Fix Security Tool on Windows PC - Security Tool Fix

Security Tool is nothing more than a fake antivirus program that's been designed to trick you into buying the upgraded version of this software. It will show you a series of false antivirus results, and will also cause your computer a lot of damage as it attempts to extort money from you & steal your details. It's often described as a "wolf dressed in sheep's clothing" - because of the way it tries to lure you into buying the upgrade by showing a series of fake results. If you have this virus, it's essential you get rid of it immediately from your PC, and here's how to do that...

This infection is what many experts label as a "malware" (malicious software) virus. Unlike typical viruses, which hide on your system, this program will actually install a software program to try and trick you into taking some sort of action. There are a lot of these rogue software programs around, and the fact is that they are no good at all for your PC. Furthermore, removing these viruses will actually cause a huge number of problems for your system, as they will actually plant a series of other harmful pieces of software onto your computer along-side the Security Tool infection.

Removing Security Tool is actually quite difficult because of the way it installs itself onto your system. Not many people know this, but this program will install a LOT more than just a simple antivirus program onto your PC. It places a large number of other virus programs called "Key Loggers". If you have not heard of these - they are a type of spyware virus which will basically install onto your system and then monitor all your Internet activity. This not only means that the hackers will get instant access to your personal details, but they'll also be profiting from the fake product they try and get you to buy. It also means that manual removal of this virus is impossible - as all the hidden programs that are on your system will just bring the virus back again. If you did want to try and manually remove this application, you should delete the folder below:

* %UserProfile%\Application Data46550101

The recommended removal method for Security Tool is to use what's known as a "spyware removal program". This type of tool is a software program which will scan through your PC and fix any of the infected files, settings & programs that are on your PC. We recommend XoftSpy because of the way it is made by a huge, trustworthy company in Canada, and was the program that was able to fix the most errors on our test computer. To use this tool, you should download it onto a PC that's not infected (Security Tool blocks the download of actual security programs), and then transfer it over to your infected PC. After that, let it scan your system and remove the various infections that have been placed onto it.

You can remove Security Tool by using the tutorial and tools on our website. Click Here to remove Security Tool from your PC for good Fix Slow computer

Spyware Removal Guide - Tips & Techniques

Spyware is a type of software that monitors the actions of a computer user and falls into a number of categories:

• Software that may be installed on purpose to help provide security or workplace monitoring
• Software designed mostly for collecting marketing data
• Software that is maliciously installed, either as a general violation of a person’s privacy or to collect information that may allow further attacks on their computer such as “keylogging”.

Almost everyone gets spyware at some point and getting rid of it can be very difficult. Free spyware removal can be just as effective as paying for a high priced anti spyware package, but you have to use the right software.

Spyware Doctor, created by PCTools, is an industry leader in the Anti-Spyware category. Praised by internet security experts, this “world-renowned” program detects, removes and protects PC’s from thousands of potential spyware, adware, trojans, viruses, keyloggers, spybots and tracking threats. We counted at least 31 different industry awards without digging very far. Here are just a few of the highlights;

Pluses: Has a huge “threat” data base which is updated unbelievably often. Really quick scans. Small operating system footprint.

Drawbacks: No antivirus unless you purchase “Spyware Doctor with Antivirus” for an additional (albeit small) charge.

Consensus: A top performing AntiSpyware program. With each updated release the gap between Spyware Doctor and the competition widens.

Virus News - Macs are not Immune, Conficker Update

Symantec researchers believe they have found evidence of a virus that is specific to the Macintosh computers. Some experts are not sure of the actual threat to Mac Users. The interesting thing is that Mac users have always bragged about how safe their Macs are compared to PCs. You have probably even seen the commercials that try to pound PCs into the ground.


The virus (just like many viruses on the PC side of things) is downloaded along with a pirated or illegal copy of legitimate software. The type of virus is called a botnet, which gets on the computer, and can get out onto the internet, and cause a distributed denial of service (DDos) attack.

The way this attack works is a bunch of computers keep going to a website or sites, over and over. With thousands of computers doing this, it blocks anyone from getting to that site.
Many Mac experts are downplaying this and saying the media attention is not necessary. Many are also saying the Mac is still safe, and security software is not needed. Good luck with that!
Conficker - We are not out of the woods yet

Reports are that the Conficker virus is infecting more computers, and could possibly do more on May 1st. I wrote about this in an entry in March. April 1st has come and gone, and most people think it was just a scare. This particular worm is more of a long-term, slow acting virus. There are three parts to this virus, and the one that has my attention is the last one which has to do with your computer and not stuff it will do to others on the Internet.

Here is a quote from Fox News online, " Conficker also carries a third virus that warns users their PCs are infected and offers them a fake anti-virus program, Spyware removal 2009 for $49.95, according to Russian-based security researcher Kaspersky Lab. If they buy it, their credit card information is stolen and the virus downloads even more malicious software."

Interestingly, I have seen very similar malware on many machines this month. I cannot say it was this virus, but it is interesting that the malware I have been cleaning was similar, and most of the customers had valid, up to date virus protection. They could have been "drive by" type viruses, but there is also a chance the malware was hidden in the Conficker virus. Once these machines are cleaned up, it is really hard to tell, because all traces are gone.

Check out the link to see if you have the conficker virus on your system if you have not already.

See Also
top 10 spyware
Top 10 Windows Antivirus
Is Your Cell Phone Spying on You

What are anti spyware softwares

iYogi Acquires Clean Machine Inc.

Larry Gordon, Founder of Clean Machine appointed as President Global Channel Sales at iYogi

New York, NY, May 11th, 2009 : iYogi, a global direct to consumer and small business remote technical support provider, today announced it’s acquisition of Clean Machine Inc, a provider of remotely administered PC security and performance management services. Clean Machine will operate as a separate brand under the iYogi services umbrella along with the recently lunched Support Dock (www.supportdock.com) and its comprehensive range of 24/7 technical support services for computers, printers, MP3 players, digital camera, routers, servers and more than 100 software applications. Larry Gordon, Founder of Clean Machine is appointed as the President of Global Channel Sales for iYogi. iYogi will integrate technology and innovation that Clean Machine Inc. has developed for delivering an enhanced service experience by proactively managing the health and security for PC's and Apple Computers. This acquisition also broadens iYogi's access to key markets through Clean Machine's existing partnerships. Larry Gordon's past experience and successful track record will accelerate iYogi's expansion through his focus on global alliances. Commenting on the acquisition of Clean Machine Inc., Uday Challu, CEO & Co-founder of iYogi, said, "This acquisition will help iYogi to enhance our customer experience and extend our market reach to the millions of consumers that are challenged by the increasingly complex technology environment. Clean Machine's proactive maintenance and management of PCs in home and small business environment will be our launch platform for building the next generation of managed services for consumers." "We are delighted to have Larry spearheading partnerships and global alliances for iYogi. His incredible experience in marketing, sales and building global alliances will help forge partnerships with retailers, multiple service operators, software publishers, original equipment manufacturers (OEM) and other such companies that are at the frontlines for managing tech support issues for consumers and small businesses", added Challu. With more than 20 years of experience, Larry Gordon has played a variety of strategic roles in marketing, sales and building alliances. Larry was the Executive Vice President at Capgemini and Kanbay. He was also VP of Global Marketing for Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH), a leader in global IT services and Director of Marketing for New York based Information Builders. "I am excited to join a company that shares a common mission to Clean Machine in creating a global brand for delivering the best technical support to consumers and small businesses. We also share a common approach of utilizing highly skilled talent with leading edge tools, thereby delivering services at incredible price-points, with high margins for our partners", said Larry Gordon, the newly appointed President of Global Channel Sales at iYogi. ABOUT IYOGI Headquartered in Gurgaon, India with offices in New York, USA, iYogi provides personalized computer support for consumers and small businesses in United States, United Kingdom, Canada and Australia. IYogi's 24/7 phone and remote technical assistance, spans across a comprehensive range of technologies we use every day from a wide range of vendors. Utilizing its proprietary technology iMantra , and highly qualified technicians, iYogi delivers amongst the highest benchmarks for resolution and customer satisfaction. iYogi is privately held and funded by SAP Ventures, Canaan Partners, and SVB India Capital Partners. iYogi was recently awarded the Red Herring Global 100 Award, recognizing it as one of the 100 most innovative private companies driving the future of technology. For more information on iYogi and a detailed list of technologies supported, visit: www.iyogi.co.uk. ABOUT CLEAN MACHINE Clean Machine Inc. is a NJ-based and incorporated company that helps consumers and small business owners easily manage and protect their computing environments safely and cost effectively. The company is has a unique, powerful and inexpensive PC concierge service. Specifically, each customer is assigned a highly-trained tech concierge who remotely examines their computer system on a scheduled and very secure basis. The PC concierge will immediately fix software-based problems and prevent new threats to the customer's computing environment including offensive pop-ups, browser redirects and slow performance, and then provides a detailed report. Clean Machine's proprietary Radar(TM) technology (Remote Access Detection Audit and Repair) allows its expert technicians to remotely resolve any problems, eliminating the need for customers to go through the frustrating process of speaking with a tech support expert, and still having to do the work themselves. In other words, the Clean Machine PC concierges do it all. For more information on Clean Machine please visit www.pccleanmachine.com. CONTACT: iYogi Contact Vishal Dhar President Marketing iYogi Inc. Phone: 212 229 0901 Email: vishal@iyogi.net

The Press Release is available at its source: iYogi acquires Clean Machine Inc.

iYogi Partners with GlobalLogic for Software Product Development to Create "Generation V" Technical Support Platform

New York, NY - January 13, 2009 –iYogi (www.iyogi.net) today announced a software product development partnership with GlobalLogic Inc. to create a "Generation V" services platform for iYogi's proprietary technical support application framework, iMantra. The fastest growing direct-to-consumer and small business support brand from India, iYogi has more than 50,000 subscribers worldwide.

GlobalLogic, the leader in global software product development, will assist in the enhancement of iYogi's service delivery framework using best-of-breed Web 2.0 tools and applications. Some of the innovative features to be introduced through this software product development tie-up include an application that resides on the customer's desktop and provides integration with iMantra ("Support Dock") and a global MPLS-based IP transport platform that provides customers with the instant deployment of remote access and voice-based support with a single click. This advanced implementation allows for integration with POS payment systems to facilitate real-time processing at the point of sale.

Uday Challu, co-founder and CEO of iYogi, said, "The partnership with GlobalLogic for software product development reiterates iYogi's commitment to offer affordable access to the highest quality technical support for home users and small businesses with disruptive applications and tools to manage their everyday technology needs. GlobalLogic's expertise will help us further enhance iYogi's widely acclaimed iMantra support platform with a new breed of applications and services, bringing us even closer to our customers".

iYogi provides live computer support for home and small business users globally for the technologies they use every day. iYogi's live 24/7 support extends to multiple brands of computers, software and peripherals. iYogi services also include virus removal, spyware removal, optimizing slow computer, setup, configuration and troubleshooting your computer and peripheral devices, issues or errors with software applications. Currently available to customers in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia and Singapore, iYogi is on an aggressive expansion spree, extending services to several new geographies in 2009. iYogi's Customer Satisfaction Rate of 93% and Resolution Rate of 84% ranks it as the highest bench marked company in the computer support industry.

Peter Harrison, CEO of GlobalLogic Inc., said, "We are excited about this partnership, which will enable us to bring our specialized skills across the full software product development life cycle to iYogi. Already a proven leader in delivering innovative product engineering services to Web 2.0 companies, GlobalLogic will help iYogi continue to deliver the effective solutions for which it has come to be known". In contrast to many firms that focus on IT services, GlobalLogic specializes in software product R&D for emerging and established technology companies. Its services include everything from market analysis and product conceptualization to product engineering, migration, testing and support. The company has received widespread recognition for innovation in software product R&D, including its InfoWorld award-winning platform for distributed Agile development (GlobalLogic Velocity) and GlobalLogic Version 1.0SM, an offering for both early and late-stage companies that has helped GlobalLogic clients launch innovative and disruptive technologies at major conferences such as Demofall-2008.

About iYogi

iYogi is the first direct-to-consumer and server support service from India. Providing an Annual Unlimited subscription to technical support for $139.99 per year, iYogi now boasts of more than 50,000 customers. The company employs 600 professionals servicing customers in the US, UK, Canada, Australia and Singapore. Backed by Canaan Partners, Silicon Valley Bank and SAP Ventures, the company has been featured in MSNBC, ZDnet, Yahoo Finance and eWeek. It has also been declared a winner of the Red Herring 100 Award, a selection of the 100 most innovative private technology companies based in Asia. For further information please visit (www.iyogi.net).

About GlobalLogic

The leading specialist in global software product development services, GlobalLogic Inc. partners with emerging and established technology companies to help them bring great software products to market in less time and at less cost. GlobalLogic has developed a unique joint-venture model of partnering with technology companies to create a dedicated global delivery center in the US, India, China, Ukraine and Israel to serve as a virtual extension of a client's local development team. In other cases where the client does not have any internal engineering staff, GlobalLogic provides a "fab less" partnership from the start, with GlobalLogic taking ownership of the product engineering, platform and architecture. This approach allows companies to focus on the other aspects of a successful product launch, such as strategy, marketing, customer acquisition, go-to-market challenges and the demands of ever-changing markets. By leveraging GlobalLogic's global facilities, world-class engineers and state-of-the-art tools and processes, companies can increase the quality of their software products while dramatically reducing timeliness and operating costs - often by 30 percent or more.

iYogi Contact

Vishal Dhar
President Marketing
iYogi Inc.
E-mail: awadhesh.singh@iyogi.net
Phone: 1-212-229-0901