WinSecurity [REPEATED]

WinSecurity is an adware program with a confirmed past of installing itself automatically, refusing to uninstall itself by proper procedures and displaying inaccurate system information. While WinSecurity doesn't attempt to swindle its users out of money through fake software registration or misleading security information, WinSecurity does claim to possess browser-protecting features that malware researchers see no evidence of its possessing. WinSecurity currently has the classification of a Potentially Unwanted Program, rather than a legitimate browser add-on. Unfortunately, not all anti-malware companies have yet developed database entries specific to WinSecurity, and using trustworthy, up-to-date anti-malware products for WinSecurity's removal should be considered highly advantageous.

The Browser Protection that Refuses to Leave Your Browser Alone

Although malware researchers often find new scamware pretending to 'protect' your PC (as can be seen with the new variants of Multi-Rogue 2014), these fake products generally are designed to operate as independent programs. As a browser toolbar specialized in delivering advertisements, WinSecurity represents an unusual middle ground between adware and scamware, since WinSecurity also claims to block Web attacks (such as phishing tactics conducted through websites) with no hard evidence to back up these claims. However, WinSecurity's advertising features are entirely functional, and use a range of third party providers, including some that may be distributing unsafe content.

WinSecurity currently is distributed under the version 2.1, although malware experts have not found any previous versions of WinSecurity in distribution. The WinSecurity toolbar also displays the standard traits of threats and unwanted software, including blocking any deletion attempts and often being installed by methods that don't require your permission. Finally, like most browser-oriented threat, WinSecurity also may take the control of your Web browser and lead it to unwanted sites. Sites favored by WinSecurity typically are pornographic, but also may include outright unsafe content that could harm your computer.

WinSecurity's close relatives, which borrow most of their code between them, all share these traits. Clones of this adware include WebEnhance, WebCheck and WinGuard. When examined independently, WinSecurity has been in circulation since at least 2013.

Unwanted Advertisements: the Price for Browser Security that's Too High to Pay

WinSecurity's compatibility with Internet Explorer is verified, with malware researchers still engaged in researching its ability to affect other browsers. However, no matter which browser you prefer, contact with WinSecurity advertising content creates a security risk that may expose your PC to additional threats or harm its performance. For PCs with WinSecurity installations, you should launch scans by anti-malware products able to delete WinSecurity and any other unwanted applications that could install themselves at the same time as the WinSecurity toolbar. If you're unable to scan your PC, you can use a removable device to boot your computer, Safe Mode or engage other, standard security solutions that disable threats temporarily.

Self-education, updating your software and having strong anti-malware protection are the three crucial steps in protecting any computer from WinSecurity. Adware like WinSecurity may superficially resemble real security products but is unable to provide the protection of real anti-malware brands. Accordingly, trusting any advertisement recommendations, download links or warnings provided by WinSecurity is a dubious act that may end up harming your computer more than normal adware ever could accomplish on its own.