Getting Rid of the System Security Malware
Some basic terminology first: a virus is activated by a person. Opening a file, an email, etc. it attaches itself and then travels to the next computer. A worm is worse- it self-activates and multiplies. A Trojan 'looks' legitimate, a download of software, for example- but in reality is not.
Altogether, they fall into the category of Malware. They're annoying, at minimum and destructive at maximum. The main reason they exist is to get information from you, from sites you visit for advertising to getting your credit card or bank information.
The System Security is fairly pesky and difficult to get rid of. It pops up in your toolbar, without having been added, and then threatens you with pop-ups that (ironically) warn you of infection.
There are several steps you can take, but beware of anti-spyware Trojans, which will just multiply the problem. Research the sites carefully before downloading or ordering. Some quality programs are: Malwarebyte, Ccleaner or Kaspersky. They may take some time in checking your system and still might not find all infections.
You could also try resetting your computer to a previous time, though you have the possibility of losing any information you've added since that time. The last method I've found is to reboot the system, and put it on safety (by pressing f8 continuously) and manually sifting the programs for a code: 18061862.exe, but if you're not exactly computer-literate, you should take it to a specialist.
Most importantly, after you've got a clean computer, update your anti-virus programs and firewalls. Don't vicariously open shifty pages or emails. And always look both ways before downloading free software.
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