Threat Database Rogue Anti-Spyware Program Smart Internet Protection 2012

Smart Internet Protection 2012

Threat Scorecard

Threat Level: 50 % (Medium)
Infected Computers: 136
First Seen: December 10, 2012
Last Seen: June 4, 2023
OS(es) Affected: Windows

Smart Internet Protection 2012 is a bogus antispyware program. ESG malware analysts classify Smart Internet Protection 2012 as a rogue spyware program from the FakeVimes family because Smart Internet Protection 2012 has absolutely no way of detecting or removing viruses from a computer system. Rather, this useless application is designed to carry out a well-known online scam. Basically, Smart Internet Protection 2012 displays fake virus alerts and attempts to convince its victim to purchase a 'full version' of this rogue anti-virus program.

There are many fake anti-virus applications like Smart Internet Protection 2012, such as 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.

These fake security programs all have very similar characteristics. If Smart Internet Protection 2012 is installed on your computer system, you can be sure that you have become infected with a dangerous Trojan. ESG security researchers strongly recommend taking action to remove Smart Internet Protection 2012 immediately. Failure to remove Smart Internet Protection 2012 puts you at risk of identity theft or additional malware entering your computer system.

Understanding the Smart Internet Protection 2012 Scam

The Smart Internet Protection 2012 scam is not complicated. Basically, Smart Internet Protection 2012 will lie to the victim in order to give the illusion that a severe malware attack is taking place. In fact, Smart Internet Protection 2012 is a malware infection itself. Inexperienced computer users may not be able to differentiate between Smart Internet Protection 2012 from a legitimate spyware application, what causes he/she ending up being scammed into purchasing this useless program. Some ways in which Smart Internet Protection 2012 attempts to carry out its scam include the following:

  • Smart Internet Protection 2012 uses an interface that is designed to imitate a legitimate security program, especially a Windows Security Software. This makes it difficult to differentiate Smart Internet Protection 2012 from a legitimate anti-malware software.
  • Smart Internet Protection 2012 displays a constant stream of alerts and error messages designed to pester its victim and to cause panic by indicating numerous problems on the victim's computer system.
  • Smart Internet Protection 2012 also has the capacity to cause problems with the victim's online browser and normal operating system tasks. Smart Internet Protection 2012 can cause browser redirects or block access to certain files.
  • One essential part of Smart Internet Protection 2012 is its capacity to locate any security program on the victim's computer system and attempt to terminate its file processes and disable its protection.

URLs

Smart Internet Protection 2012 may call the following URLs:

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