Fake MSE-alert

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  1. Posts : 2
    windows 7
       #1

    Fake MSE-alert


    Good morning,

    Yesterday I received a security alert from MSE. Unfortunately I ended up downloading something named Antispy Safeguard. It claims to be the world's leading security solution. And now it has taken over my startup. It also stops me from loading Microsoft Explorer until I download its' heuristics module. In order for me to continue the Antispy program is trying to extort $70 for a year's support. I have found no way around this devil. Can you assist?
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  2. Posts : 759
    W7-Enterprise + WS-2008 (Converted to Workstation)
       #2

    hi !

    that security alert was NOT from MSE !

    it sound like a false antivirus (rogue) that pretends to be MSE.
    there are som nasty rogues nowadays.

    i suggest you create a NEW thread, and ask for support.
    a tip: as subject write "Fake MSE-alert" or similar so you get attention....
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  3. Posts : 2
    windows 7
    Thread Starter
       #3

    thank you. sorry to have disturbed you.
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  4. Posts : 51,354
    Windows 11 Workstation x64
       #4

    Moved to own thread.
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  5. Posts : 7,683
    Windows 10 Pro
       #5

    mdcyclist said:
    Good morning,

    Yesterday I received a security alert from MSE. Unfortunately I ended up downloading something named Antispy Safeguard. It claims to be the world's leading security solution. And now it has taken over my startup. It also stops me from loading Microsoft Explorer until I download its' heuristics module. In order for me to continue the Antispy program is trying to extort $70 for a year's support. I have found no way around this devil. Can you assist?
    Hi mdcyclist, Welcome to seven forums.

    Read/Try this - AntiSpy Safeguard - how to remove
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  6. Posts : 268
    windows 7 ultimate 64 bit,Windows 7 ultimate 32 bit,Windows XP sp3 home
       #6

    try this first-d/l mbam and hitman pro and scan
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  7. Posts : 1
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
       #7

    It seems like I've got the same virus

    When booting into windows i get a black screen with a pop up box showing this Antispy Safeguard it tells me to scan etc,,,

    Trying to remove it now with with antivirus software I'll see how it goes
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  8. Posts : 686
    Windows 7 x64 Ultimate SP1
       #8

    If these infections appear out of thin air (as opposed to clicking on something or opening a downloaded file of any kind), people should consider (at the earliest possible date) saving their data & settings with Easy Transfer Wizard, deleting all partitions, repartitioning the disk and reinstalling Windows. More and more rootkits (deep infections) try to monetize their control over your system by downloading and installing ransom schemes like these. However, even if you remove these adiitional malware infestations, the rootkit is still in control of your system and you can consider none of your passwords and presonal details safe any more.
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  9. Posts : 3,139
    Systems 1 and 2: Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Win 8 Developer
       #9

    Teerex said:
    If these infections appear out of thin air (as opposed to clicking on something or opening a downloaded file of any kind), people should consider (at the earliest possible date) saving their data & settings with Easy Transfer Wizard, deleting all partitions, repartitioning the disk and reinstalling Windows. More and more rootkits (deep infections) try to monetize their control over your system by downloading and installing ransom schemes like these. However, even if you remove these adiitional malware infestations, the rootkit is still in control of your system and you can consider none of your passwords and presonal details safe any more.
    Nope, these are a result of social engineering. It fools the user into thinking they must click on something. In the case of the rogue MSE, even savvy users might be tempted to click on the "x" to close it out. But that will also install the virus or malware.
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  10. Posts : 25,847
    Windows 10 Pro. 64/ version 1709 Windows 7 Pro/64
       #10

    I try to teach people don't touch anything in the pop up. Don't even have your cursor over it. Shut your computer down. Start it up again and scan with your security systems.
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