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Internet Security
Aliases: No associated aliases
Summary
Windows Defender detects and removes this threat.
Internet Security is one brand of the rogue security software that we detect as Win32/FakeRean.
It gives you fake alerts for non-existent threats on your PC. It also stops you from running some programs, such as your security software. Â
This threat is usually downloaded onto your PC by other malware.
The following free Microsoft software detects and removes this threat:
- Microsoft Security Essentials or, for Windows 8, Windows Defender
- Microsoft Safety Scanner
- Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool
However, because this threat can lock your screen, you might not be able to download or run antivirus or antimalware software. If that happens, you will need to use the free tool, Windows Defender Offline:
The following articles may help if you're having trouble getting the tool to work:
- Windows Defender Offline: frequently asked questions
- Microsoft's Free Security Tools - Windows Defender Offline
After you've used Windows Defender Offline, you should make sure your security software is up to date and run a full scan:
Even if we've already detected and removed this particular threat, running a full scan might find other malware that is hiding on your PC.
You can also visit the Microsoft virus and malware community for more help.
