Windows Cleaning Toolkit is a fake anti-spyware application that is created by cybercrooks to intimidate victimized PC users into believing their computers have been affected by numerous security infections. It attempts to convince attacked PC users to buy the so-called full version of scareware. The full edition of Windows Cleaning Toolkit will not protect the PC from real malware threats because this security software is a security threat itself. Although the name and interface of Windows Cleaning Toolkit may sound and look reliable, this software will not keep the computer safe and repair PC problems. As a tricky malware, it is distributed by a Trojan that is downloaded from malicious websites or spam email attachments. Trojans use security holes and system vulnerabilities to enter the vulnerable computer. This type rogue ware attempts to persuade victims to spend money on rogueware and gain credit card information to extort money. After installation, Windows Cleaning Toolkit will launch fictitious system scans and display false pop-up warning messages. It also creates bogus PC scan results to intimidate the target computer owner into thinking the PC is corrupted by malware. So, for the safety of computer, it is recommended to remove Windows Cleaning Toolkit as quickly as when you find it on your computer.
