Security Tool
Security Tool Description
Security Tool is a rogue anti-spyware program that uses fake security alerts and system scan results to make computer users believe that they must purchase the Security Tool program to remove the found threats. Security Tool comes from the same group of attackers that made the fake security programs Security Shield, System Security and Total Security 2009. Use of Security Tool will not help alleviate the threat of legitimate parasites. Security Tool, through the use of Trojans and malicious websites, can be installed onto your computer without notification. After installation of Security, usually without warning to the computer, it may display the following bogus notification alert:
“Security Tool Warning
Spyware.IEMonster activity detected. This is spyware that attempts to steal passwords from Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Outlook and other programs.
Security Tool was noted as being just the opposite of any legitimate program with the name ‘Security Tool’. The hackers that created the rogue Security Tool have intentionally given it that name to further mislead computer users. Basically, the hackers want computer users to think that Security Tool has the functionality to detect and remove parasites therefore they should purchase the full version of Security Tool to carry out those actions. The only problem is Security Tool does not have that type of capability.
It is suggested that notifications like this be ignored and prompt the action of completely removing the Security Tool application from your computer. Detection and removal of Security Tool can be difficult to perform manually so it is recommended that the use of a spyware removal tool be used.
Aliases
TROJ_FAKEAV.TAM [TrendMicro]Trojan/Krap.gy [TheHacker]SecurityToolFraud [Symantec]W32/Crypt.AEBJ [Norman]a variant of Win32/Kryptik.DNY [NOD32]Packed.Win32.Krap.gy [Kaspersky]Trojan.FakeAlert.BZY [BitDefender]Generic17.AUUD [AVG]Trojan.Gen [Symantec]a variant of Win32/Kryptik.EEV [NOD32]
More aliases (825)
Security Tool Automatic Detection Tool (Recommended)
Is your PC infected with Security Tool? To safely & quickly detect Security Tool, we highly recommend you run the malware scanner listed below.
Download SpyHunter's* Malware Scanner to detect Security Tool
What happens if Security Tool does not let you open SpyHunter or blocks the Internet?
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 %LOCALAPPDATA%\ 94497139.exe 450 2 %LOCALAPPDATA%\ 1229365436.exe 417 3 %LOCALAPPDATA%\ 1697895.exe 417 4 %LOCALAPPDATA%\ 582753.exe 372 5 %LOCALAPPDATA%\ 83641184.exe 330 6 %LOCALAPPDATA%\ 391361584.exe 311 7 %LOCALAPPDATA%\ 8646031037.exe 295 8 %LOCALAPPDATA%\ 566413295.exe 295 9 %LOCALAPPDATA%\ 09723960.exe 279 10 %LOCALAPPDATA%\ 1240237708.exe 279
More files
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.
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 CLSID's were detected:
HKEY..\..\{CLSID Path} {77DC0B63-ff35-4ba9-8BE8-aa9EB676FA02}{7897A556-0E82-49F4-8C80-D0983CBF0352}{7F23592B-8F2C-4C08-83A8-BBE01BF9CC64}{AF4DA69B-E1D6-469A-855B-6445294857D4}{a791a998-ae9a-42cb-b833-45279b64dd30}
Additional Information
- The following messages's were detected:
# Message 1 Security Tool Warning
Security Tool has detected harmful software in your system. We strongly recommend you to register Security Tool to remove these threats immediately.2 Security Tool Warning
Spyware.IEMonster activity detected. This is spyware that attempts to steal passwords from Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Outlook and other programs. Click here to remove it immediately with Security Tool
Posted: September 25, 2009 | By SpywareRemove
MoreThreat Level: 10/10
(4 votes, average: 3.75 out of 5)
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Detection Count: 6,267
There is only one way to do it. If you have another coetmpur not infected, you need to copy the exe for system restore (restrui.exe), found in /windows/system 32, and either copy to a network drive, or copy to some external device, then run it on the infected machine, and roll back the coetmpur to a time before Home Security 2011 was installed.I did that, and Vista Home Security 2011 was remove from my system.
Thanks for the suggestion regarding System Restore … fortunately I hadn’t clicked any of the fake options (other than Close) and so it worked for me. Since I had lost internet connectivity, my tech support couldn’t troubleshoot it (work from home) and was going to have me ship the unit to them. So it save my non-profit $$$.
this worked for me as well thank you
i swear to god, if this spyhunter thing screws stuff even more i will…. im still thinken about it but please let this work security tool suck i could download the spyhunter and it says so far i have 2 threats thanks guys
Yeah… it’s a bad virus. Got infected with it one night through genuine ‘site’s ad’s (look for booby-trapped ads on BBC for info- scary). It said I had 38 viruses. Maybe it was a different variant but it let me on the net.
So I then downloaded MBAM, windows security essentials and trend micro stuff (5 total anti-viruses- im a bit like fort knox?).
You do have to load in safe mode though as it’s a sly thing.
And if you’ve typed ANY account info in online with this- you’re doomed. Get rid of it and change ALL your passwords.
So… my advice: download Malbytes anti-malware scanner, and look up trend micro (especially HijackThis).
And don’t ever pay someone who CAN’T spell (they spelled you’re as your’re.)
EVERYONE. FOR THOSE WHO ARE TRYING TO DOWNLOAD THIS PRODUCT, MAKE SURE YOU BOOT YOUR COMPUTER INTO SAFE MODE, BY PRESSING F8 WHILE YOUR COMPUTER IS LOADING UP. THANK YOU,
I got the same problem as every1 else. I cant don anything on my PC except on Safe Mode and even then it cant find it (Malwarebytes & SpyBot-S&D) Anytime i’m not on safemode i cant do anything and the screen is blue telling me to… “PLEASE REMOVE ALL SPYWEAR FOR THE BEST PROTECTION!” in bold red letters. I too dont know how i got this as i was just playing a mmorpg and suddnely an error popped up. Security tool as well.
Right now doing this on Safe Mode and it wont let me download this Spyware thing.
security sheild will not allow me to open spyhunter……what do i do ?
Read the blog before posting. Roger’s method is sound and should work for most savvy users. For others, I guess spend the money on SpyHunter, though I do not spend money on anything! Good luck
Trying to remove Security Tool program i keep getting messages Securty Tool Warnig to open an acct. I already have protection plan. Please give information do delete I can\\\’t get any se from my computer because i keep getting messages to apply for Security tools and i already protection.
Thank you
dont delete any files! turn cpu off and hit f8 then select safe mode with networking and download and installl then…worked for me 100 percent.
oh my lord this is happening to me what do I do I ve been trying to get rid of it for the past 3 hours system tool comes up its no in uninstall ive done F8 but nothing my antivirus only run out last week. boo hooo. can someone help me please
Start in safe mode by repeatedly tapping F8 as you boot the computer. Go to c:/users/—your name—/appdata/local/—–number below—- DELETE this file in safe mode. This is how I got the program to stop running so I could delete the rest of the files.
“—-number below—-” There will be a number when you drag and hold the mouse over the system tray on the lower right corner of the screen where the Security Tool icon is displayed. Mine was 40714.
I think this fixed the problem, hoping it doesn’t come back.
I got rid of it by rebooting the computer on safe mode (F8 when reboot) then after loged in on safe mode I made a system restore to a computer checkpoint checkpoint a week ago. When it started again the virus was gone. Hope this help.
Thanks a lot! it really helped! Guys follow the first advice, it really worked! Good luck!!
Here’s what I did to get rid of it: Restarted my infected computer and press F8 to get to start up options screen. Run Windows in Safe Mode with Networking. I could now go online through Firefox and downloaded the program from this site: SpyHunter, because I do not have any other spyware removal programs. I payed for it and it did the work for me, Security Tool is gone. I assume you can just Safe Mode and use any spyware removal programs to get rid of it, not just SpyHunter. It sucks to spend money to fix it, but if you know how to do it manually and can do it for free, go for it. I’m not a programming wiz so I took a leap of faith on it. All that security tool BS was gone in like a minute. Now my laptop is fine, good luck.
CAN YOU SEND ME INFO ON HOW TO GET RID OF THIS SECURITY TOOL CRAP,I CAN’T GET INTO ANYTHING, NOT EVEN SYSTEM RESTORE. AND I DON’T REALLY WANT TO FORMAT MY “C” DRIVE. HELPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP
So confused what websites do you trust and which ones dont you?? I am stuck in Window Security Tool HELL……Totally screwed ever since I made an error going to oogle.com and not google,com fast fingers got me this!!!
hey everyone found a way to uninstall the program
download teh program
shutdown and restart your pc
then when it is turning on press F8 really fast
should take you to a black menu screen
then use the arrow keys to go down to:
safe mode with networking
once finnished loading scrips press enter
once logged on run the setup
the setup will download another file :L
then run that file and scan ur pc
done
trust me i am a victom of security tool
Jaiden
Open a mates photo and security tool auto downloaded its self onto my pc. done all sorts of tasks to try remove it. anyone got an opinion on how to help me. .
i cant even get the tool remover download to work cause of the stupid thing what do i do
THANKS SO MUCH!
this security tool thing is SUCH a scam..
theres pop-ups coming up every 5 mins SO ANNOYING,
SPY HUNTER IS GREEEEEEEEEEEEEAT!!
TYSM!!!!! It worked…. what you do is: Intall spyhunter. Right click the link at the bottom right of your page that says SpyHunter4. Click exit then its gone!
security tool will not let me start the task manager!! what do i do????
I WILL LIKE TO REMOVE THIS SECURITY TOOL
This is my desktop except on my pc security tool wont let me go on like powerpoint ahhhh i hate you security tool!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
why did this shit happen to me im poor lady
PLEASE, PLEASE HELP ME! I have no idea how I got security tool on my pc but it’s driving me crazy! It won’t let me do anything & I’ve tried everything to get rid of it! I hope I find help soon! Thank you!
i really need to remove this security tool , not only has it put viruses in my computer but now it pops up everytime I try to add real protection . HOW DO I REMOVE IT IMMEDIATELY, please help
Can somene please tell me how to take this security tools crap off my computer.
Roger – thank you for taking the time to post such complete details on how to get rid of Security Tools. It hit my PC yesterday and I did what you suggested. I did have to go into safe mode as the minute I went to delete the sucker it would crash my computer but in safe mode I was able to locate the file, send to recycle, delete, find in the registry and delete. I scanned my computer and now it’s running great and Security Tools is gone. I am not very computer literate and I was able to follow your instructions with great results. Thanks again for sharing.
It should work
How the heck do u remove this it just popped up today like 30mins ago or so Im gettin really fustrated with it please help asap
thank you. it’s work!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!thanks
BIG BIG THANK U TO MOHAMMED U HAVE SAVED MY LIFE EVERYONE DO WHAT HE SAYS IT WORKS MY LAPTOP IS FINE AGAIN WOO HOO GOD THAT SECURITY TOOL WAS A MONSTER VIRUS HOPE I DONT SEE THAT AGAIN I WAS THINKING ABOUT BUYING A NEW LAPTOP GL EVERYONE
security tool has infected my lap top but i cant use any other programs can anyone help me please
Yeah i dont know what to do,and system tools wont stop at all!
I started computer in safemode and used system restore . Computer booted up normally and that miserable program was gone.
help me i cant uninstall security tool
hi there iv got a hp mini and iv currently got security tools some how how can i get rid of it b4 it takes over every think
Thank you guys for your instrcutiosn and your software. It looks like I removed Security Toolw oith your directions despite me knowing very little about softaware and computer. Thanks and Greetings
DVKT
Thank you so much, I think it got rid of it considering I cant find it! Im very relieved I thought my computer was a goner! Nothing got taken over thankfully!
thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you,
well my comp is completely screwd only thing i can do is hist esc ctrl alt delete if i do it fast enough but that dosent help
The only solution that worked for me was to enter safe mode (f8) before the windows loading screen appears on startup. when in safe mode the security tool has no affect. So simply delete the files from your application folder / downloads folder / programmes. When you restart in normal mode you have your computer back. Simples
hi i need a way to get rid of my security tool can you help me and email me back of what i should do
Security Tool isn’t letting me download it!!!!!! I need to get this thing off of my laptop, I have to complete stuff!!!!!!!!!!!!! ARG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
i had to attempt to download spy hunter 3 times and on the third it worked
My that is money well spent to get rid of the horrid thing, i had another “my security shield” that was crap to. invaided everything . this site is awesome thanks
Very very helpful thank you sooo much i would recomend it . no troubles perfect. thanks.