If you’re like many these days, you’re ready to get serious about your computer’s security. If My Security Shield, however, is part of your plan or if it happens to be installed on your computer, you may not be quite as safe as you’d hoped. A rogue security program, My Security Shield offers a number of potential problems for computer users.

1. My Security Shield Is From The Same Family As Other Rogue Programs. Related to Virus Doctor, Security Master AV, and My Security Engine, the interface closely resembles a variety of other software applications as well as official Windows programs. In the upper right corner, you see a logo that says "Windows Advanced Security Center," and the left side holds a number of different menu options. With language throughout the interface like "ultimate protection," "security tools," and even "anti-phising protection," it’s hard not to trust this program. Unfortunately, however, this is not the program to trust, and just clicking on many of this buttons within the program will lead you to a site where you can download the full version of the program.
   

2. The Program Automatically Scans Your Machine. As soon as your computer starts time each time, so too does My Security Shield. A scanner will automatically boot up, and in most cases, you won’t be allowed to run other programs as you’re waiting for the scan to finish. When it does finish, you’ll see many problem programs listed on your screen. It lists the concerning program name, the alert level, the potential action you can take, and (eventually) the status of the infection. The single most important thing to remember, however, is that your computer doesn’t actually have any of the problems suggested by the program. It finds files that aren’t even installed on your machine. It always gives you the option to enroll in full protection, but that does involve buying the program itself, which is costly and not quite as safe as you’d hope. The program simply doesn’t have the coding necessary to actually protect your computer.
   

3. Security Alerts Appear On Your Machine Regularly. There are a number of security alerts that will pop up on your screen, just as any advertising pop up might. Clicking on the links embedded within the pop up advertisement for the program will simply lead you to a site where you can purchase the full version. In most cases, you’ll see pop ups that say things like:
   

Warning! Access conflict detected!

An unidentified program is trying to access system process address space.

Process Name: AllowedForm

Location: C:Windows...

otepad.exe

Warning! Identity theft attempt detected

Memory access problem

WindowsErrorForm has encountered a problem at address 0x1FC408.

We are sorry for the inconvenience.

If you see this error again, operational information can be irrevocably lost.

Warning! Virus detected

Threat Detected: Trojan-PSW.VBS.Half

Description: This is a VBScript-virus. It steals user's passwords.

4. My Security Shield Is Installed Through Various Websites. Most people find this program is installed when the visit various websites. Typically, a pop up advertisement appears on their screen, and clicking on that advertisement leads My Security Shield to actually install on their computer.
   

5. Antivirus Software Won’t Protect You From the Program. While you may have a current antivirus solution installed on your computer, it can’t help you. Antivirus software isn’t designed to deal with rogue security programs, so you’ll have to install a more comprehensive security program to help you deal with this program.
   

This software can be a real problem for many computer users. Remove My Security Shield at your earliest convenience.