About Antivirus Software: How To Remove SecurityTool Scareware

Antivirus Software In the Spotlight | More Topics |   from Mary Landesman On a humorous note, Apple's new security slogan is "Mac OS X doesn't get PC viruses". Perhaps someone should clue Apple in that Windows doesn't get Mac viruses either. Of course, Macs do get infected with Mac malware and Windows PCs do get infected with Windows PC infectors. And on that note, this week's newsletter features a removal tip for one of the more stubborn scareware infections plaguing PC users.   In the Spotlight How To Remove SecurityTool SecurityTool is extremely defensive scareware that can be extremely difficult to remove automatically. That's because SecurityTool blocks access to Task Manager, the Registry Editor, the Deskop, Safe Mode, and many executable files. You have to somehow disable the main process before any of the traditional scanners are going to work. Fortunately, a free tool from Microsoft can do the trick. Here's how.              More Topics How to Remove Zlob Trojans Malware Detection Methods Prevent Link Color History Sniffing Prevent Cache Timer History Sniffing Disable HTTP Header Refresh Web Browser Security Antivirus Software Reviews Bootable Rescue CDs Malware can often leave an infected system unstable - or even unable to boot into Windows. Fortunately, a few antivirus vendors offer excellent (and free) rescue CDs that will enable you to boot, scan, and repair the infected machine. Following are the three best bootable antivirus rescue CDs available, listed in alphabetical order.   PC Tools ThreatFire It doesn't matter how good your antivirus protection is, chances are it cannot keep up with today's threats. Fortunately, there's a free layer of protection you can add to almost any antivirus or security suite that can bridge the zero day malware gap. For details, check out this review of the free PC Tools ThreatFire.     Sponsored Links   Get Ready for Halloween Pumpkin Photos These scary-good jack-o-lanterns include everything from Homer Simpson to the Cat in the Hat to a pumpkin decked out like a hamburger. Check out the photos or submit your own! Antivirus Software Ads Spyware Malware Free Software Windows XP AntiVirus Speed Up Your PC AntiVirus Trial Advertisement     Visit Related About GuideSites: Internet / Network Security Wireless / Networking Focus on Windows Email Urban Legends and Folklore   Search About      Sign up for more free newsletters on favorite topics. You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Antivirus Software newsletter as adamsmith016@GMAIL.COM. If you wish to change or remove your email address, please visit: http://www.about.com/nl/usgs.htm?nl=antivirus&e=adamsmith016@GMAIL.COM About respects your privacy. Our Privacy Policy. Our Contact Information. 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2008 About, Inc.