Windows Security System Rogue Removal Instructions
The Emsisoft malware research team has discovered a new outbreak of the Windows Security System. Emsisoft Anti-Malware detects this malware as Rogue.Win32.WindowsSecuritySystem
Windows Security System is a rogue scanner application. A rogue application tries to trick you by displaying false positive or misleading scan results report, which says that your computer has a problem, or infected with viruses or trojan, but you will not be able to fix it before you purchase.
Create new files:
- %ProgramFiles%\wss\
- %ProgramFiles%\wss\Windows Security System.exe
- %AppData%\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch\Windows Security System.lnk
- %UserProfile%\Desktop\Windows Security System.lnk
- %UserProfile%\Start Menu\Windows Security System\
- %UserProfile%\Start Menu\Windows Security System\Windows Security System.lnk
Create new registry entry:
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\Windows Security System
%ProgramFiles%\wss\Windows Security System.exe - HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\[random]
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How to remove the infection of Windows Security System (Rogue.Win32.WindowsSecuritySystem)?
To delete this malware infection, please download and install Emsisoft Anti-Malware. Run a full scan on all drives and move all detected items to the quarantine.