYac Antivirus
This Android OS-Optimized antivirus application features malicious file and package detection and spam management.

Kaspersky Mobile Security 9
This Kaspersky tablet antivirus for android and blackberry is priced at $29.95 but you can use and download it for free for a seven day free trial. This Kaspersky mobile antivirus gives you the ability to locate a lost or stolen smartphone using the inbuilt GPS Find function. Other features include real-time antimalware scans, automatic updates and blocking of dangerous network connections.


NQ Mobile Security & Antivirus
Features include privacy and security protection from malware, spyware, trojans and phone hacking.

Windows 7 Antivirus 2012

The Windows 7 Antivirus 2012 aka the Win 7 Antivirus 2012 can appear as a legitimate and usable software. Unfortunately, it is yet another clone of previously released rogue antiviruses such as the System Check and Super AV. The fake windows 7 Antivirus may claim to detect malwares such as trojan and viruses in your computer to easily peddle the license key or full version of the windows 7 antivirus scam software.

Symptoms
The appearance and the characteristics of the windows 7 antivirus virus can easily deceive non suspecting computers. Legitimate AV softwares, however, do not just appear in your computer to start generating popups and redirects. Fake antiviruses such as the rogue windows 7 anti virus generate misleading popups and ads and can even cause browser redirects. Below are some examples of misleading alerts that the Win 7 Antivirus generates:

"Stealth intrusion! Infection detected in the background. Your computer is now attacked by spyware and rogue software. Eliminate the infection safely, perform a security scan and deletion now"

"System danger! Your system security is in danger. Privacy threats detected. Spyware, keyloggers or Trojans may be working the background right now. Perform an in-depth scan and removal now, click here"

"Privacy threat! Spyware intrusion detected. Your system is infected. System integrity is at risk. Private data can be stolen by third parties, including credit card details and passwords. Click here to perform a security repair"

Windows 7 Antivirus Removal: How to Remove Windows 7 Antivirus 2012 Virus
Below is a general guide on how to get rid of fake antivirus infection. If this does not work, your best option is to get help from an experienced computer professional:



1. Download Malwarebytes and then rename mbam-setup.exe to iexplore.exe
2. Launch iexplorer.exe to install Malwarebytes
3. Once the program is installed, navigate to your Program Files\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware folder.



Find mbam.exe and rename to iexplore.exe
4. Doubleclick iexplore.exe to launch Malwarebytes and use as av guard online removal tool
5. Click the "Update" tab and click the "Check For updates" button.
6. Once the program has loaded and updates were downloaded, select "Perform Quick Scan", then click Scan.

7. Once the scan is complete, click OK, then Show Results to view the results.
8. Make sure that everything is checked, and click Remove Selected.

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Internet Security Guard Removal

How to Remove Internet Security Guard Virus
The Internet Security Gaurd is a fake antivirus protection tool that, like most of its predecessors, causes infected computers to generate misleading popups advising users that the PC has trojan, viruses and other malwares. While the Internet Security Guard Virus attempts to appear as a legitimate security software, it does not actually detect and remove any harmful and malicious files. This malware was developed and distributed to cheat people into paying for the license key or full version of the Internet Security Guard scam software. For information on how to remove Internet Security Guard, refer to the instruction below. If this does not work, your best option to get rid of internet security guard from your computer is to get help from a computer professional:

1. Download Malwarebytes and then rename mbam-setup.exe to iexplore.exe
2. Launch iexplorer.exe to install Malwarebytes
3. Once the program is installed, navigate to your Program Files\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware folder.



Find mbam.exe and rename to iexplore.exe
4. Doubleclick iexplore.exe to launch Malwarebytes and use as av guard online removal tool
5. Click the "Update" tab and click the "Check For updates" button.
6. Once the program has loaded and updates were downloaded, select "Perform Quick Scan", then click Scan.

7. Once the scan is complete, click OK, then Show Results to view the results.
8. Make sure that everything is checked, and click Remove Selected.

Remember to stay away from purchasing softwares in the internet that you are not familiar of especially ones that cause your computer to redirect to its purchase page/ website. Fake antiviruses can easily pass themselves as legitimate software. Thus a safer way to purchase an antivirus is to visit the official sites of legitimate and well established security softwares.

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Securebill Inc Virus

Securebill Inc Virus is a malware associated with rogue computer software. Rogue scanners and fake antiviruses are known to show fake scans and misleading alerts of having detected infections in your PC and then prompt you into purchasing a supposed premium version of a security software.

Securebill Inc Removal: How to Remove Securebill Virus
For general guide on how to remove fake software infection, follow the guide below:

1. Download Malwarebytes and then rename mbam-setup.exe to iexplore.exe
2. Launch iexplorer.exe to install Malwarebytes
3. Once the program is installed, navigate to your Program Files\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware folder.



Find mbam.exe and rename to iexplore.exe
4. Doubleclick iexplore.exe to launch Malwarebytes and use as av guard online removal tool
5. Click the "Update" tab and click the "Check For updates" button.
6. Once the program has loaded and updates were downloaded, select "Perform Quick Scan", then click Scan.

7. Once the scan is complete, click OK, then Show Results to view the results.
8. Make sure that everything is checked, and click Remove Selected.

System Check Virus

The "System Check Virus"
The system check virus is a malware that you should be cautious of. The program can have the appearance and characteristics of many popular computer security tools but it is actually a rogue software. This program is a fake pc defragmenter released as a newer clone of the data repair and system fix fake softwares.

The system check scam software and all other rogue softwares were designed to imitate real security softwares. This is for the purpose of making it much easier to peddle the bogus full version of license key to unsuspecting computer users. Do not fall to this scam. Consider removing the system check virus infection once it starts bombarding your PC with misleading alerts informing you it has detected and can remove hard drive and RAM memory errors in your computer.

How to remove System Check Virus
Follow the guide below on how to get rid of system check from your compromised PC

1. Download Malwarebytes and then rename mbam-setup.exe to iexplore.exe
2. Launch iexplorer.exe to install Malwarebytes
3. Once the program is installed, navigate to your Program Files\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware folder.



Find mbam.exe and rename to iexplore.exe
4. Doubleclick iexplore.exe to launch Malwarebytes and use as system check removal tool
5. Click the "Update" tab and click the "Check For updates" button.
6. Once the program has loaded and updates were downloaded, select "Perform Quick Scan", then click Scan.

7. Once the scan is complete, click OK, then Show Results to view the results.
8. Make sure that everything is checked, and click Remove Selected.

Super AV Virus

The Super AV virus is a fake antivirus protection tool more popularly known as a rogue software belonging to the Antivirii 2011 family of malwares. This malicious software imitates the look and even the functions of a real antivirus so as to make it easier to deceive people into paying for it.

Do not fall to the Super AV scam. This program may appear to scan your computer and detect malicious files and programs such as trojan and computer viruses in your PC but all these are fake alerts designed to deceive non suspecting computer users. Examples of the misleading reports it generates are as follow:

Super AV – Malware detected
Threats have been detected!
Warning! Some Serious threats have been detected to your computer, that need to be removed instantly or they may cause critical damage to your computer!
Super AV can remove these viruses easily, and prevent damage to your personal computer.
If you click “Remove viruses”, you can protect your computer from destruction, however, if you click “Continue unprotected, your identity may be compromised and you may lose all of your important files and experience system slowdown.


Consider removing super av virus frm your computer once its symptoms show up in your PC. Follow the super av removal guide below for information on how to remove super av virus:


1. Download Malwarebytes and then rename mbam-setup.exe to iexplore.exe
2. Launch iexplorer.exe to install Malwarebytes
3. Once the program is installed, navigate to your Program Files\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware folder.



Find mbam.exe and rename to iexplore.exe
4. Doubleclick iexplore.exe to launch Malwarebytes and use as super av removal tool
5. Click the "Update" tab and click the "Check For updates" button.
6. Once the program has loaded and updates were downloaded, select "Perform Quick Scan", then click Scan.

7. Once the scan is complete, click OK, then Show Results to view the results.
8. Make sure that everything is checked, and click Remove Selected.