Windows Internet Guard

Threat Scorecard

Threat Level: 100 % (High)
Infected Computers: 16
First Seen: April 8, 2014
Last Seen: August 31, 2022
OS(es) Affected: Windows

Windows Internet Guard Image

Windows Internet Guard is a fake security application and a member of the FakeVimes family which strives to imitate functionalities of a legitimate anti-spyware tool. Therefore, do not be fooled by the first impression of Windows Internet Guard because it is not related to PC protection. Windows Internet Guard was designed by web attackers, who aim at extorting money from unsuspecting computer users. Windows Internet Guard is an online scam, which includes repeated system scans that are performed every time the targeted PC is started and annoying pop-up notifications that continuously show up on the computer. However, these are misleading tactics used by Windows Internet Guard to trick PC users into believing their computers have been infected with numerous malware infections.

Windows Internet Guard provides confusing details linked to the attacked PC's security in an attempt to scare victims into thinking their machines are compromised, and then offers to buy the commercial version of counterfeit security software, which will allegedly fix all recognized security issues. In reality, neither the trial version, which invaded the computer system without the PC user's agreement, nor the full version of Windows Internet Guard is able to repair PC problems. The full version of Windows Internet Guard, which is, in fact, the commercial useless version, which is advertised with the purpose to steal money from victimized computer users and give nothing in return.

Other members of the FakeRean family, clones of Windows Internet Guard include Virus Melt, Presto TuneUp, Fast Antivirus 2009, Extra Antivirus, Windows Security Suite, Smart Virus Eliminator, Packed.Generic.245, Volcano Security Suite, Windows Enterprise Suite, Enterprise Suite, Additional Guard, PC Live Guard, Live PC Care, Live Enterprise Suite, Security Antivirus, My Security Wall, CleanUp Antivirus, Smart Security, Windows Protection Suite, Windows Work Catalyst.
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Windows Internet Guard Video

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File System Details

Windows Internet Guard may create the following file(s):
# File Name MD5 Detections
1. svc-aeqy.exe 060cb8f02260050d4748fb84f963dcd9 3

Registry Details

Windows Internet Guard may create the following registry entry or registry entries:
File name without path
Windows Internet Guard.lnk

1 Comment

Linda Lee McAfee Reply

I have seen many of these malware products "running" on my computer.

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