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Windows Security Booster

Posted: March 9, 2014

Threat Metric

Ranking: 2,063
Threat Level: 1/10
Infected PCs: 9,565
First Seen: March 10, 2014
Last Seen: October 15, 2023
OS(es) Affected: Windows

Windows Security Booster is a fake anti-malware product that detects fake threats in lieu of providing actual protection from threats, all to convince you to spend your money on its non-functional security suite. However, showing you fake alerts isn't where Windows Security Booster's repertoire of attacks stops and malware experts find it most concerning that Windows Security Booster is capable of preventing other applications from launching. Because Windows Security Booster is a member of a family with an extended history of receiving regular updates, you should remove Windows Security Booster with anti-malware products that are just as up-to-date as Windows Security Booster, to prevent any of its system changes from continuing to trouble your computer.

The Security Boost that Puts Your PC in Danger

Windows Security Booster is part of an ongoing family of rogue anti-malware programs, the FakeVimes that often diverge in names, and, more rarely, in basic visual design while trying to imitate the surface appearances of various anti-malware suites. Windows Security Booster and its many relatives may be installed through fake security alerts and updates that involve harmful browser scripts, which is one of several reasons why malware researchers suggest that you block all scripts from untrusted websites. As its name would imply, Windows Security Booster is compatible only with Windows, just like fellow scamware 'products' Privacy Guard Pro, PrivacyGuard Pro 2.0, Extra Antivirus, Fast Antivirus 2009, Presto TuneUp, Windows Security Suite, Smart Virus Eliminator, Packed.Generic.245, Volcano Security Suite, Windows Enterprise Suite, Enterprise Suite, Additional Guard, Live PC Care, PC Live Guard, Live Enterprise Suite, Security Antivirus, My Security Wall, CleanUp Antivirus and Smart Security.

Confirmed symptoms of Windows Security Booster may include the following behaviors, although malware researchers warn that the often-updated nature of Windows Security Booster's family of fake anti-malware programs may cause additional issues to appear:

  • Pop-up alerts imitating firewall warning messages about unauthorized network access, anti-malware alerts regarding spyware compromising specific programs and other warnings related to high-level PC threats. These pop-ups will appear on an ongoing basis, no matter if your system has been affected by any threat besides Windows Security Booster.
  • Attacks against other programs by terminating them automatically. Windows Security Booster may modify the Windows Registry to achieve these attacks or, simply, monitor any memory processes for ones that match the names of 'unwanted' programs – which may include Firefox, Yahoo Messenger or even the Task Manager.
  • Imitation 'system scans' that always detect threats on your computer. These detections aren't accurate, nor is Windows Security Booster capable of removing any real threats that might be installed.

How to Say No to a Scamware Booster Shot

Windows Security Booster is no more of a help to your PC's security than any other kind of threatening software, and malware researchers have rated Windows Security Booster as a high-level threat that always should be isolated, disabled and exterminated with all due prejudice. It's suggested that you look towards real anti-malware products for appropriately complete deletion processes, particularly if they can be launched from Safe Mode, which is capable of disabling many kinds of threats. Since rogue anti-malware programs sometimes use Trojan downloaders for their installation, using extensive disinfection protocols also is necessary to account for the possibility of other threats installing Windows Security Booster.

Although Windows Security Booster's central tactic is its attempt to convince you that Windows Security Booster is worth any of your hard-earned money, Windows Security Booster also includes attacks that may endanger your PC until they're disabled. A fast, appropriately strong anti-malware program's response against Windows Security Booster and all similar types of threats is recommended. Meanwhile, if you've had the misfortune to give Windows Security Booster your money or personal information, malware experts advise treating any confidential data as if it's been given to the wrong persons – with predictable consequences.

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