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Security Central
Fake Antivirus

Security Central

Security Central is a fake computer security scanner distributed via misleading websites. When entering these sites, a fake security scan is performed - one that does not actually scan your computer. After the fake scan, you are informed that multiple infections were found on your computer during

Security Essentials Ultimate Pack
Fake Antivirus

Security Essentials Ultimate Pack

Security Essentials is a rogue antivirus program which imitates real security software with a goal of selling a license. This is a fake computer scanner that attempts to scare users into believing that their computers are infected with various malware so as to encourage them to buy the full versio

Fake Firefox Security Alert
Phishing/Scam

Fake Firefox Security Alert

Firefox security alert is a fake pop-up message created by Internet criminals with the intention of distributing fake antivirus programs. These rogue pop-up messages are incorporated into misleading websites and target computer users who are inadvertently directed to them. Although the alert repo

Malware Protection Designed to Protect
Fake Antivirus

Malware Protection Designed to Protect

Malware Protection is a cleverly designed fake antivirus program, which coerces unsuspecting computer users into buying a license key. This malicious program promises to remove the 'detected' malware on your PC if you activate the full version. In fact, none of these security infections actually

Your Windows has been blocked - Screenlocker
Ransomware

Your Windows has been blocked - Screenlocker

"Your windows has been blocked" message is a Trojan, which displays a fake message when it infects your computer. The message encourages you to pay $100 to unlock your operating system, but you should ignore this message and remove the Trojan from your computer. The message reports that you have

Security Solution 2011
Fake Antivirus

Security Solution 2011

This is a misleading program derived from the same family of fake security software as Antivirus Antispyware 2011. Both of these programs use the same devious strategy to sell a fake license key to remove non existent security threats. This bogus security scanner is distributed mainly via infecte

Warning! Piracy detected! POP-UP Scam
Phishing/Scam

Warning! Piracy detected! POP-UP Scam

This pop-up message displays misleading information in order to scare computer users into believing that an investigation has begun regarding their stored information. When malware infects your computer, it displays a fake warning message reporting that pirated files have been detected on your com

Security Center
Fake Antivirus

Security Center

Security Center is a bogus program created by Internet criminals who distribute it via fake online security scanners. Misleading websites are created with the purpose of displaying these fake scanners, which leads to installation of Security Center. Following a fake scan, a message reports that y

Security Shield Pro 2011
Fake Antivirus

Security Shield Pro 2011

Security Shield Pro 2011 is a malicious security scanner designed to scare PC users into believing that their computers are infected with critical risk security threats.  This rogue scanner is commonly propagated through fake updates and video codecs. You should express great caution when downloa

Control Commander
Fake Antivirus

Control Commander

Control Commander is a misleading application distributed by Internet criminals with the intention of tricking unsuspecting computer users into buying a fake antivirus program. This program is a well designed scam, and although the interface of this fake scanner has a highly professional appearanc