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Personal Security Description
Personal Security or PersonalSecurity, is a rogue security application out to trick users out of their money. Personal Security is a clone of the fake security tool, Cyber Security. Personal Security infects users’ systems with the help of a Trojan or malicious advertisements on the internet. Once Personal Security has infiltrated a system it will perform a fake system scan and report several malware infections. All reports, virus alerts or pop-ups displayed by Personal Security are fabricated and should not be trusted. Do not by any means purchase Personal Security; it is a useless program that should be removed immediately after detection.
Type: Rogue AntiSpyware Programs
How Can You Detect Personal Security?
Personal Security Technical Report
As new Personal Security details are reported by our customers and findings from our Threat Research Center, we will update this section.
Fake message for Personal Security:
The following fake error message(s) appears for Personal Security:
Spyware activity alert!
Spyware.IEMonster activity detected. It is spyware that attempts to steal passwords from Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Outlook and other programs, including logins and passwords from online banking sessions, eBay, PayPal. It may also create special tracking files to log your activity and compromise your Internet privacy. It’s strongly recommended to remove this threat as soon as possible. Click here to remove Spyware.IEMonster.
This website has been reported as unsafe
We strongly recommend to discontinue the use of this website.
Register your computer’s security software
This website has been report to Microsoft for containing threats that might steal personal or financial information from your computer.
System files modification alert!
Some critical system files of your computer were modified by malicious program. It may cause system instability and data loss. Click here to block unauthorized modification by removing threats (Recommended).
Spyware activity alert!
Spyware.IEMonster is a popular spyware that attempts to steal passwords from Web browsers, e-mail clients and other programs, including login information from online banking sessions, billing pages, CC transactions, etc. It may also create special tracking files to log your activity and compromise your Internet privacy. It is strongly recommended to prevent this threat immediately. Click here to get protection against Spyware.IEMonster.
The following Personal Security files with its MD5s were created in the system:
| File Name | File Size | MD5 |
|---|
| psecurity.exe | 1268224 | c133e495825f87e75db1bf50f3a17af7 |
| Inst_2013[1].exe | 202752 | f157499cdd5f6c854754cb827a5c54c4 |
| psecurity.exe | 1279488 | ddd052f245548ae1bd721ec961022fd8 |
| psecurity.exe | 1276416 | 924637443d01544f0d2042f565a60de3 |
| psecurity.exe | 1266176 | bb2be8e8ca0f0534929bfbb7baeefc24 |
| psecurity.exe | 1336832 | 249a4cb42fb3ae1f7a04ba172e5b33e3 |
| psecurity.exe | 1267200 | edd1bcf35d53edaf8771ef209239b063 |
| psecurity.exe | 1273344 | 0e7aee96924a436278b4083fc374edec |
| psecurity.exe | 1245696 | 167314213cd4cc165c8d110d797df727 |
| psecurity.exe | 1262080 | a1c1f13c8cead1e70fe3d1b926219a51 |
| psecurity.exe | 1250304 | 67bf0e1cf2a7731830ff68a5708bdc88 |
| psecurity.exe | 1252352 | 12263ea41088cea2742aad05373423f2 |
| psecurity.exe | 1256960 | be58b663342c2cee456bb8cd399cc24e |
| psecurity.exe | 1250304 | 4b58a438ecf8c72eca4ae770c640ad3e |
| psecurity.exe | 1341440 | e0b078af5f5fea7ae75727adbf653dd1 |
| psecurity.exe | 1304064 | feaae62b845932c6f7b251aa2e5aba53 |
| psecurity.exe | 1320448 | e35518ac9732bb40213b0ca8ded48ffe |
| psecurity.exe | 1262592 | 630d1e60c1b6fba7d26a1565320ccfbb |
| psecurity.exe | 1289216 | da9778235c086b15f99842215757c7c2 |
| psecurity.exe | 1331712 | 63ec5d1cacec652fb36f67ee06a6b6b7 |
| psecurity.exe | 1365504 | b9e5abffcb573f581b8c202ce25bf5c4 |
| psecurity.exe | 1367552 | 0f854fca7ca7ca5ea4d623d12e6c2c83 |
| psecurity.exe | 1358336 | 2278cb3d528753531d929b39f12b77f3 |
| psecurity.exe | 1345536 | d2d5d55b4a2c09c69ed9cf6201a41ce8 |
| psecurity.exe | 1349632 | 9b8a1cfc42a3648c5e6c4605dece6a1b |
| psecurity.exe | 1351168 | 384b9ebef919421da6eb1ca823a3e49a |
| psecurity.exe | 1360384 | d572935f11ccd22904cc296cf724a70e |
| psecurity.exe | 1347072 | 450f2ec458cb6c09b982e368336c0ac4 |
| psecurity.exe | 1337856 | 57a88c2a7f38eec5d1512f2fc3407fc1 |
| psecurity.exe | 1348608 | c447c13a30c1dbf463b6e68a5f722c3d |
| psecurity.exe | 1371136 | 814120b18b317b858920e9015663842e |
| psecurity.exe | 1359360 | 3f5e918b4563aa18d638f69262f8cef0 |
| psecurity.exe | 1359360 | 2efb1552f3a94edf8aecb260a1bde1ef |
| psecurity.exe | 1362432 | 841bf25f71ededcefb79c64e416dc95e |
| psecurity.exe | 1362944 | cd8f4523f4b5500f25000d9b4cff74fb |
| psecurity.exe | 1348608 | e663623d114040a426097deae07afc2f |
| psecurity.exe | 1384448 | 2e8dff362475c868b8271b5b5ffc56ce |
| psecurity.exe | 1381888 | cad076566dd94d9f18a9c4ee34af6a89 |
| psecurity.exe | 1361920 | 24dcbb61c5939050c99749f8f32ab613 |
| psecurity.exe | 1378816 | e69003272f4643294c9f0c0efb62c80c |
| psecurity.exe | 1390592 | 03e7e5230c6d8370fa99f8d6bfec9fba |
| win32extension.dll | 640512 | 7c4e1eb551fba5cd2ba951226e1b4147 |
| psecurity.exe | 1408000 | a8b456fd8e771ab79d5626589e65372d |
| psecurity.exe | 1401856 | 8aaa110c3a4e4b782b6221cd255e6ee2 |
| psecurity.exe | 1416704 | 21a31abfb6c9b183aba72d2a4e7a6c46 |
| psecurity.exe | 1267712 | 25b975c88ca2f4bbf89f5618b83861f8 |
Personal Security has typically the following processes in memory:
- psecurity.exe
Personal Security created the following directories, files, paths:
- %ProgramFiles%\PersSecurity
- %ProgramFiles%\PSecurity
- %ProgramFiles%\PersonalSec
- %ProgramFiles%\personsecurity
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December 24th, 2009 at %I:%M %p
i can not get personal security off it will not let me download anything and it is distroying my computer can not do nothing please help thanx
January 2nd, 2010 at %I:%M %p
I have tried to download the personal secutiy removal programs from a couple to websites and my computer will not let me. HELP! It is destorying my computer and I need it to do school work.
January 2nd, 2010 at %I:%M %p
Open Task Manager –> Processes, find psecurity and end the process.
Open Windows explorer –> C drive, Program Files –> Delete the Personal Security Folder.
Start –> Run, type msconfig –> Startup –> Untick Personal security –> exit without restart. (when you next turn your PC on, a message will appear advising a change ha been made to program list that starts up. Tick not to show the message again and continue as normal)
Start — > Control Panel –> Add/Remove programs, remove the Personal Security from the list.
January 3rd, 2010 at %I:%M %p
The program doesn’t let you download any software. We sent a message to the company that created Personal Security on the “customer service” link that we would track them down and sue them for attacking our kids computer. They emailed this solution and it worked in less than one minute. We still downloaded and ran an antispyware program afterwards to make sure nothing remained. This was their response which worked:
“Dear customer,
Thank you for contacting Customer Support Center.
Please follow my instructions to uninstall the program:
Paste the following string to Windows Explorer address bar and execute it (Press Enter key):
C:\Program Files\Common Files\PSecurityUninstall\Uninstall
or
1. Open My computer, choose Disk C;
2. Find Program Files=>Common Files=>PSecurityUninstall=>Uninstall
3. Run the file Uninstall.lnk
After that our product will be removed.Sometimes it takes more than one try to remove the product due to temporary technical difficulties, so please try to do it several times.
If you have any questions concerning our software, please contact our Customer Support Service.
With best wishes,
Customer Support Team
January 4th, 2010 at %I:%M %p
Michael: I’m surprised you got a reply from them. Not only do you have to delete Personal Security but it’s likely that you have to delete the malware that may have installed Personal Security in the first place. Malware can hide dormant until it’s triggered either by a certain time or date. So them saying: “Sometimes it takes more than one try to remove the product due to temporary technical difficulties, so please try to do it several times.”, it’s because you can expect for the program to reappear.
Also, malware such as trojans and rootkits can hide on the PC and remain undetected by some anti-spyware programs. Read this article on trojan rootkits that block or hide from security programs: http://www.enigmasoftware.com/trojan-rootkit-gen-variants-block-security-applications/.
You should double check your PC and scan your PC with SpyHunter to check for any traces of malware.
January 4th, 2010 at %I:%M %p
Person security has been installed on my computer and am not able to work at all. I did try the methods mentioned on your website but am not able to get rid of it. Still there is a folder of 1.30MB in my program files which I am not able to delete an my computer giving me contant trouble and am not able to work at all. pls. help.
January 5th, 2010 at %I:%M %p
Thank you Michael D. I was able to remove Personal Security, but it was a lil to easy, it only took a sec. or two I think Caged Tech might have a point on it coming back. It probably didn’t remove it maybe it just put it in a dormant state. But any how thank you.
January 14th, 2010 at %I:%M %p
I caught it as it was attempting to install on my computer. The file that was trying to “run” was setup_40s4[1].exe and was found in the Temporary Internet Files folder. I’m sure that the part of the name after the “setup_” is random garbage. I was able to delete that file eventually but I got some screen captures of the dialog boxes and warnings as it was trying to get on my computer. Malwarebytes AntiMalware. Get it from a clean computer, move it to the infected computer with a thumb drive and run it. It generally works. You may need to start your computer in safe mode (press F8 as you boot up from off). Good Luck!
January 15th, 2010 at %I:%M %p
The only way I’ve been able to remove the Personal Security Virus is by booting up in safe mode and selecting a RESTORE point 2 or 3 months ago and then deleting everything in TEMP folder and IE history!
January 15th, 2010 at %I:%M %p
Thank you very much. I didn’t get a reply from “Personal Security”. It was removed on the 1st try.
January 17th, 2010 at %I:%M %p
I have a big trouble on how to remove this personal security in my computer. it really destroy my file and i cant even download anything. Please help me solve this problem. I hope you have aresponse soon. thank.
January 18th, 2010 at %I:%M %p
Thanks Michael Ditkowsky!! I think I removed this nasty from my computer with your instructions you posted. Thank you thank you thank you!
January 18th, 2010 at %I:%M %p
I figured out how to fix this problem so I never get this malware/spyware program on my computer ever again. I bought a MAC and love it.
January 20th, 2010 at %I:%M %p
Thank you Michael for the easy instructions. It took Malwarebytes over 70 minutes on my computer and it was still going on before I found this site on Youtube.
As an attorney I get let this kind of injustice carry and and have hired a group to get this “company” taken care of.
January 24th, 2010 at %I:%M %p
What actions should be taken if I “purchased” the Personal Security?
January 26th, 2010 at %I:%M %p
Thanks – my son in the Army got scammed – anyone have a website for these b*tth**ds so he can get a refund.
Thanks for you help –
John
January 28th, 2010 at %I:%M %p
My poor OAP mother has just been scammed by this. She paid her money and it seems that the credit card company can’t help her get her money back. I’m trying to sort it out for her but it’s not looking good. I’m just looking at an email she forwarded to me that they sent. It includes an apology, a link to download the software and an activation code!! I won’t put the links up just incase someone accidently follows them.
I did do a website once which petitioned against a ticket company called getmetickets.net. They ripped people off by selling tickets they didn’t have. They were on watchdog etc. The site brought it to the full attention of the Trading Standards Agency in the UK and the directors were prosecuted, the company put into receivership.
January 28th, 2010 at %I:%M %p
I got the personal sercurity virus it got removed from the computer but when i open up internet explorer open a web page the personal security red flag blocks and redirects me back to their web site. Do you have answers on how to fix this? if so please email me. Thank you Please help if can.
January 29th, 2010 at %I:%M %p
I recently purchased your program SpyHunter and so far have been successful with removing personal security. However, I was one of the unfortunate individuals dumb enough to actually pay money for personal security. Now, I have no idea how to get that money back. What can I do? I have already emailed the address the company gave me and have also called their 800 number. No luck with that.
February 1st, 2010 at %I:%M %p
Thanks Michael Ditkowsky it worked!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
February 2nd, 2010 at %I:%M %p
Michael D,
Thanks for the instructions on how to remove this phony program. This bug was installed on our laptop while viewing the pictures of Serena Williams after winning the Australian Open over the weekend. We were about to take it into a computer shop and pay up to $150 to get this trash removed. Thanks to you I was able to remove this bug, run a comprehensive scan of the system and locate all other items that were left behind by this program. No way were we going to pay a registration fee to remove a program we didn’t ask for.
Thanks Again
February 6th, 2010 at %I:%M %p
Please i cannot get rid of this. i need help. I have tried to download this and some other antivirus but it wont let me. I can not get uninstall it either.
February 7th, 2010 at %I:%M %p
Personal Security locked up EVERYTHING on my computer 3 days ago.My Dad referred me to a friend who went to this site and walked me through Michael D’s instructions over the phone.It worked great,THANK YOU SO MUCH MICHAEL!!!! I then removed my old antivirus and installed a newer better one and cleaned up everything.It’s a sad sad world knowing there are companies out there this crooked who will take such terrible advantage of innocent people.They didn’t get any money from me and I hope others out there find out about this and don’t fall for it either.Thanks so much for the info!!
February 9th, 2010 at %I:%M %p
I just tried Michael D (post#4) advice and it seemed to work well, Now I am installing a REAL anti-virus software to prevent future scams. -Thank You!!
1. Open My computer, choose Disk C;
2. Find Program Files=>Common Files=>PSecurityUninstall=>Uninstall
3. Run the file Uninstall.lnk
February 12th, 2010 at %I:%M %p
SOS .i can’t do anything i can’t open the task manager i can’t find the windows expolorer and my desktop is hiddin plz help my pc is going crazy
February 14th, 2010 at %I:%M %p
Thanks a million Michael D.! That worked like a charm. My good ole Norton 360 or Advanced System Care didn’t catch it.
February 14th, 2010 at %I:%M %p
Please i cannot get rid of this. i need help. I have tried to download this and some other antivirus but it wont let me. I can not get uninstall it either.
i need it uninstall to day
February 18th, 2010 at %I:%M %p
I tried for hours to get this piece of crap software off my computer and I finally found the following worked. Just be sure to run a real anti spyware program after you get rid of the Personal Security Hoax.
1. Open My computer, choose Disk C;
2. Find Program Files=>Common Files=>PSecurityUninstall=>Uninstall
3. Run the file Uninstall.lnk
February 25th, 2010 at %I:%M %p
Just tap f8 on boot up and highlight last known good configuration and it should remove it.
March 1st, 2010 at %I:%M %p
Personal Security locked up my computer to the point that I could not get to my personal files. I ecen called my computer repair person to come fix the problem. (I will cancel that) I was able to delete it on the first try. Thank you for the news of this fraud.
March 3rd, 2010 at %I:%M %p
hi, I have tried to follow Michael D’s directions but the PC uninstall folder appears to be empty on my computer. Has anyone tried Jam’s suggestion?
March 5th, 2010 at %I:%M %p
Please help. My file in Common files does not have the same name as everyone elses and there is nothing in it and the weblink won’t work. I have looked at other websites and tried what they say to do also. I think I’ve tried everything! I have homework due on Sunday and can’t get anything done and I didn’t even do anything. Please help me!
March 7th, 2010 at %I:%M %p
The program doesn’t let you download any software. We sent a message to the company that created Personal Security on the “customer service” link that we would track them down and sue them for attacking our kids computer. They emailed this solution and it worked in less than one minute. We still downloaded and ran an antispyware program afterwards to make sure nothing remained. This was their response which worked: Hello,try this way:Open My Computer folder, press F3 button, choose “find files and folders” and type the file name “Uninstall.lnk”Run the Uninstall file.Reboot your computer.After that our product will be removed. With best wishes, Customer Support Team
March 7th, 2010 at %I:%M %p
Hello,try this way:Open My Computer folder, press F3 button, choose “find files and folders” and type the file name “Uninstall.lnk”Run the Uninstall file.Reboot your computer.After that our product will be removed. With best wishes.its really works
March 18th, 2010 at %I:%M %p
I contacted the Federal Trade Commission and filed a complaint against Personal Security so they can get investigated and prosecuted. Please do the same to get this company prosecuted. You can file on-line or contact the Federal Trade Commission at 1-877-FTC-HELP.