Trojan Horse FakeAlert-T
Trojan Horse FakeAlert-T is another trojan that issues false warning messages on computer such as spyware threat and task bar warning. Trojan Horse FakeAlert-T can also redirect internet browser to a website that hosts the installation files of the rogue security programs.
Aliases:
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Risk Level: Medium
File Size: Varies
Affected System: Windows
Common Symptoms:
1. It can modify desktop background as to a blue with message:
Warning: Spyware threat has been detected on your PC.
Your computer has several fatal errors due to spyware activity.
It is strongly recommended to install an antispyware software to close all security vulnerabilities.
Antispyware software helps protect your PC against spyware and other security threats.
UPDATE YOUR ANTISPYWARE PROTECTION
2. Pop-ups messages on Windows Taskbar:
Your computer is not protected against spyware…
Spyware able to steal your data including passwords, credit card numbers, etc. Scan your computer for spyware immediately!
Full system scan is highly recommended.
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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: Trojan Horse FakeAlert-T 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.
my computer was showing alert for antivirus 2009 and suggest for downlaoding.
i have downloaded AVG free 8.0 and scaned the computer.22 threats and cookies found and removed.
but i still show massage of fake alert on starting comupter and also extra web sites opened automatically on opening required web pages.
on further scanning it shows only cookies.
what should i do to get ride of it?
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