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Antimalware – Proven Antivirus Protection

Posted: October 8, 2013

Threat Metric

Threat Level: 2/10
Infected PCs: 62
First Seen: October 8, 2013
OS(es) Affected: Windows

Antimalware Proven Antivirus Protection Screenshot 1Antimalware - Proven Antivirus Protection is a rogue anti-malware scanner based on a relatively old branch of the WinWeb Security family. Like other members of that family, Antimalware - Proven Antivirus Protection is capable of imitating the warning messages and overall appearance of a PC security product, but can't provide real protection from unsafe software. Again, like other WinWebSec variants, Antimalware - Proven Antivirus Protection also is a security hazard and may block you from using a wide range of applications under the excuse of 'protecting' you from infections. SpywareRemove.com malware researchers suggest that you don't take Antimalware - Proven Antivirus Protection's word for it, and use a legitimate brand of anti-malware software to remove Antimalware - Proven Antivirus Protection from your computer.

When a Program's Title Exemplifies Everything that It Isn't

The famous question of 'What's in a name' appears, finally, to have an answer: at any rate, in the subject of Antimalware - Proven Antivirus Protection, what's in a name is pure irony. Although Antimalware - Proven Antivirus Protection is crafted to look like an anti-malware scanner and its title, system scans and pop-up warnings seem to bear out this disguise, Antimalware - Proven Antivirus Protection actually is harmful software that attempts to steal money and personal information by offering you services that Antimalware - Proven Antivirus Protection doesn't intend to supply.

Of course, this scam isn't a new one, and Antimalware - Proven Antivirus Protection only is one of very many members of WinWebSec, a scamware family that finds profit from creating fake warning messages, system scans with deliberate inaccuracies and even browser hijacks to fake warning pages. By causing these problems along with quite a few others (Antimalware - Proven Antivirus Protection can block you from using most other programs), Antimalware - Proven Antivirus Protection attempts to force you to buy its software for 'disinfecting' your computer. Naturally, there's no benefit to following Antimalware - Proven Antivirus Protection up on its advice.

The Proven Cure to the Malware that's In Hiding as a Fake One

Since Antimalware - Proven Antivirus Protection will claim that many other applications on your computer are infected and block them, along with taking additional actions that may reduce your access to basic Windows security features, SpywareRemove.com malware researchers recommend treating Antimalware - Proven Antivirus Protection as a high-level threat to your PC's safety. Real anti-malware programs should be used to remove Antimalware - Proven Antivirus Protection and the side effects of its installation, and doing so doesn't mandate any kind of purchase or registration of this fraudulent product. If Antimalware - Proven Antivirus Protection blocks any security programs you require for removing Antimalware - Proven Antivirus Protection, you can resort to a variety of PC security tactics, starting with Safe Mode and ending with booting from an emergency backup OS.

Antimalware - Proven Antivirus Protection just is one brand among many in its family, and SpywareRemove.com malware experts encourage identifying relatives of Antimalware - Proven Antivirus Protection on sight so that they can be dealt with appropriately. As examples of the most common brand names, some other WinWebSec-based scamware products related to Antimalware - Proven Antivirus Protection include Antivirus Security, System Security, AntiSpyware Pro 2009, Total Security, Total Security 2009, Security Tool, Trojan.RogueAV.a.gen, System Adware Scanner 2010, FakeAlert-KW.e, Advanced Security Tool 2010, System Tool 2011, MS Removal Tool, Antivirus Center, Security Shield, Personal Shield Pro, Advanced PC Shield 2012, Security Sphere 2012 and Futurro Antivirus.

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