Windows Vista Antivirus 2012

Posted: January 30, 2012

Threat Metric

The Threat Meter is a malware assessment that SpywareRemove.com's research team is able to give every identifiable malware threat. Our Threat Meter includes several criteria based off of specific malware threats to value their severity, reach and volume. The Threat Meter is able to give you a numerical breakdown of each threat's initial Threat Level, Detection Count, Volume Count, Trend Path and Percentage Impact. The overall ranking of each threat in the Threat Meter is a basic breakdown of how all threats are ranked within our own extensive malware database. The scoring for each specific malware threat can be easily compared to other emerging threats to draw a contrast in its particular severity. The Threat Meter is a useful tool in the endeavor of seeking a solution to remove a threat or pursue additional analytical research for all types of computer users.

The following fields listed on the Threat Meter containing a specific value, are explained in detail below:

Threat Level: The threat level scale goes from 1 to 10 where 10 is the highest level of severity and 1 is the lowest level of severity. Each specific level is relative to the threat's consistent assessed behaviors collected from SpyHunter's risk assessment model.

Detection Count: The collective number of confirmed and suspected cases of a particular malware threat. The detection count is calculated from infected PCs retrieved from diagnostic and scan log reports generated by SpyHunter.

Volume Count: Similar to the detection count, the Volume Count is specifically based on the number of confirmed and suspected threats infecting systems on a daily basis. High volume counts usually represent a popular threat but may or may not have infected a large number of systems. High detection count threats could lay dormant and have a low volume count. Criteria for Volume Count is relative to a daily detection count.

Trend Path: The Trend Path, utilizing an up arrow, down arrow or equal symbol, represents the level of recent movement of a particular threat. Up arrows represent an increase, down arrows represent a decline and the equal symbol represent no change to a threat's recent movement.

% Impact (Last 7 Days): This demonstrates a 7-day period change in the frequency of a malware threat infecting PCs. The percentage impact correlates directly to the current Trend Path to determine a rise or decline in the percentage.

Threat Level:	2/10
Infected PCs:	77

First Seen:	January 30, 2012
OS(es) Affected:	Windows

Windows Vista Antivirus 2012 is a fake antivirus scanner that displays warnings and scan results that aren't linked to the presence of genuine PC threats on your computer. Because Windows Vista Antivirus 2012's family of scamware is capable of using different names to match the OS that's being infiltrated, you may also see Windows Vista Antivirus 2012 under names such as Windows XP Antivirus 2012 or Windows 7 Antivirus 2012. Even though Windows Vista Antivirus 2012 will do whatever it takes to reassure you that it's the only thing that can make your PC safe, SpywareRemove.com malware researchers warn that Windows Vista Antivirus 2012 doesn't have any ability to detect or remove viruses or other types of PC threats. Instead of taking its advice, you should remove Windows Vista Antivirus 2012 with an actual anti-malware product, and be mindful of the possibility of browser redirect attacks and software-blocking behavior until this is accomplished.

Windows Vista Antivirus 2012 – Not as Windows-Friendly as It Appears to Be

Windows Vista Antivirus 2012, although Windows Vista Antivirus 2012 markets itself as a reputable and independent product, is, in reality, a straight copy of other scamware programs from the FakeRean family, such as Antivirus 2008 Pro, Antivirus XP 2008, Windows Antivirus 2008, Vista Antivirus 2008, PC Clean Pro, Antivirus Pro 2009, Rogue.Vista Antivirus 2008, AntiSpy Safeguard, ThinkPoint, Spyware Protection 2010, Internet Antivirus 2011, Palladium Pro, XP Anti-Virus 2011, CleanThis, XP Security 2012, XP Home Security 2012 and AntiVirus PRO 2015. Other than minor changes to their visual designs and names, these fake scanners can all be considered identically malicious and frivolous in terms of their threat detection capabilities. Some of the error messages that Windows Vista Antivirus 2012 may show you include, but aren't restricted to:

Malware Intrusion!
Sensitive areas of your system were found to be under attack. Spy software attack or virus infection possible. Prevent further damage or your private data will get stolen. Run an anti-spyware scan now. Click here to start.

Virus Intrusion!
Your computer security is at risk. Spyware, worms, and Trojans were detected in the background. Prevent data corruption and credit card information theft. Safeguard your system and perform a free security scan now.

System danger!
Your system security is in danger. Privacy threats detected. Spyware, keyloggers or Trojans may be working the background right now. Perform an in-depth scan and removal now, click here.

Windows Vista Antivirus 2012 Alert
System Hacked!
Unknown program is scanning your system registry right now! Identity theft detected!
Threat: Backdoor.Perl.AEI.16

System warning!
Continue working in unprotected mode is very dangerous. Viruses can damage your confidential data and work on your computer. Click here to protect your computer.

Privacy threat!
Spyware intrusion detected. Your system is infected. System integrity is at risk. Private data can be stolen by third parties, including credit card details and passwords. Click here to perform a security repair.

Threat Detected!
Security Alert! Your computer was found to be infected with privacy-threatening software. Private data may get stolen and system damage may be severe. Recover your PC from the infection right now, perform a security scan.

Since Windows Vista Antivirus 2012 only creates these warnings to make you believe that you should waste money on its registered version, there's no real reason to spend money on Windows Vista Antivirus 2012 or to pay any credence to its alerts. SpywareRemove.com malware analysts also caution that Windows Vista Antivirus 2012 may launch inaccurate system scans without provocation whenever Windows starts; these scans should be disregarded just as much as Windows Vista Antivirus 2012's fake security pop-ups.

Being Aware of What Windows Vista Antivirus 2012 is Really 'Anti' Towards

Windows Vista Antivirus 2012 may pretend to detect and destroy viruses, but SpywareRemove.com malware researchers have perceived that Windows Vista Antivirus 2012 is far more likely to try to attack your web browser or legitimate security applications. Until you get rid of Windows Vista Antivirus 2012 with a suitable anti-malware product, in addition to suffering through inaccurate AV detection, you may also experience:

Issues with accessing popular brands of anti-malware programs, including the presence of a fake Security Center applet that replaces your real Security Center with a worthless look-alike. This useless applet has no function except to link you to Windows Vista Antivirus 2012's website.
Web browser redirects to Windows Vista Antivirus 2012's site. These redirects may occur in any browser due to changes in your Registry's settings.
Windows Vista Antivirus 2012 launching itself without your permission, either when Windows starts or whenever you try to load an .exe file.

Even though Windows Vista Antivirus 2012 may include a removal tool, SpywareRemove.com malware researchers discourage any attempts to use this, since it will leave some components of Windows Vista Antivirus 2012, such as the Fake Windows Security Center, behind on your PC.

Vista Antivirus 2012

Windows Vista Antivirus 2012

Threat Metric

Windows Vista Antivirus 2012 – Not as Windows-Friendly as It Appears to Be

Being Aware of What Windows Vista Antivirus 2012 is Really 'Anti' Towards

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