Malware Alert: Smart Security

A new rogue AV is now making the rounds, this product, called Smart Security basically blocks all program execution. This makes it impossible to get rid of the rogue while you are in the regular windows mode, therefore, you must use safe mode with networking. To get to this mode, shut down the computer and then turn it on again. When you press the power button to turn it on, press F8 repeatedly to get options such as Safe Mode. You will want to choose safe mode with networking. After your computer has started up, download Malwarebytes Anti-Malware. Start the installation file and install it. After you have started it, you will want to go to the update tab and manually update Malwarebytes to make sure that you have the latest updates. And if you are a previous user of Malwarebytes, you will want to do this step as well. A quick scan will be enough to delete the rogue, restart your computer after the scan if Malwarebytes prompts you to.

Note: If you are busy at the time of infection and do not yet have time to do this, go to register Smart Security and enter in any email address. This does not have to be your email address, you can simply make up a fake one. In the box where it asks for a registration key, type this code in: Y78REW-T54FD1-U2VCF4A. This should shut it up and allow you to do what you need to do. However, I do not recommend doing this and leaving the rogue alone after that.

Drop me a line in the comments if removal does not work or you have a question.