It seems like creators of fake computer programs never sleep. A new nasty rogue anti-spyware called Antivirus Soft is targeting and infecting more and more computer systems. The important fact is that the program is able to install itself without permission and even knowledge of a user so basically no one is protected from being infected. Antivirus Soft is also able to block your legitimate security tool which will protect the malicious application from being detected and removed.
As soon as the rogue is installed to computer, Antivirus Soft is configured to start automatically when computer is booted. No matter which program is running Antivirus Soft will always run in the background.
The application also has its fake scanner which is launched each time Windows is started. The scanner just imitates searching for infections and generates a list of files that Antivirus Soft recommends removing. In reality these files are not infections and can even be legitimate programs of your system. Removing them can result improper operation of your Windows. Antivirus Soft will, however, try to convince you eliminating them because that is the way the program is hustling a computer user out of his money. According to Antivirus Soft, the removal function is only available in a full version of a program. That is why it starts persuading to purchase Antivirus Soft.
Another malicious activity is modifying Windows Registry. Antivirus Soft adds some entries there and this leads to constant appearance of pop up ads and security notifications announcing that your system has been attacked by an internet virus.
To complicate everything even more, Antivirus Soft changes some of your browser settings and blocks every single website you are trying to visit. It states that the website is infected or that your computer has some spyware infections.
Every notification is very similar to the messages of Windows Security Center so it is very easy to be tricked by this scareware. Anyway, you have to be very careful and investigate before installing any application to your computer. When it comes to paying money you should be double careful because you surely don’t want any criminals to see your credit card information.
Finally, if you became a victim of the creators of Antivirus Soft, don’t hesitate and get rid of this scam application as soon as you can. You can find a removal guide of Antivirus Soft and remove it manually or download a legitimate anti-spyware program.