Security Tool
February 8, 2010
What is Security Tool?
Security Tool is dangerous rogue spyware or “scareware”. It is designed to overwhelm you with simulated scans and fake warnings that your computer is infected with various malware. The reason for this is to scare you into buying bogus software by making you believe that only the full version of Security Tool can remove these infections, when in fact, Security Tool IS the infection.
Recommended Removal Method:
Automatic Detection and Removal Using Spyware Doctor:
Screenshots:
Additional Information:
Methods of Infection:
Security Tool is installed via a Trojan typically from questionable websites (i.e. pornography or gambling), but it has also been found on hijacked fake news websites and in torrent downloads.
Previous Versions:
Security Tool comes from the same family of rogues that include System Security and Total Security 2009.
What it Does:
Security Tool will bombard your computer with numerous fake spyware alerts and scans in an attempt to lure you into purchasing the full version, which is nothing more than a hoax as Security Tool is not legitimate software and is actually a spyare infection. Security Tool can also hijack your web browser and redirect your search results to pages of its choosing, where you will likely encounter more fake alerts and spyware related warnings.
The larger threat that Security Tool poses however, is that it can download and install keyloggers and other more severe malware that can log your keystrokes, websites visited, etc. and can send that information over the internet to a remote server where the hacker that created Security Tool will then use that information in an attempt to gain access to your credit cards, bank accounts, and numerous other sensitive personal information – and may ultimately end up stealing your identity.
Optional Security Tool Removal Method – Manual Deletion (Not Recommended)
***Please note we highly recommend not attempting manual removal of Security Tool unless are a trained computer professional. Security Tool is a highly complex and dynamic rogue spyware infection that can hide several random files throughout your computer’s registry and file system and makes manual removal almost impossible. In addition, deleting and modifying system files and your computer’s registry wihout proper knowledge and training can cause further issues and may even cause your computer to become inoperable. As such, proceeding with manual removal is done at your own risk and spyware-experts.com cannot be held responsible for any problems that may occur in doing so.***
If you need help performing any of these steps, please see our tutorials listed on the upper right hand side of this page.
1. Delete the Following Processes:
4946550101.exe (note this is a random number generated by Security Tool and will be different on your computer)
2. Delete Following Files and Directories:
%UserProfile%\Application Data\4946550101
%UserProfile%\Application Data\4946550101\4946550101.bat
%UserProfile%\Application Data\4946550101\4946550101.cfg
%UserProfile%\Application Data\4946550101\4946550101.exe
%UserProfile%\Desktop\Security Tool.lnk
%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\Security Tool.lnk
3. Delete the Following Registry Keys:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Security Tool
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run “4783370890″ (note this is a random number generated by Security Tool and will be different on your computer)
Note that even if you have followed all the above steps and performed the tasks correctly, it is highly probable that Security Tool will remain on your computer and continue to cause problems. The reason for this is that the program is dynamic and can change the filenames, locations, etc. and can even add additional infected files while it is on your computer.
This is why we highly recommend an automatic detection and removal tool such as Spyware Doctor that can find these additional hidden files and ensure that Security Tool is completely removed from your computer.
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I was going crazy with all the pop-ups from Safety Tool and I followed your instructions and it appears to be gone. Thank you so very much. I am no longer pulling out my hair over this. Keep up the good work. Thanks.
N. Ward Miles
What happens if you were stupid enough to buy the security tool… is there anyway to cancel?
Amanda,
Your best bet is to call your credit card company and let them know what happened. They should be able to stop the transaction for you.
Jim
Thank you so much for your really clear, simple instructions which I could follow, I am in the process of deleting security tool from my laptop and I am completely computer ignorant. I can’t thank you enough. As someone else said, we appreciate your good, kind work.
OMG, this spyware site was a nightmare!!! Thank you so much for helping rid my computer of this ugly site. I have Norton and it didn’t catch this, I’m very upset about this!!
Thanks again!!
Rachel
My laptop became infected with Security Tool yesterday and literally ground to a halt. I have two computers running an up-to-date Internet Security programme which failed to catch this very unwelcome spyware. I am also very upset about this and will be complaining! I downloaded your Spyware Doctor and it was gone, thank goodness!
Keep up the good work and thank you!
Thank you so much for your really clear, simple instructions which I could follow, I am in the process of deleting security tool from my laptop and I am completely computer ignorant. I can’t thank you enough. As someone else said, we appreciate your good, kind work.