Windows Control Series
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| Ranking: | 7,160 |
| Threat Level: | 20 % (Normal) |
| Infected Computers: | 1,877 |
| First Seen: | June 23, 2012 |
| Last Seen: | September 12, 2023 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
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Windows Control Series is a bogus security program in the extensive malware family known as FakeVimes. These kinds of fake security programs are designed to convince computer users that they need to purchase expensive and useless fake security applications. To do this, Windows Control Series and its clones will use a variety of tactics which will usually involve malicious scripts and a coordinated multi-component malware attack on the victim's computer. If Windows Control Series is installed on your PC or if you are receiving error messages claiming that your PC is corrupted by malware, it is advisable to use a good anti-malware tool to scan your hard drives. The presence of Windows Control Series on your computer system will usually be a sign of a dangerous malware infection.
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How the Windows Control Series Scam Works
In order to steal your money, Windows Control Series will display numerous irritating error messages, many of these appearing to come from your operating system itself. Windows Control Series can also block access to certain applications (usually those associated with computer security) and cause browser redirects. All of these symptoms can persuade a PC user that his/her system has become severely infected with malware. However, trying to use Windows Control Series to fix these supposed problems on your computer system will invariably bring up a dialog claiming that you will need to purchase an expensive upgrade to Windows Control Series' full version. Needless to say, since Windows Control Series is not really an anti-malware program, ESG malware researchers strongly discourage purchasing this supposed 'full version.'
Windows Control Series Belongs to a Particularly Large Family of Malware
Windows Control Series' family of malware, known as FakeVimes, has been around for a long time, at least since 2009. ESG malware analysts have been receiving reports of FakeVimes-related malware attacks since early 2012. However, malware in the FakeVimes family may include a ZeroAccess rootkit component that can make removal of Windows Control Series and its clones a serious headache. Other malware in the FakeVimes family 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. To remove Windows Control Series or its clones, it is recommended to use an anti-malware program with anti-rootkit technology. The registration code 0W000-000B0-00T00-E0020 can also be helpful in temporarily stopping many of Windows Control Series' irritating error messages, although it will not remove Windows Control Series itself.
SpyHunter Detects & Remove Windows Control Series
Windows Control Series Video
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File System Details
| # | File Name | MD5 |
Detections
Detections: The number of confirmed and suspected cases of a particular threat detected on
infected computers as reported by SpyHunter.
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|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | %AppData%\Protector-[RANDOM CHARACTERS].exe | ||
| 2. | Protector-khea.exe | 80cf516fd3763964c13fd85bf252c2df | 0 |
Registry Details
URLs
Windows Control Series may call the following URLs:
| toglooman.com |
Messages
The following messages associated with Windows Control Series were found:
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Error
Attempt to modify registry key entries detected. Registry entry analysis is recommended. |
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Error
Keylogger activity detected. System information security is at risk. It is recommended to activate protection and run a full system scan. |
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Warning
Firewall has blocked a program from accessing the Internet C:program filesinternet exploreriexplore.exe is suspected to have infected your PC. This type of virus intercepts entered data and transmits them to a remote server. |
