Trojan.Win32.Genome is a trojan that will spread via instant messaging software and has another payload of downloading and executing a variants of W32.Spybot.Worm on compromised computer. Read more »

Privacy Center virus is potentially unwanted program being promoted as a “Simple one-click solution to protect your PC” which was also used by Privacy Components. Just like other rogue program, Privacy Center virus will sneak into computers by means of a separated Trojan and fake security center web sites. This program can be installed on computers when users click or executes any prompts from the web sites. If successfully installed itself on the system, it will pop-up misleading alerts and warnings of possible computer infections and advise users to register the program so that Privacy Center can remove the infections. One certain indication that it was a rogue program is its method to open a payment processing web page once users click on a virus removal and configuration button. Read more »

Win32/Agent.ODG is a trojan that creates a backdoor ports on infected computer allowing a remote attacker to gain full access on compromised computer. Win32/Agent.ODG will also gather sensitive information such as user name and passwords. It can also download and execute additional malware on computer without users knowledge. Read more »

Dropper.Rozena is a generic detection to identify malicious files that will attempt to drop and install a copy of rogue program on infected computers. Once the rogueware is installed, Dropper.Rozena will pop-up warning messages to get the attention of computer users. Read more »

Total Security is a fake antivirus application released by the same developers who created Antivirus 360. It utilizes similar Graphical User Interface (GUI) and techniques to deceive computer users into buying the said rogue program. Total Security can be downloaded onto computers by just visiting malicious websites that pretend as a legitimate security homepage with free online virus scanner. An associated Trojan is also assisting this malware to spread and infect computers globally.

Once infected, Total Security shows its symptoms by issuing fake alert messages and fabricated virus scan results. This was done to misinform computer users and hope that they will be guided to buy the rogue program. Total Security removal tool is provided on this page in the presence of MBAM. After installation, please update before scanning the computer. Read more »

FullHouse Drive is a virus that will add an extra drive called “FullHouse” on computer and modifies desktop icons which stay static and cannot be moved or deleted. If the FullHouse Drive icon is clicked, it will show an image of a Korean superstar. This virus is usually spread on removable USB drives and create an autorun.inf file on the infected computer to run itself when the drive is accessed. Read more »

win-pc-defender.com is a website identified to WinPC Defender rogue security application. The website also carries other rogue program such as XP Police Antivirus  as its backup removal tools for its own detected threats. The software or even the website has no particular users testimonial about its capability to protect and defend computer against viruses and attacks. Read more »

WinPC Defender is a rogue security application that disguises as a software that can defend and secure computers from virus threats and hackers attacks. But this claims has no solid proof since WinPC Defender will scan computer and display its false results to deceived computer users about its purpose. With this method, it was tagged by security experts as rogue program and should be avoided and remove from computers immediately. Read more »

Anti-Virus Number-1 is another bogus security program created to scam computer users by introducing itself as a the only program to provide antivirus protection and remove detected threats. Anti-Virus Number-1 can be obtained by visiting websites with malicious scripts and downloading software from a file-sharing networks. Read more »

Personal Antivirus also known as PAV is a potentially unwanted program that can be dropped onto computers by a trojan by just visiting a malicious websites such as power-virus-scannerv2.com, as the latest one. Personal Antivirus will perform virus scanning and produce exaggerated results on computer, a way to trick users to register the program. It will display a message“Warning!!! Your computer contains various types of adware and viruses.”

Other known payloads Personal Antivirus includes disabling of installed security programs on compromised computer, redirecting of internet browser and blocking of internet access among others. Read more »