Trojan.awF is a malware that has downloading functionality. Once it infects a system, this Trojan will attempt to communicate to a remote computer to download more threats. Trojan.awF installs additional malware on the compromised computer that may perform the following tasks: More
To get users attention, rogue program System Security Antivirus will use a fake warning message displays a possible Exploit.JS.Sheat.c virus infection on the computer. Hiding inside a fake Windows Security Center interface, this alert may look like a legitimate one and can easily convince a user to execute it without knowing the danger that it can bring to the system. By clicking on the prompts, another threat can be downloaded into the computer or enhance the presence of whatever rogue program already dropped. The full warning message will be shown as: More
Trojan.JS.Popupper.f is a detection for a malicious Java Script file that will display excessive advertisements on infected computer. This Trojan will make changes to Internet browser that may result to browser redirection. Various security and software exploits are targeted by Trojan.JS.Popupper.f to penetrate the system while concealing itself from anti-virus applications. More
Downloader.Win32.Small.y is a fake security alerts that carries multiple function when executed. It will endorse a rogue security software that appears to be beneficial but has no security purpose when installed on the computer. Fake alert Downloader.Win32.Small.y aims to deceive computer users and influence their decision to purchase the paid version of the program. The alert will have this message: More
A fake pop-up message “Click here to protect your computer from spyware!” is a fake task bar warning coming from rogue security program Antivirus 7 and Security Master AV. This was intentionally displayed in an effort to scare computer users and convince them to obtain the registered version of mentions fake anti-virus application. The complete message states that: More
“Internet Explorer alert. Visiting this site may pose a security threat to your system!” is a fake web page warning generated by rogue security application Antispyware XP to defraud computer users. Displaying this fake alert aims to encourage victim to obtain the registered version of the endorsed counterfeit security product. More
Antimalware Defender is another potentially unwanted program that can invade a computer by means of a Trojan. Upon infection, Antimalware Defender virus will modify Internet browser and redirect it to a fake security web site. Visiting the site will run a script that downloads and executes a copy of Antimalware Defender on user’s computer. After successful installation, Antimalware Defender will immediately exhibit a virus scan and display false alerts that aim to mislead users into having the paid version of this useless program. More
Trojan-BNK.Win32-Keylogger.gen is a threat displayed as detected by rogue security application aiming to deceive computer users. The warning is part of Firewall Alert exhibited by a family of rogue programs that will disguise to be part of Windows system. Trojan-BNK.Win32-Keylogger.gen is unreal that serves to frighten victims attempting to induce them to buy the complete version of endorsed product. Typically, these promoted applications are distributed in multi-versions like the following: More
“Spyware Warning” is a pop-up alert being displayed on computers infected with a fake software called Desktop Security 2010. This vicious and misleading effort to fool computer users serves a purpose of stealing money when an online transaction is fulfilled. To be able to witness fake Spyware Warning pop-up, Trojan must penetrate unguarded system first. It goes directly to system settings and Windows registry to amend entries and achieve needed changes. If completed, rogue program begin to advertise itself through Spyware Warning.
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W32/Autorun.worm.gen.h!7ec2eb2a is a worm that will drop multiple malicious files on compromised computer. On some instances, W32/Autorun.worm.gen.h!7ec2eb2a is a threat that will appear on false detection by rogue security program Desktop Security 2010. More