Remove antivirmars.com browser hijacker

If your browser is redirected to antivirmars.com website, which titled Internet Explorer Warning - visiting this web site may harm your computer! header, it means that your computer is infected with malicious program called Security Suite. This program is a rogue antispyware that uses scare tactics such false scan result and fake security alerts in order to trick you into purchasing its full version.

Screen shoot of  antivirmars site

Do not trust any information that antivirmars states you. It is a fake.This website is only a small part of the deceptive tactics used by Security Suite in order to create the appearance of infecting your computer and thus force you to buy its full version. Security Suite is unable to detect or remove any viruses and trojans nor will be protect your computer from legitimate future infections.

If you find that your computer is infected with this malware and your browser is hijacked, then use the step by step antivirmars removal guide or the instructions below to remove it from your system for free.

How to remove antivirmars.com browser hijacker

Reboot your computer in Safe mode with networking.

Reset proxy settings of your browser (this malware hijacked them) by doing: run Internet Explorer, Click Tools and select Internet Options. Select Connections Tab and click to Lan Settings button. Uncheck “Use a proxy server” box. Click OK and click OK again.



Download Malwarebytes Anti-malware. Double click mbam-setup.exe to install the application. When installation is complete, make sure a checkmark is placed next to Update Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware and Launch Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware, then click Finish. If an update is found, it will download and install the latest version.

Once the program has loaded you will see a screen like below.

Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware

Select "Perform Quick Scan", then click Scan. When the scan is done, click OK, then Show Results to view the results. You will see a list of malware that  Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware found on your computer. Note: list of malware may be different than what is shown in the screen below.

Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware - lists of malicious software

Make sure that everything is checked, and click Remove Selected. Once disinfection is finished, a log will open in Notepad and you may be prompted to Restart.


If the instructions does not help you, then ask for help in the Spyware removal forum.

How to remove Red Cross Antivirus, removal guide

Red Cross Antivirus is a new fake security program. It can not remove viruses and trojans, as well as protect your computer from possible infections. This parasite is created with one purpose, to force you to buy its full version.

What Red Cross Antivirus does

Red Cross Antivirus is promoted and distributed via Microsoft Security Essentials Alert trojan. When the trojan is started, it adds itself to the startup programs to run every time when you start Windows, after that starts show a lot of false alerts that you computer is infected. It will suggest to download and install the rogue.

When Red Cross Antivirus is installed, it will register itself in the Windows registry to run automatically. Further, the program will begin a system scan and list a lot of trojans, viruses and other malicious programs. Of course, the scan and its results are a fake. The rogue uses the false scan results as method to trick you into purchase the full version of this program. So you can freely ignore all that Red Cross Antivirus will show you.

Screen shoot of Red Cross Antivirus

While Red Cross Antivirus is running, it will display various misleading notifications and fake security alerts from Windows taskbar.

However, all of these alerts and notifications is a fake and like false scan result should be ignored.

Red Cross Antivirus is absolutely useless and what is more, even dangerous software. Most importantly, do not purchase it! Instead, please use the Red Cross Antivirus removal guide or the instructions below to remove this malware from your computer for free.

How to remove Red Cross Antivirus

Download Malwarebytes Anti-malware. Double click mbam-setup.exe to install the application. When installation is complete, make sure a checkmark is placed next to Update Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware and Launch Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware, then click Finish. If an update is found, it will download and install the latest version.

Once the program has loaded you will see a screen like below.

Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware

Select "Perform Quick Scan", then click Scan. When the scan is done, click OK, then Show Results to view the results. You will see a list of malware that  Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware found on your computer. Note: list of malware may be different than what is shown in the screen below.

Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware - lists of malicious software

Make sure that everything is checked, and click Remove Selected. Once disinfection is finished, a log will open in Notepad and you may be prompted to Restart.

Note: if you can`t download or run these suggested program above, boot your computer in Safe mode with networking and repeat the above steps once again.

If the instructions does not help you, then ask for help in the Spyware removal forum.

Remove AVDefender 2011 virus/malware

AVDefender 2011 is dangerous computer parasite, which classified as rogue antivirus program. It is not able to perform any type of security related functions when installed on a computer. This program created with one purpose to trick you into purchasing the full version of the software.

Screen shoot of AVDefender 2011 from S!Ri.URZ blog

AVDefender 2011 is promoted through the use of malware that come from various misleading websites. When running, the rogue will configure itself to run automatically every time when your computer starts. After that, it will perform a fake system scan and list a variety of infections or potentially dangerous files. It states that your computer is infected with adware, trojans, worms or malware and that you should purchase AVDefender 2011 to remove these infections. Obviously, such results are a fraud, the program want to scare you into thinking that your computer is infected with malicious software.

While AVDefender 2011 is running, it will flood your computer with fake security alert and notifications from Windows task bar.

AVDefender 2011 is absolutely useless and what is more, even dangerous software. Most importantly, do not purchase it. Instead, please use the AVDefender 2011 removal guide to remove this malware from your computer for free.

Microsoft Security Essentials Alert virus/trojan removal

Microsoft Security Essentials Alert is a fake security warning. A trojan FakeAlert uses the fake security alert in order to trick user into purchasing a one of 5 rogues: Red Cross Antivirus, Peak Protection 2010, Pest Detector 4.1, Major Defense Kit, AntiSpySafeguard.

HijackThis shows Microsoft Security Essentials Alert virus/trojan infection:
O4 – HKCU\..\Run: [tmp] C:\Documents and Settings\comp\Application Data\defender.exe

Screen shoot of fake Microsoft Security Essentials Alert

Use the Microsoft Security Essentials Alert removal instructions to remove this malware and its related rogues for free.

How to remove NetworkControl, removal guide

NetworkControl is a new fake security program that pretend to be a firewall application, but unlike it, can not protect your computer from possible attacks from the Internet. This malware is created with one purpose, to trick you into thinking your computer is under a hacker attack.

What NetworkControl does

NetworkControl infiltrate computers through the use of trojans. When the fake firewall is installed, it configures itself to run every time when you start Windows.

Once started, the program will imitate a scan and list a lot of infected files. Of course, the scan and its results are a fake. The rogue uses the false scan results as method to trick you into purchase one of Advanced Net Firewall, Shield EC, Personal Network Protect, IP Blockator, and Network Defender.

While NetworkControl is running, it will display various misleading alerts, nag screens and notifications. Some of the alerts:

Of course, all of these alerts and notifications are a fake and like a fake scan should be ignored.

As you can see, NetworkControl is absolutely useless and what is more, even dangerous software. Most importantly, do not purchase anything that it will suggest you! Instead, please use the NetworkControl removal guide or the instructions below to remove this malware from your computer for free.

How to remove NetworkControl

Open My computer, disk C, NetworkControl folder. Rename nc (or nc.exe) to something like nc1 (nc1.exe). Reboot your computer. Once Windows loaded, remove NetworkControl folder.

Download Malwarebytes Anti-malware. Double click mbam-setup.exe to install the application. When installation is complete, make sure a checkmark is placed next to Update Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware and Launch Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware, then click Finish. If an update is found, it will download and install the latest version.

Once the program has loaded you will see a screen like below.

Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware

Select "Perform Quick Scan", then click Scan. When the scan is done, click OK, then Show Results to view the results. You will see a list of malware that  Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware found on your computer. Note: list of malware may be different than what is shown in the screen below.

Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware - lists of malicious software

Make sure that everything is checked, and click Remove Selected. Once disinfection is finished, a log will open in Notepad and you may be prompted to Restart.

Note: if you can`t download or run these suggested program above, boot your computer in Safe mode with networking and repeat the above steps once again.

If the instructions does not help you, then ask for help in the Spyware removal forum.

Remove antispycraft.com browser hijacker/virus

Antispycraft.com is a misleading site, which promotes a fake security program called Security Suite. The program is a rogue antispyware because it uses a fake scan results as a way to force you to purchase its full version.

When your computer is infected with Security Suite, it configures your browser so, that every time when you try to open any website, instead you will see antispycraft warning that stats:

Internet Explorer cannot display the webpage.:
Internet Explorer Warning - visiting this web site may harm your computer!

Most likely causes:
* The website contains exploits that can launch a malicious code on your computer
* Suspicious network activity detected
* There might be an active spyware running on your computer

What you can try:
Purchase for secure Internet surfing (Recommended).
Check your computer for viruses and malware.
More information

Screen shoot of the malicios website below:

antispycraft.com - browser hijacker

However, the warning is a fake,so you can freely ignore it. What is more, it will offer to buy the full version of the Security Suite. Most important do not purchase it!

If you find that your computer is infected with this malware and your browser is hijacked, then use the step by step antispycraft removal guide or the instructions below to remove it from your system for free.

How to remove antispycraft.com browser hijacker/virus

Reboot your computer in Safe mode with networking.

Reset proxy settings of your browser (this malware hijacked them) by doing: run Internet Explorer, Click Tools and select Internet Options. Select Connections Tab and click to Lan Settings button. Uncheck “Use a proxy server” box. Click OK and click OK again.

Download Malwarebytes Anti-malware. Double click mbam-setup.exe to install the application. When installation is complete, make sure a checkmark is placed next to Update Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware and Launch Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware, then click Finish. If an update is found, it will download and install the latest version.

Once the program has loaded you will see a screen like below.

Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware

Select "Perform Quick Scan", then click Scan. When the scan is done, click OK, then Show Results to view the results. You will see a list of malware that  Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware found on your computer. Note: list of malware may be different than what is shown in the screen below.

Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware - lists of malicious software

Make sure that everything is checked, and click Remove Selected. Once disinfection is finished, a log will open in Notepad and you may be prompted to Restart.


If the instructions does not help you, then ask for help in the Spyware removal forum.

Remove antivirone.com virus

Antivirone.com is a web site created to spread a program called Security Suite. The program classified as rogue antispyware tool because it lists a lot of false infections and displays numerous fake security alerts and popups with one purpose to trick you into buying the software. When your computer is infected with Security Suite, it will redirect you from sites that you want to visit on antivirone.com fake warning page that stats:

Internet Explorer cannot display the webpage.:
Internet Explorer Warning - visiting this web site may harm your computer!

Most likely causes:
* The website contains exploits that can launch a malicious code on your computer
* Suspicious network activity detected
* There might be an active spyware running on your computer

What you can try:
Purchase for secure Internet surfing (Recommended).
Check your computer for viruses and malware.
More information

Screen shoot of the malicios website below:

antivirone.com - browser hijacker

Of course, all that you will be informed of the site - is a fraud. Do not trust this information, just ignore it, as well as that Security Suite will show you (fake warnings and a list of found infections). As mentioned above, and antivirone site , and Security Suite designed with one purpose - to trick you into buying the fake security tool. Instead, use the antivirone removal guide or the instructions below to remove this malware and any other infections you may have on your computer for free.

How to remove antivirone.com virus

Reboot your computer in Safe mode with networking.

Reset proxy settings of your browser (this malware hijacked them) by doing: run Internet Explorer, Click Tools -> Internet Options. Select Connections Tab and click to Lan Settings button. Uncheck “Use a proxy server” box. Click OK and click OK again.

Download Malwarebytes Anti-malware. Double click mbam-setup.exe to install the application. When installation is complete, make sure a checkmark is placed next to Update Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware and Launch Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware, then click Finish. If an update is found, it will download and install the latest version.

Once the program has loaded you will see a screen like below.

Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware

Select "Perform Quick Scan", then click Scan. When the scan is done, click OK, then Show Results to view the results. You will see a list of malware that  Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware found on your computer. Note: list of malware may be different than what is shown in the screen below.

Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware - lists of malicious software

Make sure that everything is checked, and click Remove Selected. Once disinfection is finished, a log will open in Notepad and you may be prompted to Restart.

If the instructions does not help you, then ask for help in the Spyware removal forum.

Remove Security Suite virus/malware (Removal guide)

Security Suite is not a legitimate security tool, it is dangerous computer parasite, which classified as rogue antispyware program.

HijackThis shows Security Suite infection:

R1 – HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings,ProxyServer = http=127.0.0.1
O4 – HKLM\..\Run: [{RANDOM}] %UserProfile%\Local Settings\Application Data\{RANDOM}\{RANDOM}shdw.exe
O4 – HKCU\..\Run: [{RANDOM}] %UserProfile%\Local Settings\Application Data\{RANDOM}\{RANDOM}shdw.exe

What Security Suite does

Security Suite looks like a normal antispyware application, but in reality, this program is not able to perform any type of security related functions when installed on a computer. This program created with one purpose to trick you into purchasing the full version of the software.

Security Suite is distributed through web sites showing online videos that tell you to install a flash update. When this "update" is started, it will put the rogue onto your computer without your permission and knowledge.

When running, Security Suite will configure itself to run automatically every time when your computer starts. After that, it will perform a fake system scan and list a variety of infections or potentially dangerous files. It states that your computer is infected with adware, trojans, worms or malware and that you should purchase Security Suite to remove these infections. Obviously, such results are a fraud, the program want to scare you into thinking that your computer is infected with malicious software.

While Security Suite is running, it will flood your computer with fake security alert and notifications from Windows task bar. Furthermore, the rogue may disable Task Manager, block legitimate Windows applications from running and hijack Internet Explorer so, that it will display various misleading notifications while browsing the web.

As you can see, Security Suite is absolutely useless and what is more, even dangerous software. Most importantly, do not purchase it! If your PC is already infected you should ignore its scan results and fake security alerts. Follow the Security Suite removal guide or the instructions below in order to remove this malware from your computer for free.

How to remove Security Suite virus/malware

1. Reboot your computer in Safe mode with networking.

2. Reset proxy settings of your browser (this malware hijacked them) by doing: run Internet Explorer, Click Tools -> Internet Options. Select Connections Tab and click to Lan Settings button. Uncheck “Use a proxy server” box. Click OK and click OK again.

3. Download Malwarebytes Anti-malware. Double click mbam-setup.exe to install the application. When installation is complete, make sure a checkmark is placed next to Update Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware and Launch Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware, then click Finish. If an update is found, it will download and install the latest version.

4. Once the program has loaded you will see a screen like below.

Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware

5. Select "Perform Quick Scan", then click Scan. When the scan is done, click OK, then Show Results to view the results. You will see a list of malware that  Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware found on your computer. Note: list of malware may be different than what is shown in the screen below.

Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware - lists of malicious software

6. Make sure that everything is checked, and click Remove Selected. Once disinfection is finished, a log will open in Notepad and you may be prompted to Restart.


If the instructions does not help you, then ask for help in the Spyware removal forum.

Remove antivirsword.com browser hijacker

Antivirsword.com is a malicious website, which Antivir Solution Pro shows you in order to trick you into thinking that the computer is infected with dangerous viruses and trojans. The antivirsword.com stats:

Internet Explorer cannot display the webpage.:
Internet Explorer Warning - visiting this web site may harm your computer!

Most likely causes:
* The website contains exploits that can launch a malicious code on your computer
* Suspicious network activity detected
* There might be an active spyware running on your computer

What you can try:
Purchase for secure Internet surfing (Recommended).
Check your computer for viruses and malware.
More information

Screen shoot of the malicios website below:

antivirsword.com - browser hijacker

This website is only a small part of the deceptive tactics used by Antivir Solution Pro in order to create the appearance of infecting your computer and thus force you to buy its full version. This program is a fake antispyware tool, which looks like a real antispyware application, but in reality is unable to detect or remove any viruses and trojans nor will be protect your computer from legitimate future infections.

If you find that your computer is infected with this malware and your browser is redirected to antivirsword.com, then most important do not purchase anything from this fake security site. Ignore all that it says you. Use the step by step removal guide or the instructions below to remove it from your system for free.

Removal instructions for antivirsword.com browser hijacker

Reboot your computer in Safe mode with networking.

Reset proxy settings of your browser (this malware hijacked them) by doing: run Internet Explorer, Click Tools -> Internet Options. Select Connections Tab and click to Lan Settings button. Uncheck “Use a proxy server” box. Click OK and click OK again.

Download Malwarebytes Anti-malware. Double click mbam-setup.exe to install the application. When installation is complete, make sure a checkmark is placed next to Update Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware and Launch Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware, then click Finish. If an update is found, it will download and install the latest version.

Once the program has loaded you will see a screen like below.

Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware

Select "Perform Quick Scan", then click Scan. When the scan is done, click OK, then Show Results to view the results. You will see a list of malware that  Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware found on your computer. Note: list of malware may be different than what is shown in the screen below.

Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware - lists of malicious software

Make sure that everything is checked, and click Remove Selected. Once disinfection is finished, a log will open in Notepad and you may be prompted to Restart.

If the instructions does not help you, then ask for help in the Spyware removal forum.

Remove Wireshark Antivirus (Uninstall guide)

Wireshark Antivirus is a new fake security program from the same family of malware as Sysinternals Antivirus, XJR Antivirus, AKM Antivirus 2010, etc. This program looks like a real antispyware or antivirus application, but unlike it, can not remove viruses and trojans, as well as protect your computer from possible infections. This malicious program is created with one purpose, to force you to buy its full version.

HijackThis shows Wireshark Antivirus infection:

O2 – BHO: ADC PlugIn – {149256D5-E103-4523-BB43-2CFB066839D6} – C:\Program Files\adc_w32.dll
O23 – Service: Adobe Update Service (AdbUpd) – Unknown owner – C:\Program Files\svchost.exe

What Wireshark Antivirus does

Wireshark Antivirus infiltrate computers through the use of trojans.When the fake antivirus is started, it will begin a system scan and list a lot of trojans, viruses and other malicious programs. Of course, the scan and its results are a fake. The rogue uses the false scan results as method to trick you into purchase the full version of this program. So you can freely ignore all that Wireshark Antivirus will give you.

Screen shoot of Wireshark Antivirus from S!Ri.URZ blog

While Wireshark Antivirus is running, it will display various misleading notifications and fake security alerts from Windows taskbar. However, all of these alerts and notifications is a fake and like false scan result should be ignored.

As you can see, Wireshark Antivirus is absolutely useless and what is more, even dangerous software. Most importantly, do not purchase it! Instead, please use the Wireshark Antivirus removal guide or the instructions below to remove this malware from your computer for free.

How to remove Wireshark Antivirus

Download fix.zip from here. Unzip it. Double Click fix.reg and click YES for confirm. Reboot your computer.

Download Malwarebytes Anti-malware. Double click mbam-setup.exe to install the application. When installation is complete, make sure a checkmark is placed next to Update Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware and Launch Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware, then click Finish. If an update is found, it will download and install the latest version.

Once the program has loaded you will see a screen like below.

Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware

Select "Perform Quick Scan", then click Scan. When the scan is done, click OK, then Show Results to view the results. You will see a list of malware that  Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware found on your computer. Note: list of malware may be different than what is shown in the screen below.

Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware - lists of malicious software

Make sure that everything is checked, and click Remove Selected. Once disinfection is finished, a log will open in Notepad and you may be prompted to Restart.

Note: if you can`t download or run these suggested program above, boot your computer in Safe mode with networking and repeat the above steps once again.

If the instructions does not help you, then ask for help in the Spyware removal forum.

How to remove My Security Shield rogue antispyware

My Security Shield is a new rogue antispyware from the same family of rogues as Security Master AV, My Security Engine, etc.

HijackThis shows My Security Shield infection:

O4 – HKCU\..\Run: [My Security Shield] “C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\ab123c34\MS567.exe”

What My Security Shield does

My Security Shield is not a legitimate security tool. It looks like a normal antispyware tool, but in reality, this program can not remove viruses, trojans, etc., nor will be protect your computer from legitimate future infections. My Security Shield created with one purpose to trick you into purchasing the full version of the software.

Screen shoot of My Security Shield from S!Ri.URZ blog

During installation, My Security Shield will configure itself to run automatically every time when your computer starts. After that, it will create several files on your computer, which later, during the scan, will detect as infections. These fake infection can only be removed with a full version of the program. Obviously, such results are a fraud, the program want to scare you into thinking that your computer is infected with malicious software.

While My Security Shield is running, it will flood your computer with fake security alert and notifications from Windows task bar. Furthermore, the rogue may disable Task Manager, block antivirus and antispyware tools from running and hijack Internet Explorer so, that it will display various misleading notifications.

As you can see, My Security Shield is absolutely useless and what is more, even dangerous software. Most importantly, do not purchase it. Instead, please use the My Security Shield removal guide or the steps below to remove this malware from your computer for free.

How to remove My Security Shield

Download Malwarebytes Anti-malware. Double click mbam-setup.exe to install the application. When installation is complete, make sure a checkmark is placed next to Update Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware and Launch Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware, then click Finish. If an update is found, it will download and install the latest version.

Once the program has loaded you will see a screen like below.

Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware

Select "Perform Quick Scan", then click Scan. When the scan is done, click OK, then Show Results to view the results. You will see a list of malware that  Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware found on your computer. Note: list of malware may be different than what is shown in the screen below.

Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware - lists of malicious software

Make sure that everything is checked, and click Remove Selected. Once disinfection is finished, a log will open in Notepad and you may be prompted to Restart.

Note: if you can`t download or run these suggested program above, boot your computer in Safe mode with networking and repeat the above steps once again.

If the instructions does not help you, then ask for help in the Spyware removal forum.