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Security Protection - Harry Waldron (CS)

Security Best Practices, Breaking News, & Updates

Win Defender 2009 - Another Fake Security Program

Sunbelt has issued a warning for Win Defender 2009. Avoid any security related pop-ups unless it is an installed product on your PC.  Use SHIFT + CTRL + ESC to invoke task manager to exit safely out of any unexpected pop-up, as any mouse click may potentially install the malicious agent.

Win Defender 2009 - New Rogue Security Program
http://sunbeltblog.blogspot.com/2008/10/new-rogue-win-defender-2009.html

Win Defender 2009 - Sunbelt Behavioral Analysis
http://research.sunbelt-software.com/threatdisplay.aspx?threatid=396823
http://research.sunbelt-software.com/threatdisplay.aspx?threatid=174153

QUOTE: A Rogue Security Program is software that purports to scan and detect malware or other problems on the computer, but which attempts to dupe or badger users into purchasing the program by presenting the user with intrusive, deceptive warnings and/or false, misleading scan results. Rogue Security Programs typically use aggressive, deceptive advertising and may be installed without adequate notice and consent, often through exploits.

Comments

Rale said:

Hy i have a problem...every time im on my laptop browsing message pop-up your system might be at risk bla bla bla click here...its winDefender 2009 a follow all the instructions but it still pops up how can i disable it?

Thx in front...

# December 1, 2008 1:09 PM

Harry Waldron said:

Hi - Use SHIFT+CTRL+ESC to safely exit all popups.  You might try trend's free removal facility

housecall.trendmicro.com

Also register and join the forums at any of these sites for technical help

forum.aumha.org/index.php

www.bleepingcomputer.com/.../index.php

www.calendarofupdates.com/.../index.php

# December 4, 2008 1:10 PM