System Security

Alias: SystemSecurity, System Security 2009, System Security v.4.51, System Security 2008, System Security 4.52

Description: System Security is a fake anti-spyware program which is usually installed by a trojan or downloaded from one of many fraudulent Fake Scanner Sites. Once installed, System Security pretends to perform system scans and reports fake / exaggerated results. The purpose of these scans is to try and scare the user into purchasing of the full version of the application. Additionally, System Security periodically displays pop-up windows and system messages stating that your computer is infected. System Security sometimes packs a trojan that allows it to disable almost all antivirus products from running as well as to block access to many security websites.

Threat type:

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, 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 System Security: 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:

Popup messages claiming that your computer is infected.

Installation of System Security without your consent.

Inability to run antivirus programs.

Browser could be opening to about:blank.

System Security 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 System Security, you can clean your computer by downloading SpyNoMore now.

Running Process Signatures:
svchasts.exe
Windows Police Pro.exe

File Signatures:


Registered Dll (Dynamic Link Library) Signatures:
N/A

Folder Signatures:
N/A

Registry Signatures:
N/A

SpyNoMore Collected Residual File Signatures:
N/A

See Also:
IE Security
AntiSpyware Protector
MXHAntiSpyware
Malware Defender
Rapid Antivirus 2.7
smartbizsearch.com
Adware Eradicator
Spyware Fighter
ThreatNuker
Total Security