Spyware Detail

Alias

winantivirus pro [Webroot]

Vendor Description

WinSoftware is a world-class business services company focused on delivering first-class security solutions to a wide range of clients. Our software is mostly designed to help individuals, small businesses and educational organizations to secure their computers from different threats coming from all sides and growing in number and complexity. We provide a complementary range of products and services that enable every customer to choose the product that suits him/her best. Our solutions include virus protection, content and advertising filtering, firewall solutions, optimization software and more.

Category

Rogue Security Software:  Security software that uses deceptive means for installation and purpose. Once installed, the rogue software usually uses scare tactics to inform the user that spyware or malware is installed on their system. The rogue security software then claims to offer remediation in exchange of payment. These applications can come bundled with other malware that serve other purposes. This software usually comes in the form of Anti-spyware, or Anti-virus applications.



Reasons For Retention

This program provides, displays fake alerts, and downloads other programs onto user's machine without permission.

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