Windows Privacy Extension Verified as Dangerous Malware Application by Security Researchers

July 2, 2012 - PRLog -- Windows Privacy Extension, since its introduction just a couple weeks ago, continues to be among one of the most annoying malware applications around. Windows Privacy Extension comes from a large family of fake security applications. Within this family of programs, there are many apps that have been identified by security researchers to be virtually the same as Windows Privacy Extension. Some of them, such as Windows Premium Console and Windows Custom Management, are known to render virtually the same misleading pop-up alerts and system scan results.

Windows Privacy Extension is not a trusted program and is not able to fulfill its promised duties. Purchasing a registered copy of Windows Privacy Extension will not enable any additional functions for detecting or removing malware on a PC.

Keeping your system safe from programs such as Windows Privacy Extension can be a difficult task. Because many antivirus programs are unable to detect or remove Windows Privacy Extension, the use of an advanced antimalware program may be required to safely eliminate Windows Privacy Extension.

The video linked here is a demonstration of how a PC user is able to use an updated antimalware program to remove Windows Privacy Extension from their PC.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B9y0E2xO5QQ



The creators of Windows Privacy Extension have been uncovered as scammers in examining how Windows Privacy Extension and its clones operate. These fake security programs, in addition to Windows Privacy Extension, are able to convince PC users that their system is flooded with malware. After the trust is gained, a paid-for version of Windows Privacy Extension is offered, sometimes for $60 or more. If purchased, Windows Privacy Extension will have taken the money in return for a useless security app.

Removing Windows Privacy Extension immediately is the best step to take if you have noticed it on your system. More information on Windows Privacy Extension, including specialized removal resources, can be found at http://www.enigmasoftware.com/windowsprivacyextension-rem...