Free Fake Microsoft Security Essentials Alert removal instructions

A new fake alert has been noticed appearing on computer systems. It goes with a title Microsoft Security Essentials Alert. Actually, it has nothing to do with Microsoft and it only uses this name to look like a legitimate notification message. Actually it’s a Trojan virus that seeks to infiltrate one of 5 rogue antispyware programs. Peak Protection 2010, Red Cross Antivirus, Pest Detector 4.1, AntiSpy SafeGuard or Major Defense Kit.

The fake Microsoft Security Essentials Alert reports about a Trojan virus detected on your system and in order to fix that it attempts to convince you into purchasing a security tool. Basically, you will start receiving various pop up ads and security notifications warning about spyware infiltration and Trojan virus attacks. The alert itself looks like this:

Potential threat details

Microsoft Security Essentials detected potential threats that might compromise your privacy or damage your computer. Your access to these items may be suspended until you take an action. Click “show details” to learn more.

If you have faced this fake Microsoft Security Essentials alert and purchased one of the 5 mentioned program, please contact your credit card company as soon as possible in order to dispute the charges. Remove AntiSpy Safeguard, Major Defense Kit, Peak Protection, Pest Detector and Red Cross Antivirus as soon as you notice them on your computer.