subject: WorldSecurityOnline Provides Problems, Not Security [print this page] Author: Carl Haugen
WorldSecurityOnline is a rogue security program that wants users to believe it is capable of detecting and removing malware and other parasites. Why? So that they will purchase the product to restore security. This application is spyware, and has no ability to detect or remove any infection from your PC.
This malicious software, like most others, displays misleading security warnings and fake system notifications, warning of infections that exist. The user is invited to scan their PC in order to locate the infected files, so that they can be removed. The entire process is fake. WorldSecurityOnline is not able to scan your computer, and it cannot detect or remove any malware or parasites.
How to detect spyware
If your PC becomes infected with spyware, you will know it. There are many signs that are common, including a slowing of your computer and constant security alerts. Pop-up ads will bombard you, and your browser may direct you to unknown websites. Your home page may change, or you may have new toolbars in your browser that were not there previously.
Where does WorldSecurityOnline come from?
While it seems unlikely that software would install on your PC without you doing it yourself, that is exactly what malware does. It may install when you download programs like music or games. It may also happen when you visit dangerous or malicious websites. Shared networks and spam e-mails are other sources of possible infection.
Purpose of malware
Is there any benefit of having malware on your PC? Absolutely not. WorldSecurityOnline and other similar applications track what you do when you surf the Internet. The searches you perform, websites you visit and even private information may be collected and transmitted to remote servers. Third parties will use this information to advertise to you through pop-up ads and spam e-mails. Identity theft is also a possiblity, as credit card numbers and other business information may be accessed.
When you suspect that spyware has been placed on your computer, get rid of it at once. It is possible to remove it yourself, but manual removal is not easy and risks severe damage to your PC. Only those with expertise in this process should attempt it. An antispyware tool made specifically for this purpose will remove all traces of malware, completely restoring security.About the Author:
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