Trust Cop: One Program That May Not Be Worth Your Trust
Filters normally block most pop-ups from ever seeing our screen
, so if you notice an influx of these ads, it is a good indication that there is a rogue antivirus program, like Trust Cop, installed in your system. These rogue programs seek to convince computer users of security threats so they will purchase their software. However, users will find out that the protection does not protect.
Trust Cop: A Rogue Antivirus Program
Trust Cop, TrustFighter, Secure Fighter, Secure Warriorthese are all different names for the same basic rogue antivirus program. They behave identically and even issue warnings and messages that are identical in every detail except the name. The WinSoft family contains all of these rogue programs and more. Their goal is the same as all rogue programs: they use pop-ups and simulated scans to create the appearance that your computer is at risk from several security threats. The only solution is to buy the software, Trust Cop and the others claim. But there is no software. Nothing happens after your purchase to increase security or resolve any existing problems.
Unfortunately, in order to convince you to purchase that software, many of these programs use some pretty frightening tactics. The good thing, however, is that once you understand how programs like these work, you have a better platform to eliminate any that are already on your computer and prevent them from installing themselves in the future.
Signs of Trust Cop In Your System
Because Trust Cop can become installed in your computer without your permission, it is important to be able to spot the signs of a rogue program. And this will be very easy as you start receiving a flood of pop-ups every time you start your machine. There are a number of different kinds of ads. One of the most prominent, though, occurs as you turn your computer on each day. When you boot up, Trust Cop launches into a scan. This is really just for show because the results it finds are just harmless files Trust Cop created. The rogue program identifies these files as security threats and urges you to protect your PC.
The hope is that computer users will not read the messages and scan results quickly. They will see the typical warning signs, with similar logos and slogans and immediately act. This is why it is so important to read any pop-up carefully before acting, even to close it. A false scan result from Trust Cop will have the name clearly written at the top, accompanied by a symbol with three interconnecting rings. In addition to a list of scanning options, you will see that Trust Cop has found several security risks.
How can you tell that this is a rogue program and not your legitimate security program? If you have not started a scan, do not trust it. If the name is not that of your regular program, do not trust it. It is better to avoid clicking on the ad in anyway, and close it using the task manager.
You will also receive more traditionally-styled pop-up warnings, claiming that Trust Cop has found security risks, such as Trojans and worms. If these appear, check for names. Again, if it doesnt come from your security program, close it. If you are not sure, look at the language of the warning. Typically, rogue programs do not use correct syntax and words may be misspelled or used incorrectly. In some cases, you may notice these kinds of advertisements appearing from your system tray, which is the area next to your computers clock.
Trust Cop configures itself to be able to start whenever you boot up your computer. It remains running but hidden the entire time. You will that your other programs run much more slowly and simple tasks take much longer. This is because Trust Cop is using your system resources to power itself. If your CPU usage is exceedingly high, it is likely that you have a rogue antivirus program installed.
In addition to the impaired performance and pop-ups, you will notice changes in your browser. Your homepage may have been replaced with one urging you to purchase the full software package from Trust Cop; you may try to navigate to a site only to be redirect to this rogue site. Finally, you may notice new shortcuts on your desktop and/or flashing icons on your system tray again, that area near your clock. These are all reliable signs that there is a rogue program in your system.
How Did Trust Cop Get In?
It is useful to think of Trust Cop like a person. It can either be a guest you invited in and later regretted when it wont leave or it can be someone who just waltzed right in uninvited and made itself at home. People who purchase Trust Cop do not intend to buy useless software which does not protect their computer. They purchase it because they are convinced that there are serious threats to their computer and that Trust Cop can fix them. This is exactly why rogue antivirus programs are designed as they are: they want people to feel panic about security risks and act quickly.
But Trust Cop can also come in uninvited. Trojans are often bundled with free videos, audio files, and on sites that offer social networking, instant messaging, adult content, gaming, gambling, and warez or pirated material. Visiting an affected site or downloading an affected file will allow the Trojan to gain access to your system. The Trojan carries in rogue antivirus programs like Trust Cop, as well as other forms of malware.
If you have downloaded this program intentionally, it is a good idea to contact your credit card company to dispute the charges and immediately take action to remove the program. If you have the free version, picked up from a Trojan, it is equally essential that you remove it as soon as you can.
by: Ms Mindy Matter
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