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Malware Defender (Rogue)

29 September 2008

Malware Defender (not the one from Torchsoft) is another rogue anti-malware application that can be installed on computers via Trojan Downloader or manually downloading a program with embedded malware. Malware Defender also comes with other malware such as Virus Remover 2008.

Aliases:
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Risk Level: Medium

File Size: Varies

Affected System: Windows

Common Symptoms:
1. Malware Defender issues fake warning alerts and scan results on computer where it is residing.

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3 Comments »

  • 1 }
    dominic clarke said:

    Is there any way that i can get rid of malware defender from my laptop. I have tried system restore and it was unsuccesfull, i also tried to delete the program from my computer. Please help

  • 2 }
    kye said:

    try spyware doctor with antivirus starter edition from download.com

  • 3 }
    Jim Bob said:

    MalwareBytes Anti-Malware

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