My Security Engine

Alias: My Security Engine, My Security Engine Trojan, Home Security Essentials

Description: My Security Engine is a rogue anti-spyware application which is usually installed onto your computer by rogue websites (drive-by download) or by a trojan such as the Vundo trojan. Once installed, My Security Engine pretends to scans your computer and displays fake results. My Security Engine also displays annoying pop-up windows and fake system alerts stating that computer is infected or is under attack. The ultimate goal of this trojan is to scare you and have you purchase the full version of My Security Engine.

My Security Engine can block executable programs from running. If this is your case, please follow the special removal instructions below:

My Security Engine Special Removal Instructions.

This procedure will require you to restart your computer so it is advisable that you bookmark this page for later reference.

Step 1: Restart your computer in Safe Mode with Networking. To go into Safe Mode, restart your PC normally and start tapping the F8 key until you are presented with DOS style options. For Windows XP, use the keyboard up/down arrow keys to select 'Safe Mode with Networking'. For Windows Vista select 'Windows Vista Advanced Boot Options' then select 'Safe Mode with Networking'.

Step 2: Your computer will start and give you an option to log is as Administrator. Select this option (log in as Administrator).

Step 3: Download and run SpyNoMore to remove My Security Engine. Make sure to run SpyNoMore in 'Full Scan' mode and to select the entire drive you operating system resides on (in most cases this will be C:). Please remember SpyNoMore may detect CleanUp Antivirus as Fake Alert trojan.

Step 4: After you have disinfected your computer, restart it once more normally. If you are unable to access the internet go to Control Panel > Internet Options > Connections > Lan Settings, then remove any checkmarks under the 'Proxy Server' section.

Threat type:

Hijacker - A Hijacker is a software application that takes control of your browser's settings. Usually it changes your home page and redirects it to some unknown site or modifies your search settings. It prevents you from changing back your browser's settings. An infected browser usually operates much slower.

Ransomware - Ransomware is a software application that infects a computer and asks for money to have the infection removed.

Trojan - A Trojans or Trojan Horse is any programs that installs itself secretly normally via malware programs, quite often with sinister intent. Once installed, the trojan author (hacker) can gain complete control of the infected PC. Trojans are usually designed to steal sensitive information and/or destroy the system. Trojans can be distributed as unsolicited email attachments, or bundled with freeware and shareware programs.

Advice: Remove This is a very high risk threat and should be removed immediately as to prevent harm to your computer and / or to protect your privacy.

Detection:
SpyNoMore removes My Security Engine: Yes

Threat risk: Very High Risk

Extremely dangerous malware. Uses stealth installation, randomly named entries and has the capability to self update or resurrect after incomplete removal. Almost impossible to remove manually. Category mostly consists of trojans and spyware.

Symptoms:

My Security Engine mysteriously appears after visiting a rogue website.

Popup messages claiming that your computer is infected or is under attack.

My Security Engine is launched and stays resident in background. Right-clicking the icon does not give the option to 'exit' the program.

If you try to run a program you may receive an error such as "Application cannot be launched".

My Security Engine Signature Details: The following information includes some of the standard signatures associated with this spyware threat. Please do not attempt to manually remove these items from your computer; Removing these items incorrectly or partially can cause your computer to experience critical errors, prevent your computer from restarting or cause loss of Internet connectivity. Should you be infected with My Security Engine, you can clean your computer by downloading SpyNoMore now.

Running Process Signatures:
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File Signatures:
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Registered Dll (Dynamic Link Library) Signatures:
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Folder Signatures:
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Registry Signatures:
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SpyNoMore Collected Residual File Signatures:
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See Also:
Digital Protection
AP Manager
searchwebway3.com
I-Q Manager
Control Commander
Personal Defender
AKM Antivirus 2010 Pro
A-fast Antivirus
Antispyware Soft
Protection Center