Phoenix Computer Repair and Business IT Support | Expert Solutions You Can Trust
 
 
 

Computer Repair Experts in Phoenix, Arizona. my PC Techs Presents:

Tech Tips - Business IT Support Tips


RSS feed for my PC Techs news  RSS Feeds: Entries (RSS) and Comments (RSS)

Pages

Tech Tip Archives
Log in

Which Do You Use Most Often for Work?

View Results

Loading ... Loading ...

Rogue Antivirus Programs

Rogue viruses are a type of malware that pretend to be system optimization or Anti-Virus programs. They start off by alerting you to faults or viruses in your computer and offer to fix the errors or remove the viruses; usually asking you to pay for their service. Unfortunately, the virus the are alerting you to is a hoax. The only virus is the program itself that is telling you that you have a virus!

Most Rogues will ask for a small amount of money, usually between 20 and 60 dollars. They ask for a modest amount of money to make them appear more likely to be legitimate anti-virus programs to the user. This allows them to stay below the radar, since large financial transactions are easier to trace.

A few examples of Rogue viruses are the Windows Recovery and Anti-Virus+ viruses. These viruses vary on their removal methods, but most can be taken care of with a combination of the RKill and Malwarebyte’s Anti-Malware Anti-Virus software. Many of these viruses also have some blow-back after they are removed – like hidden folders, exe files not opening, not being able to change your desktop wallpaper and key administration tools like task manager, command prompt and gpedit being disabled. Additionally, Rogue viruses often bring other viruses with them. They will use these other viruses as launchers, such as the Alurean rootkit that the Windows Recovery virus uses.

A guide written by Grinler on Bleeping Computer is listed below and is a great guide for removing Rogue viruses. It is targeted at the Windows Recovery virus in particular but the removal method is very much the same. If you have problems with not being able to open programs you can also try following the Microsoft Support article below.

Removal Guide (Link to http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/virus-removal/remove-windows-recovery)

Microsoft EXE File Support Article (Link to http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555067)

As we always say, viruses are very real and very easy to catch if you’re not safe with your internet browsing habits. In all situations make sure you have a recent backup copy of your data because you can never be too safe.

Pictures of fake anti-virus programs that are actually infections on a computer:

Fake Virus Warning

Fake Virus Warning


Fake Virus Warning

Fake Virus Warning


Fake Virus Warning

Fake Virus Warning


>> Did you like this article? Ping it!

 

 

Your feedback is appreciated. Leave a comment below:

 

 

Call (602) 456-0150 or email us admin@mypctechs.com
to schedule a FREE computer systems evaluation for your business.

Or click here to send us a message from our website.

 


 


WE WORK HARD FOR YOU, BUT DON'T JUST TAKE OUR WORD FOR IT!
We've helped over 1,000 satisfied businesses throughout the Phoenix valley, click here to view some of their testimonials:

computer tech support near mePhoenix Computer Repair Testimonials on Google My Business My PC Techsmy PC Techs on TwitterFacebook Page for my PC TechsTech Support by United States Citizens Based in Arizona
Home | Computer Repair Phoenix | Managed IT | Web Development | Testimonials | Contact | Privacy | Pay | Blog RSS feed for my PC Techs news | Site Map

Phoenix Arizona: 125 N. 2nd Street, Suite 533 Phoenix, Arizona 85004
Phone: (602) 456-0150 | Email: admin@mypctechs.com
©2010 my PC Techs is owned and operated by Leo Polus, L.L.C., concept by Andre Morris
 

Managed IT and Computer Repair services for these Arizona cities: Ahwatukee, Carefree, Cave Creek, Chandler, Chandler Heights, Fountain Hills, Gilbert, Glendale, Higley, Laveen, Mesa, Paradise Valley, Peoria, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tempe

To learn how Managed IT and Computer Repair services can help your Phoenix area business save money and increase productivity, click here to visit Phoenix Computer Repairs.

my PC Techs | Expert IT and Computer Repair Solutions You Can Trust | (602) 456-0150