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Full Name:
UFixer Websearch   Read More
Type: Miscellaneous Security
Also Known as: UDefender Ultimate Fixer Ultimate Defender WinReanimator
Created by: Nous-Tech Solutions Ltd.
SG Index: 3 [Explain]
Removal tools: List of products that detect/remove/protect against UFixer:
  • IM, P2P control, malware prevention and web filtering in single appliance: Unified Security Gateway
  • Category Description: These are usually anti-spyware or security software applications that use various forms of deception and/or unethical means or show a history of negligent false positives to goad the end user to make a purchase.

    In some cases these applications maybe downloaded with some form of unwanted software at which point the rogue application is offered to the customer as a way to remove the unwanted software.
    Comment: Ufixer is a rogue security application that is installed through trojan downloaders. Once installed, it impersonates the Windows Security Center as a way of tricking users into using their product.
    Screenshots:
    UFixer This is the package installed on the victim's PC.
       
    Properties:
  •  Alters Key Windows Components
  •  Autostarts/Stays Resident
  •  Changes browser
  •  Connects to the internet
  •  Has Updater
  •  No EULA present
  •  No standard Uninstaller
  •  Shows Advertisements
  • Related Products
    Product Category Comment
  •  Ultimate Cleaner
  • Miscellaneous Security

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