Beware AntiMalware! It’s A Rogue!

All of us know what an anti-malware is. However, have you ever seen anti-malware application that is even called AntiMalware? If your answer to the question is NO, you're the lucky one. AntiMalware is not what its name suggests. This is just a new rogueware having the aim to infect you computer system and steal you money.

So what needs to be known about this fake anti-virus application? First of all, it should be noted that AntiMalware (also known as Anti Malware or Anti-Malware) comes from the same group of hackers who are responsible for the development of PC Scout, Active Security, and Protection System. This rogue can be distributed by Trojan applications silently sneaking into your PC. The other way you can get infected with AntiMalware is via a manual download of the program from several fraudulent websites.

Once it's installed onto a PC, AntiMalware uses well known tactics to convince its victims to buy the full version of the program. Firstly, it starts performing fake system scans that generate exaggerated results. All you have to do after the scan is buy the full version of AntiMalware in order to remove all the "terrible" malware. However, don't get trapped because this program won't resolve any security problems on your PC.

Have a look at the following screenshot and get acquainted with the layout of AntiMalware rogue:

It's also very important to note that once executed onto the infected system, AntiMalware and Trojan application related to it may try to remove legitimate antivirus applications that you use. These programs include Agnitum, avast!, AVG, Avira AntiVir, BitDefender, F-Secure, Kaspersky, Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware, NOD32, Sophos. However, keep in mind that other legitimate security programs may also be affected. 

I'm sure that you don't want to have your reliable and legitimate anti-virus software removed from your PC. Therefore, stay extremely alert when browsing the web. Don't download unknown programs and don't click on unreliable links. Don't forget that AntiMalware is not the right choice! However, if this malware has already sneaked into your PC, click here for a complete list of its removal instructions.