Surf-Scanner.com is a fake security website that promotes WinSpywareProtect rogue anti-spyware applications. Surf-Scanner.com displays fake security alerts or notifications to trick user to buy the paid version of WinSpywareProtect.You may receive this warning alerts :-
“Serious security and privacy threats found on your computer. It may damage your files or steal your personal and financial information. Click “OK” to start downloading CRITICAL security software update.”
Risk Level : High ( Dangerous )
Note :- To safely & quickly detect Surf-Scanner.com, We highly recommend you to use the Surf-Scanner.com Removal Tool.
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Screenshots:
Surf-Scanner.com
Symptoms of Surf-Scanner.com
Pop up balloon warning messages claiming that your PC is infected.
- "Critical System Error",
- "Your computer is infected",
- Hijacked homepage to Surf-Scanner.com webpage.
- Flashing icons appear on your system tray (Near of your system clock).
Manual Removal Process: ( How to get rid of Surf-Scanner.com )
Search and kill the following processes (Learn Here)
WinSpywareProtect.exe, WSPLauncher.exe
Remove Surf-Scanner.com files & dlls files (Learn Here)
WinSpywareProtect.exe,
WSPLauncher.exe
WinSpywareProtect
WinSpywareProtect.lnk
Remove/Modify corrupt Registry Entries (Learn Here)
HKEY_ALL_USERS\Software\Adsl Software Limited
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\TacOnlyOne
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\
Uninstall\WinSpywareProtect_is1
