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Smart HDD
Fake Antivirus

Smart HDD

Smart HDD is a fake system optimizer, which pretends to scan your computer hardware (hard drive, RAM, etc.) for issues. This program is similar to previously discovered fake system optimizers including System Check, System Fix, System Restore, and many others. These programs differ from the most

Smart Fortress 2012
Fake Antivirus

Smart Fortress 2012

Smart Fortress 2012 is a fake security scanner distributed by Internet criminals using fake online security scanner pop-ups. This rogue program is derived from the same family of misleading software as Security Sphere 2012 and Smart Protection 2012. Previous versions of Smart Fortress 2012 were p

Security Shield (2012)
Fake Antivirus

Security Shield (2012)

Security Shield is a widely distributed fake antivirus program, derived from a previous version called MS Removal Tool. Distribution of this rogue program began in 2012, and when installed on your computer, it initiates a security scan and generates a large list of infections 'detected' on your sy

Malware Protection
Ransomware

Malware Protection

Malware Protection is a screen locker Trojan that is distributed using various misleading methods. The executable files of this Trojan are mostly disguised as svchost.exe files. When executed, this Trojan will block your screen and you will be unable to use your computer. Cyber criminals use this

Best Virus Protection virus
Fake Antivirus

Best Virus Protection virus

Best Virus Protection is a rogue antivirus program that attempts to imitate a legitimate computer security program. This fake program is derived from the same family of rogue software as Antimalware PC Safety, Strong Malware Defender, and many others. Best Virus Protection is a fake program that

Antimalware PC Safety
Fake Antivirus

Antimalware PC Safety

Antimalware PC Safety is a fake antivirus program derived from the same family of rogue security scanners as Smart Antimalware Protection, AV Security Essentials, and many others. Like its previous versions, Antimalware PC Safety imitates a legitimate security program called Microsoft Security Ess

Smart Protection 2012
Fake Antivirus

Smart Protection 2012

Smart Protection 2012 is a rogue computer security program derived from the same family of misleading programs as Security Sphere 2012, Personal Shield Pro, Total Security, and many others. Internet criminals designed this program to scare unsuspecting computer users into purchasing a fake license

Security Scanner virus
Fake Antivirus

Security Scanner virus

Security Scanner is fake computer antivirus program and a variant of its previous version called Security Shield. Like its predecessor, Security Scanner is distributed using misleading methods such as fake online security scans, Trojans, fake program updates, etc. When Security Scanner self-insta

Home Malware Cleaner
Fake Antivirus

Home Malware Cleaner

Home Malware Cleaner is a recently discovered fake antivirus program similar to its previous versions: Antivirus Smart Protection, AV Security Essentials, etc. Home Malware Cleaner is distributed via various Internet sources, mainly to steal money from the credit card accounts of unsuspecting comp

Strong Malware Defender
Fake Antivirus

Strong Malware Defender

Strong Malware Defender is a misleading program derived from a family of rogue applications such as AV Security Essentials, Smart Antimalware Protection, Antivirus Smart Protection, and many others. Internet criminals use a similar interface to Microsoft Security Essentials (a legitimate free anti