Windows Armament Master

Windows Armament Master is not a real security program. Windows Armament Master belongs to a big family of fraudulent security programs called and is what is known as a rogue security program. Rogues are malicious software that mimic real security tools to steal a computer user's money. Rogues like Windows Armament Master are some of the most dangerous kinds of computer infections and should be removed immediately. PC security experts recommend using a legitimate anti-malware tool to remove Windows Armament Master completely.

Effects of Windows Armament Master on a Computer System

Like most rogues, Windows Armament Master deliberately provokes problems on the affected computer system. It does this to convince the computer user to buy a useless "full version" of Windows Armament Master. Typically, the most obvious effect of Windows Armament Master is its start-up screen and fake computer scan. This scan, along with Windows Armament Master's frequent fake security alerts, will constantly alert the computer user of a large number of fake infections on his computer. PC security analysts strongly advise against taking action based on any of these scans or fake alerts. Many of the supposedly infected files are harmless, or even essential, system files; if these were to be removed, it could cause irreparable damage to your computer system. Other common effects of Windows Armament Master include general system instability and slowness, blocked access to executable files and security programs, and altered Internet browser and system settings.

Windows Armament Master and the Fake Microsoft Security Essentials Alert Trojan

Malware researchers indicate that there is a strong connection between Windows Armament Master and the Fake Microsoft Security Essentials Alert Trojan. This Trojan displays a fake alert resembling the appearance of a real message from Microsoft Security Essentials. This fake alert is usually the first sign that the computer's security has been breached. If the computer user clicks on this alert message, it will lead him/her to download Windows Armament Master to remove the nonexistent problems on the computer system. The Fake Microsoft Security Essentials Alert Trojan is often downloaded inadvertently. This Trojan may be disguised as an update from a third-party source or as a video codec for viewing adult movies online. This Trojan may also enter a computer through vulnerabilities in Flash or JavaScript, through corrupted advertisements, and through fake online malware scans.

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