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Win 8 Antispyware 2013

Posted: October 29, 2012

Threat Metric

Threat Level: 2/10
Infected PCs: 92
First Seen: October 29, 2012
OS(es) Affected: Windows

Win 8 Antispyware 2013 pretends to be able to root spyware programs out of your computer and protect your confidential information, but after some cursory analysis, SpywareRemove.com malware researchers came to the immediate conclusion that Win 8 Antispyware 2013 is more interested in violating your PC than safeguarding its contents. Besides having anti-spyware and other security features that don't work, Win 8 Antispyware 2013 also controls your browser and access to other programs under the pretense of saving your PC from fictitious infections. The natural response to Win 8 Antispyware 2013 on your PC should be to shut Win 8 Antispyware 2013 down and use actual anti-malware programs to remove Win 8 Antispyware 2013, rather than to throw money at Win 8 Antispyware 2013's criminal authors.

When Your Antispyware Security isn't that Far from Being Spyware, Itself

Win 8 Antispyware 2013 uses the popular and effective tactic of pretending to be an anti-spyware product as a good excuse to display dramatic malware warnings, scans spilling over with infections and other types of fake security information. While Win 8 Antispyware 2013 pretends to detect spyware and related PC threats, Win 8 Antispyware 2013 has no true ability to find or get rid of malicious software – spyware or otherwise.

Infection methods for Win 8 Antispyware 2013's family (FakeRean) of rogue anti-malware products often use spam e-mail messages that link to Blackhole Exploit Kit-hosting websites. BEK may then select an appropriate exploit to use for installing a Trojan dropper for Win 8 Antispyware 2013. SpywareRemove.com malware researchers also warn that this attack isn't certain to leave symptoms.

Only PCs using Windows 8 will experience Win 8 Antispyware 2013 infections, since the standard installation routine for current members of FakeRean detects the victim's OS and determines a suitable payload. XP systems will see infections such as XP Home Security 2012 or XP Internet Security 2012, Windows 7 systems will be attacked by Win 7 Home Security 2012 and so on.

The Countless Reasons Why Win 8 Antispyware 2013 isn't Worth a Penny from You

Even when you're determined not to fall for Win 8 Antispyware 2013 questionable marketing scheme, Win 8 Antispyware 2013's mere presence can still be a security threat to your computer. SpywareRemove.com malware experts have noted a high probability of the following issuing accompanying any typical Win 8 Antispyware 2013 infection:

  • Other programs being blocked by Win 8 Antispyware 2013 under false pretenses (based on system changes that force EXE files to open Win 8 Antispyware 2013 before they can launch).
  • Browser redirects to fake web page errors. Win 8 Antispyware 2013 also may use this function to block you from visiting safe websites.
  • Disabled Windows features like the Windows Firewall or automatic update manager.

Deleting Win 8 Antispyware 2013 only requires that you find a real anti-malware program to use against Win 8 Antispyware 2013. To ensure success insofar as it's possible, SpywareRemove.com malware researchers also suggest using Safe Mode to prevent Win 8 Antispyware 2013 from launching before you begin Win 8 Antispyware 2013's deletion process. Some members of the huge FakeRean family include Antivirus 2008 Pro, Antivirus XP 2008, Windows Antivirus 2008, Vista Antivirus 2008, PC Clean Pro, Antivirus Pro 2009, Rogue.Vista Antivirus 2008, AntiSpy Safeguard, ThinkPoint, Spyware Protection 2010, Internet Antivirus 2011, Palladium Pro, XP Anti-Virus 2011, CleanThis, XP Security 2012, XP Home Security 2012 and AntiVirus PRO 2015.

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