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Windows Smart Security

Posted: October 9, 2009

Windows Smart Security is a rogue anti-spyware application designed to use misleading tactics to extort money from unsuspecting computer users. Windows Smart Security is a clone of another rogue security application called Live Security Platinum, Security Shield 2012, Total Security 2009 and Security Tool. Windows Smart Security can be installed without notification of the computer user. After installed, Windows Smart Security will display falsified infection warning messages and conduct system scans that return fake results. Windows Smart Security is not a legitimate security program for any computer.

File System Modifications

  • The following files were created in the system:
    # File Name
    1 Windows Smart Security.lnk
    2 wss.exe

Registry Modifications

  • The following newly produced Registry Values are:
    HKEY..\..\..\..{Subkeys}HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run "Windows Smart Security"HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Windows Smart SecurityHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\[APPLICATION]\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall..{Uninstaller}Windows Smart Security

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