Win 7 Security 2012 is a name-changing fake-anti-virus application, which is a variation of Vista Antivirus 2012 and XP Security 2012. The rogue has different versions with different layout, but it is one and the same program.

Though Win 7 Security 2012 exploits most of the tactics that other rogues do, it also has a number of additional scare-strategies in its bag of tricks. Win 7 Security 2012 exploits two methods for entering a targeted computer. The first one strictly depends on the user’s participation, since it uses fake online scanners. When the victims click on the scanner, it prompts them to download the trial version of Win 7 Security 2012. Therefor, it is highly recommended not to let any unknown programs in your computer before you have checked online whether they are legitimate or not.

The second delivery strategy that Win 7 Security 2012 makes use of counts on Trojans, which are hidden in hacked websites. If the user clicks through one of these websites, the Trojans sneak into his/her PC without asking for authorization. After they get inside, they immediately open up the computer for the rogue. Since most vulnerabilities are present due to outdated software, one of the best prevention strategies when it comes to computer security is to update all your software on time, by downloading the updates only from the official websites of the products.

Win 7 Security 2012 first appears as a fake Windows update, installed by Automatic Updates. It is then installed as just one .exe file, named with only three letters, not to bring your attention. This executable is extremely malicious – it makes it impossible for you to remove it and configures Win 7 Security 2012 to appear whenever you try to launch other programs. It completely blocks some of the applications installed on your computer in order to prevent itself from being detected. After that the villain changes some registry keys, which enables it to be launched even when you try to start FireFox or Internet Explorer from the Start Menu, by stating that the given software is corrupted.

Another one of Win 7 Security 2012′s scare-strategies is its fake scanning tool. It pretends to be scanning the PC for viruses, and at the end of this phony process, it displays a list of infections. What Win 7 Security 2012 strongly suggests that you should do, in order to get rid of these viruses, is to buy its so-called full version. Please note that the files the scans list are, in fact, legitimate Windows files that, if removed, can cause serious system errors.

In the meantime, Win 7 Security 2012 constantly produces a great amount of bogus alerts and notifications, warning about non-existing security threats:

Win 7 Security 2012 Alert
System Integrity Check
Warning! Sensitive data may be sent over your internet connection right now!
Threat: Trojan-PSW.Win32.Antigen.A

Threat Detected!
Security Alert! Your computer was found to be infected with privacy-threatening software. Private data may get stolen and system damage may be severe. Recover your PC from the infection right now, perform a security scan.

System danger!
Your system security is in danger. Privacy threats detected. Spyware, keyloggers or Trojans may be working the background right now. Perform an in-depth scan and removal now, click here.

System Hijack!
System security threat was detected. Viruses and/or spyware may be damaging your system now. Prevent infection and data loss or stealing by running a free security scan.

Privacy threat!
Spyware intrusion detected. Your system is infected. System integrity is at risk. Private data can be stolen by third parties, including credit card details and passwords. Click here to perform a security repair.

In addition to all its other scare-techniques, Win 7 Security 2012 also hijacks Firefox and Internet Explorer and blocks some security websites in an attempt to prevent you from finding out it is a rogue. When hijacked, the browser cannot view the blacklisted websites. Instead, the following message appears:

Win 7 Security 2012 Alert
Internet Explorer alert. Visiting this site may pose a security threat to your system!
Possible reasons include:
- Dangerous code found in this site’s pages which installed unwanted software into your system.
- Suspicious and potentially unsafe network activity detected.
- Spyware infections in your system
- Complaints from other users about this site.
- Port and system scans performed by the site being visited.

Things you can do:
- Get a copy of Win 7 Security 2012 to safeguard your PC while surfing the web (RECOMMENDED)
- Run a spyware, virus and malware scan
- Continue surfing without any security measures (DANGEROUS)

Please note that all these scare-strategies include fraudulent information only, because they want to convince you in the legitimacy of Win 7 Security 2012 and make you purchase it.

As you can judge by the description of Win 7 Security 2012 above, this is not a genuine anti-virus program. It is one of the numerous hacker creations via which cyber criminals gain profit by unsuspecting users. Do not spend your money on this scam, but remove the malignant program immediately with the help of a legitimate anti-virus tool.

*SpyHunter’s free scanner is only for malware detection. If SpyHunter detects malware on your PC, you will need to purchase SpyHunter’s malware suite to remove the malware threats.