Misleading Programs

Misleading programs or applications intentionally misrepresent the security status of a computer. Misleading programs attempt to convince you that potential malware or security risks (usually nonexistent or fake) are infecting your computer and you must remove them immediately.

The application will then hold your PC hostage by refusing to allow you to remove or fix these phantom problems until the required software is purchased and installed. Misleading programs may appear as legitimate security applications and often use websites that have user testimonials and awards to convince users of it’s authenticity.

Misleading applications typically strike people when they are surfing the web. There is not a single type of website where these applications are found, but they are more common from sites offering pirated goods and adult content, as well as blogs and forums. They can even sneak into advertisements on legitimate sites, usually through banner ads at the top of Web page.

In order to get installed onto a system, a person is usually either tricked into downloading the program (thinking it’s something else) or a small program called a “Downloader” is installed by the attacker through an un-patched flaw in the person’s web browser. This is often known as a “drive-by” install.

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There are currently 68 articles listed on misleading programs.

Name	Threat Level	Detection Count	Date
Antivirus Doktor 2009	10/10	8	May 29, 2009
BrowserModifier.DotcomToolbar	3/10	0	April 22, 2011
Check Disk	10/10	0	November 21, 2010
Defragmenter	10/10	11	December 14, 2010
Disk Defragmenter			January 17, 2011
Disk Ok	10/10	3	January 10, 2011
Disk Optimizer	10/10	5	January 14, 2011
Disk Recovery	10/10	4	February 7, 2011
Disk Repair	10/10	15	December 21, 2010
DiskHelper			January 17, 2011
Dream Media Player			August 26, 2009
Easy Scan			December 30, 2010
FastDisk	10/10	15	January 11, 2011
FileHunter			June 21, 2012
FullScan			December 28, 2010
Good Memory	10/10	22	January 12, 2011
Hard Drive Diagnostic	10/10	4	December 5, 2010
HDD Defragmenter	10/10	0	November 2, 2010
HDD Doctor			December 21, 2010
Hdd Fix	10/10	9	January 3, 2011
HDD Help			December 14, 2010
HDD Low	10/10	15	December 26, 2010
HDD Ok	10/10	6	January 10, 2011
HDD Plus	10/10	2	December 8, 2010
HDD Recovery			December 13, 2010

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