PcsSecure

PcsSecure Description

PcsSecure is a dangerous and fake security application that comes from the group of hackers that created programs within the family of the rogue anti-spyware program WiniGuard. PcsSecure or Pcs Secure, is promoted as a security application that is able to detect and remove parasites. Not only does PcsSecure not have the ability to perform these actions, but PcsSecure poses a risk of damaging system files and the Windows registry.

PcsSecure, after installation, will modify system settings, display false popup warning notifications and initiate system scans that return several bogus results.

Purchase of PcsSecure is not recommended because it can put you at risk of your credit card information being compromised. It is suggested that PcsSecure be detected and safely removed with an anti-spyware application.

PcsSecure belongs to the FakeSmoke family, which includes members such as AntiAdd, AntiKeep, AntiTroy, APcDefender, APCProtect, APcSafe, APcSecure, BlockDefense, BlockKeeper, BlockProtector, BlockScanner, BlockWatcher, ByteDefender, DefendAPc, GreatDefender, GuardPcs, GuardWWW, InSysSecure, KeepCop, LinkSafeness, MyPcSecure, PCprotectar, PcSecureNet, PcsProtector, ProtectDefender, ProtectPcs, ProtectSoldier, RESpyWare, SafeFighter, SafePcAv, SaveDefender, SaveKeep, SaveKeeper, SecureKeeper, SecurePcAv, SecureVeteran, SecureWarrior, SecurityFighter, SecuritySoldier, ShieldSafeness, SiteAdware, SiteVillain, SoftBarrier, SoftCop, SoftSafeness, SoftStronghold, SoftVeteran, SysDefence, SysDefenders, SysProtector, SystemFighter, SystemVeteran, SystemWarrior, TheDefend, TrustCop, TrustFighter, TrustSoldier, TrustWarrior, Virus Protector, WinBlueSoft, WiniFighter, WiniGuard and WiniShield.

PcsSecure Automatic Detection Tool (Recommended)

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Technical Details

Visual & GUI Characteristics

File System Modifications

Tutorials: If you wish to learn how to remove malware components manually, you can read the tutorials on how to find malware, kill unwanted processes, remove malicious DLLs and delete other harmful files. Always be sure to back up your PC before making any changes.

The following files were created in the system:

#	File Name	Detection Count
1	1 PcsSecure.lnk	614
2	PcsSecure.lnk	607
3	%AllUsersProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\PcsSecure	403
4	%ProgramFiles%\PcsSecure Software\PcsSecure	396
5	PcsSecure.exe	87
6	setup[1].exe	73

Registry Modifications

Tutorial: To edit and delete registry entries manually, read the tutorial on how to remove malicious registry entries.

Tip & Warning: Editing and removing the wrong registry keys can severely damage your PC, so remember to backup your Windows Registry! To optimize your Windows Registry and speed up your PC, download RegHunter's registry cleaner.

The following newly produced Registry Values are:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\[APPLICATION]\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall..{Uninstaller}PcsSecure

Posted: January 25, 2010 | By SpywareRemove