subject: Windows Privacy Agent Removal - Delete This Spyware Safely [print this page] Windows Privacy Agent Removal - Delete This Spyware Safely
Windows Privacy Agent is an element of the bogus Microsoft Security Essentials infection. This rogue anti-spyware program works by getting into your computer and persuading you to purchase the said program through typical scareware tactics. Because it presents itself as a genuine Microsoft program, it is particularly designed to look like real software, performing scans and displaying security alerts to alarm you.
Most of the time, infections get into the system undetected, making use of Trojans that take advantage of security holes. The typical symptoms of an infection include pop-ups of system alerts and disabled web browsers or system utilities. In particular, it will display that an unknown Win32/Trojan has been detected in your computer, prompting you to do a scan. Here's an example error message:
Threat prevention solution found
Security system analysis has revealed critical file system vulnerability caused by severe malware attacks.
Risk of system files infection:
The detected vulnerability may result in unauthorized access to private information and hard drive data with a serious possibility of irreversible data loss and unstable PC performance. To remove the malware please run a full system scan. Press 'OK' to install the software necessary to initiate system files check. To complete the installation process, please reboot your computer.
The infection is downloaded when you hit OK and when the computer is rebooted, the Windows Privacy Agent screen is displayed on your desktop. Once the fake scan is completed, numerous supposed infections will be revealed, leading you to believe that the only resolution available is to purchase their software. In truth, this is a fake anti-spyware program designed to steal your money and compromise the performance of your computer.
Threat prevention solution found
Security system analysis has revealed critical file system vulnerability caused by severe malware attacks.
Risk of system files infection:
The detected vulnerability may result in unauthorized access to private information and hard drive data with a serious possibility of irreversible data loss and unstable PC performance. To remove the malware please run a full system scan. Press 'OK' to install the software necessary to initiate system files check. To complete the installation process, please reboot your computer.
