Total Security: Not A Complete Package
If your computer normally runs very smoothly, you may wonder why it has suddenly
started to operate more slowly or why you are seeing more pop-ups than before. These can signal that a rogue antivirus program has been downloaded into your system. A rogue program, like Total Security, will create the appearance of security threats and then claim to be the only solution for these risks.
What is Total Security?
Total Security is a close relative of System Security; both of these rogue antivirus programs create dozens of harmless files in your system. They then run their scans and list these files as infections. In order to fix the security issues, you must be their protective software. The computer owner should be aware, though, that neither Total Security nor System Security can actually scan your computer. The results are false, and the window is nothing but an elaborate advertisement. There is no protection to be found in Total Security, and in fact, it can cause further issues with your computers performance.
The trial version of Total Security claims to be able to run a scan but not remove the infections. In order to do that, you have to buy the full software package. But there is no difference, really, between the full version and the trial version. Neither can scan, detect, or remove existing threats or protect against future issues.
This program, and many of the others like it, are considered to be rogue security software, and for most, the goal is to get you to download and install that full package that Total Security pushes you so hard to get. In order to do that, they can use some pretty overwhelming tactics. Luckily, though, once you understand a bit more about this program and its clones, youll have a better sense of what to do next should one become installed on your system. Moreover, you may also better understand how to eliminate it from your computer.
How Does Total Security Become Installed?
Total Security can be downloaded directly by computer users; they may find an ad and opt to purchase this program or they may receive a warning message and believe it to have come from a legitimate source. Whatever the case, they purchase and install Total Security because they are convinced they have multiple security risks and this will remedy them. They get absolutely nothing in return. The software does not have the ability to scan your system and cannot detect or remove any threats.
This does happen, but it is far more common for Total Security to enter your system through a Trojan. It is useful to think of Trojans like cars: they can carry in their malware buddies and drop them off in your system. It is common for Trojans to affect adult, gaming, and social networking, as well as those offering instant messaging and free video downloads. If you download a video or click on an ad or image, it can allow the Trojan to enter your computer. Sometimes, a Trojan can find its way in even if you do not click on anything. Trojans commonly associated with rogue antivirus programs are Vundo and Zlob. Recently, one disguised as an update for Adobe Flash has been promoting rogue programs.
What Does Total Security Do To Your System?
When you know the signs of a rogue antivirus program, it becomes easy to spot them if they happen to enter your system. Knowing how to distinguish real security warnings from false ones can help you protect your computer far better than Total Securitys useless software can. A common tactic used by virtually every rogue antivirus program is to flood the computer user with pop-ups. At first glance, these appear to be from legitimate security programs, and Total Security is designed to prompt you to action without taking a second glance. One warning you may receive tells you:
Security Monitor: WARNING!
Attention! System detected a potential hazard (TrojanSPM/LX) on your computer that may infect executable files.Your private information and PC safety is at risk. To get rid of unwanted spyware and keep your computer safe you need to update your current security software. Cleck Yes to download official intrusion detection system (IDS software).
Because it says you need to update your current security software, many people assume it does, in fact, come from their current security software. Another reads:
Total Security Firewall Alert
Total Security firewall has blocked a program from accessing the Internet
Chrome Internet Browser is infected with worm Lsas.Blaster.Keyloger. This worm is trying to send your credit card details using Chrome Internet Browser to connect to remote host.
Besides these ubiquitous pop-ups, you will see false scan results. Again, the files identified as infections are really harmless and have been created solely to create the illusion of security threats. Remember that this program cannot scan your system.
Keep in mind that while many of these look like the typical pop up advertisements you might expect to see while youre surfing online, they can take a number of different forms. Some of them even look like those Windows Notification Balloons that pop up out of your system tray (that area that is next to the current time on your computer). No matter where they appear from, though, they are all simply advertisements for the full version of the program, and clicking on any of them will lead you down the same path the purchase page for the full version of the rogue program.
Other signs that signal a rogue antivirus program are: slowed computer performance, unfamiliar shortcuts on your desktop or icons on your system tray, and hijacked web settings and/or homepage.
If left intact, Total Security may cause further issues in your computer. By entering, it leaves a door open for other forms of malware. To ensure that your computer is protected and continues to function normally, it is recommended that you take immediate steps to remove Total Security.
by: Ms Mindy Matter
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