Win 7 Home Security 2013
Win 7 Home Security 2013 Description
Win 7 Home Security 2013 is a fake anti-malware program that displays inaccurate security information to make your computer appear as though it’s heavily-infected with dozens of types of malware. Because Win 7 Home Security 2013 looks like an actual anti-malware product and may be installed by malicious sites that recommend Win 7 Home Security 2013 as security software, victims may be unaware of Win 7 Home Security 2013′s true nature and spend unnecessary money on a registration fee. Nonetheless, SpywareRemove.com malware researchers have long since confirmed that Win 7 Home Security 2013 can’t detect or delete PC threats regardless of whether or not you pay for Win 7 Home Security 2013. Like any member of FakeRean, Win 7 Home Security 2013 should be removed with a legitimate anti-malware application instead of trusted, particularly since Win 7 Home Security 2013 may block vital security features for the Windows OS.
Win 7 Home Security 2013: Making Itself at Home in the Worst Ways Possible
Win 7 Home Security 2013 is a reskin of similar PC threats from its particular branch of the FakeRean family, a collection of rogue anti-malware applications that share similar attack traits and appearances. Besides its name and a new color to its interface, Win 7 Home Security 2013 is identical to scamware programs like XP Anti-Virus 2011, Win 7 Security Cleaner Pro, XP Security 2013, AntivirusXP 2008, Vista Smart Defender Pro, Win 7/Vista/XP Smart Defender, Win 7 AntiVirus 2012, Win 8 Defender 2013, Win 8 Antivirus 2013, Win 7 Home Security Pro 2013, AntiSpy Safeguard, XP Smart Defender Pro, Win 7/XP/Vista Protection 2013, Antivirus2008, PCclean Pro, Vista Security 2012, Vista Defender, Windows Antivirus 2008, Windows Vista Security 2012, Vista Antivirus 2008, Vista Antispyware 2013, Vista Antivirus 2012, XP Antivirus 2013, Vista Home Security 2013, XPdefender, XP Internet Security Pro 2013, ThinkPoint, Vista Security 2013, Win 7 Security 2013, Win 8 Antispyware 2013, Win 7 Security Plus 2013, Internet Security, XP Internet Security 2013, Win 8 Security System, Win 7 Antispyware 2013, XP Antispyware 2013, Win 8 Security Suite 2013, XP Total Security 2013, Palladium Pro, Windows XP Internet Security 2012, XP Security 2012, Vista Antivirus 2013, Win 7 Internet Security 2011, Win 7/Win 8/XP Defender 2013, XP Home Security 2013, Antivirus2008Pro, Win 7 Defender, XP Security Plus 2013, XP Home Security 2012, Privacy Protection, Windows Vista Internet Security 2012, Internet Protector, Windows Essentials Pro 2013, Vista Internet Security 2012, Vista Security Plus 2013, Internet Security 2012, Vista Security Cleaner Pro, Windows 7 Internet Security 2012, Win 7 Smart Defender Pro, XP Security Cleaner Pro, Win 7 Internet Security Pro 2013, Win 8 Home Security 2013, Win 7 Security 2012, Win 7 Internet Security 2013, Win 7 Antivirus 2013, Antivirus Pro 2009, Internet Security 2013, Vista Antivirus 2008, Win 7 Internet Security 2012, PC Defender Plus, XP Internet Security 2012, Windows Vista Antivirus 2012, CleanThis, Spyware Protection 2010, Win Server Defender, Windows 7 Antispyware 2012 and Antispyware Pro 2012. However, SpywareRemove.com malware analysts have noted that other members of the FakeRean family may include significant variations in both appearance and attacks, although they will still try to appear as some form of ostensibly-functional anti-malware scanner.
In keeping with its artifice of having security features, Win 7 Home Security 2013 includes many types of pop-up alerts, all of which warn you about erroneous infections. SpywareRemove.com malware experts have found that the majority of these announce high-level threats, such as backdoor Trojans, keyloggers, advanced spyware attacks and attacks against Windows components – all intended to make a victim throw money at Win 7 Home Security 2013 in hopes of making these threats vanish. Similarly, scans by Win 7 Home Security 2013 include large lists of fake malware infections that always should be considered inaccurate, as well as and potentially harmful to your PC (if you attempt to delete a supposedly infected file).
While Win 7 Home Security 2013 leverages its marketing scam effectively, you should never feel the need to purchase Win 7 Home Security 2013, as any problems with your PC actually are caused by Win 7 Home Security 2013 or associated PC threats. However, if you wish to use a freely-circulated registration key to fake Win 7 Home Security 2013′s registration prior to removing Win 7 Home Security 2013 entirely, SpywareRemove.com malware researchers have found such tactics to be safe and potentially helpful.
Win 7 Home Security 2013′s Bounty of Dangerous ‘Security’ Features
As you’ve probably guessed by now, Win 7 Home Security 2013 doesn’t have any real security features, but Win 7 Home Security 2013 may make additional attacks that hinder your PC’s safety under the guise of protecting it. Attacks that SpywareRemove.com malware experts have noted as both particularly likely and especially hazardous to your computer’s safety include:
- Browser hijacks that block other websites by redirecting you to fake error pages. This attack can function in all major browsers.
- Registry changes that force Win 7 Home Security 2013 to launch before you’re able to open any EXE file. This allows Win 7 Home Security 2013 to block programs with fake warning messages.
- Additional Registry changes that disable Windows features like the firewall, Security Center, Windows Defender or update management.
Since these attacks compromise your computer’s safety to the extreme, SpywareRemove.com malware researchers recommend removing Win 7 Home Security 2013 with anti-malware software ASAP. In cases of Win 7 Home Security 2013 blocking your preferred anti-malware program, you can disable Win 7 Home Security 2013 by booting from a USB device or Safe Mode.
Win 7 Home Security 2013 Automatic Detection Tool (Recommended)
Is your PC infected with Win 7 Home Security 2013? To safely & quickly detect Win 7 Home Security 2013, we highly recommend you run the malware scanner listed below.
Download SpyHunter's* Malware Scanner to detect Win 7 Home Security 2013
What happens if Win 7 Home Security 2013 does not let you open SpyHunter or blocks the Internet?
Technical Details
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 1 %AppData%\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Templates\[RANDOM CHARACTERS].exe 2 %CommonAppData%\[RANDOM CHARACTERS].exe 3 %LocalAppData%\[RANDOM CHARACTERS].exe 4 %LocalAppData%\[RANDOM CHARACTERS].exe 5 %Temp%\[RANDOM CHARACTERS].exe 6 %UserProfile%\Desktop\Win 7 Home Security 2013.lnk 7 %UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\Win 7 Home Security 2013\ 8 %UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\Win 7 Home Security 2013\Uninstall Win 7 Home Security 2013.lnk 9 %UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\Win 7 Home Security 2013\Win 7 Home Security 2013.lnk
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 newly produced Registry Values are:
HKEY..\..\{Value}HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.exe\shell\open\command "(Default)" = "%LocalAppData%\.exe" -a "%1" %*HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\ah\shell\open\command "(Default)" = "%LocalAppData%\.exe" -a "%1" %*HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\ "(Default)" = 'Application'HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\.exe "(Default)" = ''HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\.exe\shell\open\command "(Default)" = "%LocalAppData%\.exe" -a "%1" %*HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\\DefaultIcon "(Default)" = '%1'HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\\shell\open\command "(Default)" = "%LocalAppData%\.exe" -a "%1" %*HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Clients\StartMenuInternet\FIREFOX.EXE\shell\open\command "(Default)" = ""%LocalAppData%\.exe -a "C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe""HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Clients\StartMenuInternet\FIREFOX.EXE\shell\safemode\command "(Default)" = ""%LocalAppData%\.exe" -a "C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe" -safe-mode"HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Clients\StartMenuInternet\IEXPLORE.EXE\shell\open\command "(Default)" = ""%LocalAppData%\.exe" -a "C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe""HKEY..\..\..\..{Subkeys}HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\ah\shell\open\command "IsolatedCommand"
Additional Information
- The following messages's were detected:
# Message 1 Privacy alert!
Rogue malware detected in your system. Data leaks and system damage are possible. Click here for a free security scan and spyware deletion.2 Privacy threat!
Spyware intrusion detected. Your system is infected. System integrity is at risk. Private data can be stolen by third parties, including credit card details and passwords. Click here to perform a security repair.3 Virus infection!
System security was found to be compromised. Your computer is now infected. Attention, irreversible system changes may occur. Private data may get stolen. Click here now for an instant anti-virus scan.
Posted: October 8, 2012 | By SpywareRemove
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