Rogue:Win32/Winwebsec
Windows Defender Antivirus detects and removes this threat. See the Win32/Winwebsec description for more information.
SecurityShield
Rogue Antivirus programs are programs that generate misleading alerts and false detections in order to convince users to purchase illegitimate security software. Some of these programs may display product names or logos in an apparently unlawful attempt to impersonate Microsoft products.
- Microsoft Security Essentials
- Windows Defender
- Microsoft Safety Scanner
- Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool
EssentialCleaner
Essential Cleaner is a variant of Win32/Winwebsec - a family of programs that claims to scan for malware and displays fake warnings of "malicious programs and viruses". They then inform the user that he or she needs to pay money to register the software to remove these non-existent threats.
Win32/Winwebsec has been distributed with many different names. The name used by the malware, the user interface and other details vary to reflect each variant's individual branding. The following details describe Win32/Winwebsec when it is distributed with the name "Essential Cleaner".
Warning: Win32/Winwebsec may stop affected users from running all but a short list of specified applications. This may have an adverse effect on security applications that would otherwise remove this malware. If your antivirus scanner is unable to remove this threat because of this behavior, please see the additional removal instructions below.
MSRemovalTool
MS Removal Tool is a variant of Win32/Winwebsec - a family of programs that claims to scan for malware and displays fake warnings of "malicious programs and viruses". They then inform the user that he or she needs to pay money to register the software to remove these non-existent threats.
Win32/Winwebsec has been distributed with many different names. The name used by the malware, the user interface and other details vary to reflect each variant's individual branding. The following details describe Win32/Winwebsec when it is distributed with the name "MS Removal Tool".
Warning: Win32/Winwebsec may stop affected users from running all but a short list of specified applications. This may have an adverse effect on security applications that would otherwise remove this malware. If your antivirus scanner is unable to remove this threat because of this behavior, please see the additional removal instructions below.
PersonalShieldPro
Personal Shield Pro is a variant of Win32/Winwebsec - a family of programs that claims to scan for malware and displays fake warnings of "malicious programs and viruses". They then inform the user that he or she needs to pay money to register the software to remove these non-existent threats.
Win32/Winwebsec has been distributed with many different names. The name used by the malware, the user interface and other details vary to reflect each variant's individual branding. The following details describe Win32/Winwebsec when it is distributed with the name "Personal Shield Pro".
Warning: Win32/Winwebsec may stop affected users from running all but a short list of specified applications. This may have an adverse effect on security applications that would otherwise remove this malware. If your antivirus scanner is unable to remove this threat because of this behavior, please see the additional removal instructions below.
SecuritySphere2012
Security Sphere 2012 is a variant of Win32/Winwebsec - a family of programs that claims to scan for malware and displays fake warnings of "malicious programs and viruses". They then inform the user that he or she needs to pay money to register the software to remove these non-existent threats.
Win32/Winwebsec has been distributed with many different names. The name used by the malware, the user interface and other details vary to reflect each variant's individual branding. The following details describe Win32/Winwebsec when it is distributed with the name "Security Sphere 2012".
Warning: Win32/Winwebsec may stop affected users from running all but a short list of specified applications. This may have an adverse effect on security applications that would otherwise remove this malware. If your antivirus scanner is unable to remove this threat because of this behavior, please see the additional removal instructions below.
Attentive Antivirus
Windows Defender detects and removes this threat.
Attentive Antivirus is a variant of Win32/Winwebsec - a family of programs that claims to scan for malware and displays fake warnings of "malicious programs and viruses". They then inform you that you need to pay money to register the software to remove these non-existent threats. It may also stop processes and services, modify security settings, and block access to websites.