Stopping Alfa Defender Pro

If you're trying to defend against spyware, you need to know about Alfa Defender Pro. This threat masquerades as an anti-virus program and is designed to trick unsuspecting computer users into purchasing fake anti-virus software. The rogue infection enters computers via Trojan viruses that elude your security-scanning software.

If you have an Alfa Defender Pro infection, you'll receive a fake security alert saying that your system has been infected with numerous viruses. If you fall for this scam and buy the fake anti-virus software offered to you, your system will become fully infected. In addition to robbing you of the money you paid for what you thought was true spyware protection, Alfa Defender Pro attacks your security system and hides itself from you and your security software. Identity theft is yet another goal.

Another way you can stumble upon Alfa Defender Pro is by searching the internet for spyware and other virus programs. Alfa Defender Pro reportedly can be purchased via the malicious site maxprotectiononline.com, which is cleverly designed to resemble a true anti-virus site. If you find this site in your search for anti-virus software, do not purchase anything from it.

The most important thing to remember is that the criminal creators of Alfa Defender Pro have done a very good job of making their site look legitimate using graphics and security language that most people would find believable.

What happens if your security system allows a Trojan virus to slip through and you see a fake pop-up notification that Alfa Defender Pro can help you eliminate infections on your computer? Skilled computer users can remove Alfa Pro Defender themselves by following detailed guidelines on the internet. If you're not comfortable trying to remove the rogue malware yourself, you can find free downloads online that will help you with this removal. You'll have to restart your computer in safe made for the removal, but the overall process is not overly complicated.

In addition, if you become infected, you'll know that your security system needs an upgrade. If you have a free, basic anti-virus application, it may be time step up to a paid program or a security suite that offers firewall protection. A reliable firewall will help block the entry of such threats. You might want to augment your virus protection with a free anti-malware application such as Malwarebytes Anti-Malware. This software scans, detects and removes malicious software of all types.

Remember to set your security-scanning software to perform automatic scans. For additional protection, you can occasionally run your own scans in between auto scans. Always respond to offers to upgrade your security software because they come directly from the security software suppliers and can be trusted.

You should be aware that as criminals find success with rogue anti-virus software such as Alfa Defender Pro, they are increasingly using familiar names for their products. For example, a new and similar threat called Win 7 Antivirus 2012 uses the Windows 7 brand to create a product that might appear trustworthy to unsuspecting consumers.

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