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Pro Antispyware 2009

22 October 2008

Pro Antispyware 2009 is a potentially unwanted application that promotes itself as a necessary program to that can scan for malware and remove detected threats. It will try to convince computer users by issuing fake scan alert and warning messages and advise them to download a copy of Pro Antispyware 2009 to be able to remove the threat.

Aliases:
Rogue.ProAntispyware2009

Risk Level: Medium

File Size: Varies

Affected System: Windows

Common Symptoms:
1. Compromised computer will be redirected to host website that performs fake online threat scanning like:

  • pro-antispyware2009.com
  • scan.antispyware-pro-scanner.com
  • antispyware-pro-scanner

2. Users will be prompt to download a copy of installation files from files.antispywaredl.com

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11 Comments »

  • 1 }
    webmaster (author) said:

    1. Download Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware (mbam-setup.exe) and save it on your Desktop.
    2. After downloading, double-click on mbam-setup.exe to install the application.
    3. Follow the prompts and install as “default” only
    4. Before the installation completes, check on the following prompts:
    - Update Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware
    - Launch Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware
    5. Click “Finish.” Program will run automatically and you will be prompt to update the program before doing a scan. Please update.
    6. Scan your computer thoroughly.
    7. When scanning is finished click on the “Show Results”
    8. Make sure that all detected threats are marked, click on Remove Selected.
    9. Restart your computer.

    Note: Pro Antispyware 2009 may prevent mbam-setup.exe from downloading and running. You can download and rename this program from a different computer before running it on infected system.

  • 2 }
    fred zimmerman said:

    Hi, I’m a victim of antispyware pro xp. “Erica” 416-907-7409 called and told me the money was not collected; (I had cancelled my credit card after my computer crashed from this download) She told me to call tech support at 1 800 755 5909. Who do I contact to get in touch w/ these people and get me a new computer?

  • 3 }
    PC said:

    Bravo! Malwarebytes Anti-Malware program is amazing.
    Goodbye Pro Antispyware 2009. -kicks-

  • 4 }
    susseth said:

    i purchased pro antispyware 2009 and the ativation key is invalid.there is no response from them til now.i dont know if this is fake

  • 5 }
    Jim said:

    I fell victim to this virus on 11/08. It rendered my computer virtually useless. I didn’t attempt to provide any bank info, as I sensed it was fake, but it did it’s damage anyway. I spent over 10 hours on the phone with the techies from Dell, and had to spend about $175 to have them thwart this thing remotely after 3 attempts. I wish I had known about the above remedy sooner (but had no way to access it at the time). I’m kicking myself now for allowing my virus protection to lapse. I feel sorry for anyone who falls victim to this damn thing :(

  • 6 }
    Jane said:

    I wish i had checked this website before I purchased the software..I also had to call someone else for remote help removing multiple Trojan virus’…total scam!!

  • 7 }
    MizDough said:

    Yes!! Thank You So Much This Malwarebytes Anti-Malware ACTUALLY WORKED!!! Praise to all of you who took the time to post! I was losing my mind with all the pop up and hijacking from this virus. This program found it immediately one the first try!!!

  • 8 }
    E.Phillips said:

    Yes I had all the pop ups and warnings from this proantispyware did the scan and now I cant get rid of them. did the order trying to get my computer back. Their activation code will not work and the e-mail is inactive. Called credit card co. and put stop on payment. Wish I had done a little reserche first. This is a scam

  • 9 }
    vanessa said:

    I bought proantivirus program but, havent installed it… i just got it yesterday… how do i get my money back?

  • 10 }
    April said:

    i purchased this, and thought it was wierd it wasnt keeping things off my computer, my activation code worked fine but now the website has gone .help!!!!! how do iget my money back, i paid by debit card and paid it to vsoftstore HELP please

  • 11 }
    Gordon said:

    My computer was infected with this even though I had Mcafee protection. The Malwarebytes program worked great.

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