Tue, Aug 14 2012 10:47 Don

Windows Safety Series Removal Guide

Windows Safety Series is a computer infection from the Rogue.FakeVimes family of rogue anti-spyware programs. This infection is considered a rogue due to its deliberate use of false scan results, the displaying of fake security alerts, and because it changes settings on your computer so that you are no longer able to run legitimate programs. This infection is spread via three methods. The first method is through the display of online advertisements that pretend to be an online anti-malware scanner. This scanner will state that your computer is infected and then prompt you to download and install the rogue. The second method is through Trojans that pretend to be software required to view an online video. The last method is hacked web sites that attempt to exploit vulnerabilities found on your computer to install the infection without your permission or knowledge.

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