Fake Registry Helper

ESG PC security researchers warn against a resurgence of fake security and system optimization tools. These kinds of malware infections, which are part of a well-known computer scam, suffered a decline in numbers in the summer of 2011. However, as of November of 2011, PC security analysts have observed a resurgence of rogue security applications. Fake Registry Helper is one of the countless versions of these kinds of fake security applications. Although Fake Registry Helper claims that it can help you optimize the Windows Registry, fix errors and make your computer more efficient, Fake Registry Helper actually does exactly the opposite of what Fake Registry Helper claims. Rather than fixing the Windows Registry, Fake Registry Helper make harmful entries, which severely disrupt your computer's operation. Fake Registry Helper also interacts poorly with Windows and with other applications installed on the user's operating system. This causes any computer infected with Fake Registry Helper to become slow, unresponsive and prone to frequent crashes. Do not fall for the Fake Registry Helper scam. ESG PC security researchers strongly recommend removing Fake Registry Helper with a legitimate anti-malware application, as soon as possible. While Fake Registry Helper claims to help you fix malware problems, Fake Registry Helper is part of a Trojan infection itself, associated with a variety of Trojans, malicious scripts, and even severe rootkit infections.
 

How the Criminals Behind Fake Registry Helper Try to Steal Your Money

Fake defragmenters like Fake Registry Helper exist in countless variations. Some malware applications similar to Fake Registry Helper include programs like Wolfram Antivirus, Registry Virus Scanner, XP Antivirus, and Windows 7 Total Security. Fake Registry Helper and these fake security applications share a basic way of operating. First, they will infect a computer system with the help of a Trojan delivered through deceptive methods (such as email attachments, fake video codecs, or bogus software updates from a third party). Then, Fake Registry Helper displays a large number of error messages, alarming system scans and fake system alerts. These will claim that the computer system is severely damaged or infected and that the victim should purchase Fake Registry Helper to fix the problems. Since Fake Registry Helper can cause a computer to operate erratically, many computer users may be convinced that a problem is present. Once the victim pays for a "full version" of Fake Registry Helper, the criminals behind it can simply run with the money and leave the victim's computer wrecked and severely infected with malware.