Windows alerts have also become objects of hackers` attacks. Lately, a fake Windows Security Alert has been noticed by security specialists. This alert is reported to be produced by a rogueware application which is targeting vulnerabilities in computers. Spyware Protect 2009 is known to be a fake AV tool and its one and only intention is to mislead unsuspecting users into thinking their computers are seriously infected and numerous files have to be removed with the help of the fake security tool Spyware Protect 2009.
The fake Windows Security Alert is very persistent, and it pops up on your desktop and pretends to be a legitimate notification displayed by Windows. The malicious message warns you about the following problem:
"Windows reports that the computer is infected. Antivirus software helps to protect your computer against viruses and other security threats. Click here for the scan you computer. Your system might be at risk now."
Do not believe in this tricky warning. It is shown to mislead you into thinking there is a problem with your machine but, in fact, there is nothing wrong with your system. The only problem is the attacker Spyware Protect 2009. This fake AV tool imitates a reliable security application but the truth is that it has entered your PC without your knowledge and approval, and it causes serious problems. To stop the annoying warnings, you have to remove the intruder as soon as possible. Furthermore, you have to make sure that your anti-spyware application is reliable and effective, and it is able to detect real threats on your computer. Another thing you have to ensure is that you keep your programs up to date, and you do not use older versions because they are much more vulnerable to hackers` attacks. Last but not least, avoid visiting unknown web sites, as if you open insecure pages you may become a victim of some of the latest creations of cyber criminals.