System Security 2011
October 24, 2011
What is System Security 2011?
System Security 2011 is the latest release of rogue antispyware programs – which are fraudulent programs that pose as legitimate security software in order to scam you out of money.
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Methods of Infection:
System Security 2011 is typically installed via a Trojan and usually from somewhat questionable websites (i.e. pornography or gambling), but it has also been found on hijacked fake news websites and in torrent downloads.
Previous Versions:
System Security 2011 is the latest in a long list of rogue antispyware that come from the same family and has previously been known as Opencloud Antivirus and Opencloud Security
What it Does:
System Security 2011 will bombard your computer with all sorts of fake alerts and spyware scans in an attempt to scam you into purchasing the full version, which is nothing more than a hoax as System Security 2011 is not legitimate software and is actually a spyware infection. System Security 2011 also has the ability to take over your web browser and redirect your search results to other malware laden web pages, where you will likely be hit with more fake alerts and system messages.
Of much greater concern however, is that System Security 2011 can also download and install other extremely malicious malware that has the abiltity to log your keystrokes, websites visited, browsing habits, etc. and can then send that information over the internet to a remote server where the hackers that created System Security 2011 can then use that information in an attempt to gain access to your credit cards, bank accounts, and numerous other sensitive personal information – which can ultimately lead to identity theft.
Optional System Security 2011 Removal Method – Manual Deletion (Not Recommended)
***Please note we highly recommend against attempting manual removal of System Security 2011 unless are a trained computer professional. System Security 2011 is a highly complex and dynamic spyware infection that can hide several random files throughout your computer’s registry and file system and makes manual removal almost impossible. In addition, deleting and modifying system files and your computer’s registry wihout proper knowledge and training can cause further issues and may even cause your computer to become inoperable. As such, proceeding with manual removal is done at your own risk and spyware-experts.com cannot be held responsible for any problems that may occur in doing so.***
If you need help performing any of these steps, please see our tutorials listed on the upper right hand side of this page.
1. Delete the Following Processes:
<random>.exe
2. Delete Following Files and Directories
%AppData%\<random>\
%AppData%\<random>\
%AppData%\<random>\
%AppData%\<random>\
%AppData%\ldr.ini
%AppData%\svhostu.exe
%AppData%\<random>\System Security 2011.ico
%StartMenu%\Programs\System Security 2011\
%StartMenu%\Programs\System Security 2011\System Security 2011.lnk
%StartMenu%\Programs\Startup\crss.exe
%System%\<random>.exe
%UserProfile%\Desktop\System Security 2011.lnk
%Temp%\svhostu.exe
3. Delete the following Registry keys
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run “<random>”
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run “<random>”
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\System Security 2011
Important:
Note that even if you have followed all the above steps and performed the tasks correctly, it is highly probable that System Security 2011 will remain on your computer and continue to cause problems. The reason for this is that the program is dynamic and can change the filenames, locations, etc. and can even add additional infected files while it is on your computer.
This is why we highly recommend an automatic detection and removal tool such as Spyware Doctor that can find these additional hidden files and ensure that System Security 2011 is completely removed from your computer.
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