Category Archives: Fake Warnings
Facebook has Changed their Privacy Settings Once More warning
If you use Facebook on a daily basis, you will not overlook any setting changes or new privacy policy modifications. However, if you are not a frequent user, Facebook has Changed their Privacy Settings Once More warning could be used to intimidate you into performing completely purposeless and disturbing actions. The scam is presented through a misleading message which can be distributed via Facebook news feed, private messages or even email, if you have made your email address visible to the public. ...
Explorer.exe - Corrupt Disk
When there are a lot of similar fake computer security applications from the same malware family, they tend to use the same pop-up advertisements. Explorer.exe - Corrupt Disk is also a fake security alert that is delivered by System Repair. System Repair is a fake computer optimization tool that comes from the same nest as File Restore, Data Recovery, File Recovery and similar infections. However, Explorer.exe - Corrupt Disk fake alert is delivered only by System Repair virus and not other variants of this infection. ...
Svchost.exe - Corrupt Disk
“Svchost.exe - Corrupt Disk” is the headline of a warning which is displayed by a fake hard drive defragmentation program known as System Repair. The message refers to one of the most important system file svchost.exe which can actually get corrupted after a forceful shut down off the system or due to virus infection. ...
System Error. Hard disk failure detected
The message “System Error.Hard disk failure detected” will appear on your screen if your PC is infected with a fake hard drive defragmentation tool (HDD). The bogus warning should be ignored, because it is one of the methods for convincing a computer user that the full version of HDD should be used. ...
All activity of this computer has been recorded Fake Warning
If you cannot access your computer and the only thing you see on your screen is this warning message that says your computer is locked due to illegal activity, then you are infected with one of the Ukash virus variants. In case of Ukash infection, All activity of this computer has been recorded. Fake Warning appears on the left corner of your screen, right above the webcam image. ...
PC Defender Plus Firewall Alert
PC Defender Plus Firewall Alert is a fake security message delivered by computer infection. It is a scam that tries to convince you that your computer is infected with various malware and you need to activate PC Defender Plus to clean your computer. PC Defender Plus is obviously nothing but a fake antimalware program that does not even exist. ...
Windows Security 2012 has found critical process
“Windows Security 2012 has found critical process” is a fictitious security pop-up warning that schemers will present in order to fool you into thinking that your personal Windows system is under an attack of malware. If this bogus alert pops up on your screen, it is most likely that you have visited a dangerous web page managed by cyber crooks. In such case, it would be best to open up the Task Manager and end processes linked to Internet, because one click on the infectious web source could initiate the clandestine downloads of truly dangerous malware. ...
TrojanSPM/LX
If you have ever come across a rogue computer security tool, you probably know that such tools display fake threats. TrojanSPM/LX is an example of how a computer use may be lured into thinking that his or her computer is heavily infected with a dangerous Trojan. This imaginary infection is found in simulated notifications of such bogus programs as System Progressive Protection, System tools and others. ...
Achtung! ihr computer wurde gesperrt virus
If you turn on your PC and all you can see is an intimidating statement about your illegal Windows license, Achtung! Ihr computer wurde gesperrt virus must have been infiltrated into your computer. At first look, it may seem that the warning has been sent to you by the Microsoft Corporation, because of the simulated Windows Security Center interface and such well-known slogans as “Security Center Help protect your PC”. This is a trick that cyber schemers have decided to implement in order to confuse you about the legitimacy of a fictitious security alert. You will not have a chance to remove Achtung! Ihr computer wurde gesperrt virus’notification from your screen, because of the multiple malignant processes that will be carried out. ...
Your system has been blocked
Your system has been blocked is a part of the cunning Microsoft Security Essentials Alert scam, which has been targeting operating Windows systems all over the world. The fictitious alert that pops up on your screen is fueled by a vicious Trojan, which you need to remove from your system as soon as possible; otherwise, you will have no chance of having the irritating message Your system has been blocked removed from your PC’s screen and your system will be locked down without a chance for you to access the Internet or those Windows tools that could help you delete the obnoxious application from your computer manually. ...
