Few of them: Having an AntiVirus software on your device that you never installed Unable to uninstall the AntiVirus software It keeps detecting issues that never existed It prompts you to subscribe usually for a hefty amount to fix the issues detected System slow-downs
One of the below: Backup your data and format your hard drive and reinstall everything from scratch System Restore or a Factory Reset may work A reputable AntiVirus program could identify this fake AntiVirus and remove all traces of it from your device
I downloaded the fake Antivirus 2010 software, not knowing it was fake. What are the risks involved? Is there a chance that my identity could be stolen?
Some of the ones i have heard of are: Live Antivirus Antivirus7 Antivirus8 Antivirus 2010,2011 Antivirus E-set AVG (Yes, there is a fake one... But the original is not) Antivirus Action Antivirus Solution 2010 Think Point AV Defender There is plenty more out there, so please secure your computer, don't go on suspicios websites, Don't click on things that you don't have to... like advertisements... most of them are fake in websites that you don't regularly know.
Fake antivirus sites using ie6 or ie7 to download it without permission.
Personal Antivirus is a fake spyware remover. It uses popups and fake system scans into thinking you're infected, and afterwards it suggests that you purchase its "full version". More info here: http://www.2-viruses.com/remove-personal-antivirus
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To identify a fake Sony Xperia either check if it has the Playstation mobile icon or not.
Forget about that. Personal Antivirus is a fake program, which can seriously cripple your system. More info: http://www.2-viruses.com/remove-personal-antivirus
You probably have a fake antivirus on your computer because all programs can't be infected (the chances are low). I would recommend scanning with software to remove the fake antivirus.
It's hard to say. Personal Antivirus is a fake program and as such it's not that difficult to create. More info here: http://www.2-viruses.com/remove-personal-antivirus
Drop the whole Antivirus 360 thing altogether, there's a good reason for that. Antivirus 360 is a so called rogue security program, which essentially means it's a fake virus remover, which fools users into buying it by displaying fake threat reports. You can remove it according to these instructions: http://www.2-viruses.com/remove-antivirus-360
a lot of "free" anti-viruses wont work, some are the viruses themself. i have had a fake antivirus destroy my entire computer, then leave without a trace. so, if its Talk Talk, or Mcaffe, safe, if its spysherrif, or something like that, no. SpySherrif is an antivirus that is fake. Be careful out there. Answer: some do, some are fake.