A popup message indicating “Trojan.Wincod - Trojan Found!” is a false Windows Taskbar alert message being generated by a rogue program Personal Antivirus. The full message reads:
Trojan.Wincod - Trojan Found!
Trojan.Wincod is a Trojan horse that displays message boxes and modifies settings on the compromised computer.
31 Aug
“Security Violation Error’ is another fake alert messages generated by a rogue security program Personal Antivirus. The message states:
Security Violation Error
Internet Explorers addon Shockware Flash vs.3 found to be linking to the FormSpy website hosted at IP address 81.95.109.11 and installing FormSpy using an old VBS/Psyme exploit targeting Internet Explorer. These websites are believed to [...]
A warning alert that says “This page is infected by malicious advertising code…” is a fake alert that is known to be related to a rogue security application called Personal Antivirus. This message was intentionally displayed and spoof warning messages from Internet Browser in the sole purpose of misleading computer users and redirects them to [...]
A popup message indicating “Trojan.Mdropper.AC - Trojan Found!” is a fake alerts being generated by a rogue program Personal Antivirus. The full message reads:
Trojan.Mdropper.AC - Trojan Found!
Trojan.Mdropper.AC is a trojan horse that may exploit the Microsoft Excel Unspecified Remote Code Execution Vulnerability (BID 33870). It may also attempt to download files on to the compromised [...]
A popup message saying “W32.SillyFDC.BAZ Worm Found!” is a fake system alert message produced by a rogue program Personal Antivirus. The full message reads:
W32.SillyFDC.BAZ Worm Found!
W32.SillyFDC.BAZ is a worm that spreads by copying itself to removable drives and steal information.
“System is vulnerable to attacks.” is a popup window coming from a rogue program TrustNinja. The full message reads:
System is vulnerable to attacks.
Attention: DANGER!
TrustNinja detected that This PC NOT PROTECTED. Currently installed malware application cause:
Have an error messages like “This application has failed to start because the application configuration is incorrect…” can be cause by a rogue program infection. FakeAlert-GA or Windows Antivirus Pro is the culprit for this error. The full messages reads:
“Total Security Firewall Alert” is part of Total Security rogue program operation to mislead computer users to download and install the program. The message states that:
15 Aug
“Security Monitor: Warning!” is a popup message initiated by a rogue program Total Security. The full message read:
Security Monitor: Warning!
Attention! System detected a potential hazard (TrojanSPM/LX) on your computer that may infect executable files. Your private information and PC safety is at risk. To get rid of unwanted spyware and keep your computer safe you [...]
AntiAdware System Scanner carries the slogan of “Online protection against malicious software.”In reality, AntiAdware System Scanner is a window that is the start of computer users problem. Once this is executed, more annoyances such as additional malware and fake alerts will continue to popup and promote different kinds of rogue programs.