Ransomware | Angelo PC

Posts Tagged ‘ransomware’

Microsoft Security Essentials Infection

October 7, 2010

There seems to be a new dog playing some old tricks, out there, which has boldly labeled itself as “Microsoft Security Essentials”. I guess they have no problem attaching reputable names to their products. Just like other ransomware (Windows Defence, Win Antivirus 2010…), it tries to scare you into buying some software that will fix your errors, clean your entire computer system and make life, in general, much better. Don’t click it. Don’t try to close it. Shut down your computer and pick up the phone.

Read the rest of this entry »

Posted in Malware, Security | Tags: clean, Fake Antivir Rogue Antivirus, infections, Microsoft Security Essentials, ransomware | No Comments »

WARNING: Fake Antivir Rogue Antivirus

December 12, 2009

I just want to provide a quick warning about what I witnessed on a customer's computer, yesterday. In the last two weeks, I've received at least ten calls regarding fake alerts and rogue antivirus programs infecting peoples' computers. Until yesterday, it was always some no-name program like "Win Antivirus", "PCAntiMalware", "XP Antivirus Protection" or "Antivirus 2009". Yesterday was different, though. This one had actually taken the name "Antivir", which, in reality, is a trusted antivirus program, offered by a company called "Avira". Read the rest of this entry »

Posted in Identity Protection, Scam, Security | Tags: antivir, antivirus, ransomware, rogue, Scam, security, spyware | 1 Comment »