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Windows Optimization & Security

Posted: January 17, 2011

Windows Optimization & Security is a clone of Windows System Optimizator. Both these applications are rogue computer security programs pretending to be the real thing. These malicious programs are designed by hackers to pilfer money from unwary computer users who don't know any better. The tactics used are quite simple but could leave you with a damaged computer system and an empty bank account.

Windows Optimization & Security enters the computer after a Trojan creates a backdoor for the rogue to slither into the system stealthily. Once active, Windows Optimization & Security will hijack the browser and redirect users to a fake scan page which produces results claiming the computer is infected with all sorts of malware. This deceitful program does this to promote itself as removal tool for the so-called threats it produces.

Do not fall for this blatant scam. Windows Optimization & Security is a fake product and cannot remove any threats from your PC. In fact, the only threat present on your computer is probably Windows Optimization & Security. Use a genuine product with a proven track record to remove Windows Optimization & Security from your computer before it starts wreaking havoc in your life.

File System Modifications

  • The following files were created in the system:
    # File Name
    1 %AppData%\[random].exe

Registry Modifications

  • The following newly produced Registry Values are:
    HKEY..\..\..\..{Subkeys}HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\Shell "%AppData%\[random].exe"

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