About this tag
Fake antivirus software, also known as rogue security software, is a type of malware that disguises itself as legitimate antivirus protection. It often displays fake warnings claiming your computer is infected to trick you into paying for a full version or downloading more malware. Common examples include Antivirus 360, System Security, Windows Police, and fake Windows Defender variants like Internet Protection. These infections can block internet access and display persistent pop-ups. Removal typically involves running Malwarebytes Anti-Malware in Safe Mode or following uninstall guides from another device. Users should avoid downloading unknown software and be cautious of browser warnings that prompt software installation.
  1. JMH

    Windows 7 Google Notices Malware and Warns Users

    Your computer appears to be infected : Suspicious results and strange behavior - Web Search Help
    • JMH
    • Thread
    • antivirus computer issues data security fake antivirus google infection malware personal data security software update
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Security
  2. Kostas8221

    Windows 7 Fake Anti-viruses!Read carefully!PC infection.

    From many searches and many videos,i found fake antiviruses infecting PC:mad:,Beware of:Antivirus 360,System security,Windows police,Windows XP police.And many more,they block every page at internet,they say clean files as viruses.Don't download any weird thing that you don't know...
    • Kostas8221
    • Thread
    • breach prevention fake antivirus guide internet safety malware malwarebytes online threats pc infection safe mode scam security security risks system scan tech support uninstall virus removal windows xp
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Security
  3. Q

    Windows 7 Fake Windows Defender called Internet Protection?!

    Hi ya'll! Yesterday I was looking for a bike on a buy and sell site, I found a nice one and I wanted to see a bigger picture. So I searched for that bike on Google Pictures and found a good pic. I clicked on it and then Firefox said that this site wasn't secure and I might have gotten some...
    • Quizzious
    • Thread
    • antivirus download caution fake antivirus firefox internet protection malware online safety panda security pop-up notifications scam software security spyware system32 tech support troubleshooting url protection user experience virus removal windows defender
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  4. whoosh

    Windows 7 Decline in Web, increase in P2P attacks predicted for 2010

    http://arstechnica.com/security/news/2009/12/decline-in-web-increase-in-p2p-attacks-predicted-for-2010.ars Cybercriminals have already begun shifting their focus from websites to file-sharing networks when it comes to dispensing malware, and will continue with this trend throughout 2010...
    • whoosh
    • Thread
    • cyberthreat forecast fake antivirus mobile malware p2p malware
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Windows Security