“Security Update Error” Scam Removal

Can’t Remove Security Update Error pop-ups?

Do you see a security update error? Is it displayed in your web browser? If such is the case, you must inform you that this is a scam. A massive “Security Update Error” Scam campaign is running loose on the Internet. The scheme is quite simple. You get redirected to a deceptive website. There, a malicious code is preventing you from leaving the page. Pop-ups state that your computer has a critical error. For IT support, you can call the provided phone. Nothing of this is true. You must leave this website at once. Now, this can be problematic. You should do it without clicking on the message and the provided buttons. These are corrupted. Use your Task manager to close your web browser. Seeing the “Security Update Error” alert once means only one thing. This page will re-appear. We have bad news. Our computer harbors an adware-type of infection. Somewhere on your PC, there is PUP (Potentially Unwanted Program) causing troubles. This parasite has entered your computer unnoticed. It has added its malicious extension to your browser and is now redirecting your web traffic to third-party websites. These pages are not verified. More often than not, they are part of frauds. You should take action against the PUP. You can remove it relatively easy. You can find our detailed step-by-removal guide down below. If you prefer automated solutions, download a trustworthy anti-virus app and run a full system scan.

How did I get infected with?

The appearance of the  “Security Update Error”  website was triggered by a malicious app. A PUP has slithered into your system and is causing problems. The question is, how did it happen? Well, an app is an app. It needs the user’s approval to be installed. So, we must ask you. Do you remember installing software recently? And which installation method did you use? The Standard or the Advanced? If your answer is the standard, you must change your habits at once. This process is completely automatic. Once you start it, you lose control over it. Choose the Advanced installation. Under it, you will be presented with a list of all extra apps that are about to be installed. Developers often attach additional programs to the installation files of many free apps, be careful. These extras are often malicious. Make sure you know what you are giving your approval to. Read the Terms and Conditions. Install only the apps you trust. Keep in mind that you can deselect all extra apps and still install the one you originally planned to set up. Other malware distribution techniques involve torrents, fake software updates, and advertising. Your caution, however, will prevent these techniques from succeeding!

Why are these ads dangerous?

The “Security Update Error” Scam is one of many. This month you dodged the bullet. Yet, what will happen next time? The adware does not check what is being promoted or who the advertiser is. All sorts of malicious and corrupted commercials are spread via such services. As you know, one click is all it takes for a virus to be downloaded. Yet, there is one more critical issue that you need to know of. The adware does not expose you to random commercials. No! It tracks your browser related data and bases its adverts on it. The problem is, personally identifiable information and other sensitive data may also get recorded. This info won’t be used for marketing purposes only. The adware will sell every bit of information to third parties. Can you imagine what may happen if a hacker buys your usernames, passwords, credit card details, IP and email addresses? The resulting consequences will be devastating. Keeping adware applications on board is not worth the risk! Track this intruder down and delete it on the spot!

How Can I Remove Security Update Error Pop-ups?

If you perform exactly the steps below you should be able to remove the infection. Please, follow the procedures in the exact order. Please, consider to print this guide or have another computer at your disposal. You will NOT need any USB sticks or CDs.

STEP 1: Uninstall suspicious software from your Add\Remove Programs

STEP 2: Delete unknown add-ons from Chrome, Firefox or IE

STEP 3: Permanently Remove Security Update Error from the windows registry.

STEP 1 : Uninstall unknown programs from Your Computer

Simultaneously press the Windows Logo Button and then “R” to open the Run Command

Type “Appwiz.cpl”

Locate the any unknown program and click on uninstall/change. To facilitate the search you can sort the programs by date. review the most recent installed programs first. In general you should remove all unknown programs.

STEP 2 : Remove add-ons and extensions from Chrome, Firefox or IE

Remove from Google Chrome

• In the Main Menu, select Tools—> Extensions
• Remove any unknown extension by clicking on the little recycle bin
• If you are not able to delete the extension then navigate to C:\Users\”computer name“\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\and review the folders one by one.
• Reset Google Chrome by Deleting the current user to make sure nothing is left behind

• If you are using the latest chrome version you need to do the following
• go to settings – Add person

• choose a preferred name.

• then go back and remove person 1
• Chrome should be malware free now

Remove from Mozilla Firefox

• Open Firefox
• Press simultaneously Ctrl+Shift+A
• Disable and remove any unknown add on
• Open the Firefox’s Help Menu

• Then Troubleshoot information
• Click on Reset Firefox

Remove from Internet Explorer

• Open IE
• On the Upper Right Corner Click on the Gear Icon
• Go to Toolbars and Extensions
• Disable any suspicious extension.
• If the disable button is gray, you need to go to your Windows Registry and delete the corresponding CLSID
• On the Upper Right Corner of Internet Explorer Click on the Gear Icon.
• Click on Internet options

• Select the Advanced tab and click on Reset.

• Check the “Delete Personal Settings Tab” and then Reset

• Close IE

Permanently Remove Security Update Error Leftovers

To make sure manual removal is successful, we recommend to use a free scanner of any professional antimalware program to identify any registry leftovers or temporary files.