This scam claims to be a Windows system-optimization utility. Its modus operandi: scaring you into thinking your computer is infected. Once you fall for the ruse and download what you think is malware repair software, you may then expose your credit card information when you attempt to buy the security software online.  Welcome to the nightmarish world of Trojan malware scams.

Here’s how it works: The Trojan attack may begin in the typical way, by infecting your computer via an email attachment or downloaded music, photo or freeware file. Then, the malware will display its message, hoping you will take the bait. It will claim that your computer’s security has been compromised. (This is actually true.)

Scary messages from this bogus utility will begin to pop up, but they are fake warnings. Their only purpose is to convince you to download and install the bogus, infected Windows Repair software. If you do, you’ll likely you will be hit with a barrage of warnings that recommend you buy the full-fledged Windows Repair software pack.

In fact, this barrage is so aggressive that it may temporarily render your computer unusable. It also blocks other software from launching. There’s a good reason for that, from a cyber criminal’s viewpoint. The malware code that blocks these applications also effectively prevents warnings that your computer’s security applications would otherwise issue, tipping you off to the presence of malware.

The fake dialogue box in Windows Repair will likely look convincing, but the best course of action at this point is to get expert advice on how to cleanse your computer of this Trojan. Removing this particular variety of spyware is a technically challenging task because it may hide some components, making it difficult for an amateur to purge it completely.

They also provide phone numbers for you to call saying they are Microsoft Tech support experts when in fact they are just overseas people sitting in a desk trying to do bogus repairs and trying to charge you big or small amounts transactions from your credit card. They even willing to remote (control) your computer showing you bogus errors and demand payment to have it removed…which by the way “they never remove the problem” they just get your credit card information and suck the money out of your bank.  Don’t fall for these traps you guys. I see lots of these things happen, it’s not good. Let the professionals deal with it and remove this nasty scam program from your computer.

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