Windows Security Master

Threat Scorecard

Threat Level: 100 % (High)
Infected Computers: 5
First Seen: March 11, 2014
Last Seen: January 8, 2020
OS(es) Affected: Windows

Windows Security Master Image 1Windows Security Master is a rogue security application in the FakeVimes family of threats. Malware analysts consider that Windows Security Master and its many clones all present a significant threat to your computer. There are hundreds of variants of Windows Security Master in the FakeVimes family of threats. Typically, all of these fake security programs use the same basic interface and approach, with the only difference between Windows Security Master variants being the name. The vast majority of Windows Security Master variants tend to have very similar names, often starting with the word 'Windows' followed by two words indicating that it is a security program of some sort. Due to some absurdly named variants of Windows Security Master, malware researchers suspect that Windows Security Master variant names may be generated automatically through the use of a dictionary and a simple script. If Windows Security Master is installed on your computer, it is important to remove Windows Security Master without delay with an up-to-date and strong anti-malware tool.

Removing Windows Security Master from Your Machine

Despite its claims, it is important to understand that Windows Security Master is not a real security application. Windows Security Master does not have the ability to detect or remove threats. In fact, Windows Security Master is a type of threat itself. Because of this, Windows Security Master should be removed at once from an infected computer and all of its messages should be ignored. The Windows Security Master attack typically uses the following steps:

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