23 Sep
Win32/Hoax.Renos.HX is a threat being detected on computers infected with Windows PC Defender. This operation was part to promote this rogue program and be sold by using deceptive method. Win32/Hoax.Renos.HX is a non-existent threat fabricated to look like a virus scan results.
The security alert reads:
Windows Security Alert
To help protect your computer, Windows Web Security have detected Trojans and [...]
22 Sep
A Security Center Alert that features Net-Worm.Win32.Mytob.t as a risk is a false warning message generated by rogue program Windows Police Pro.
The warning message reads:
Security Center Alert
To help protect your computer, Windows Firewall has blocked some features of this program
Do you want to block this suspicious software?
Name: Net-Worm.Win32.Mytob.t
Risk: High Risk
Description: This network worm infects computers [...]
“Critical vulnerabilities found!” is a popup alert message being issued by a rogue program Advanced Virus Remover to trick computer users and mislead them into buying the registered version of this software. The full message reads:
Critical vulnerables found!
Proactive system found several active vulnerabilities on your computer
Please read the following instructions before you continue.
Your system is [...]
6 Sep
SpyBot.Bank32.dll is a risk displayed by a rogue program Advanced Virus Remover and prompts to remove it by purchasing the full version of the useless program. The full message reads:
Spyware threat detected!
Your system is vulnerable to Internet attacks.
Spyware may damage system files, monitor your Internet usage or intercept any data you send over Internet.
It is strongly [...]
“Spyware Alert!” that offers a download of SystemCop is a fake alert being displayed by the said rogue program. It was issued to scare computer users and convince them to acquire the registered version of the said fraudulent program. The full message reads:
Spyware Alert!
Your computer is infected with spyware. It could damage your critical files [...]
“Do you want to get advanced real-time protection?” popup is a symptoms that computer is comptomised with a rogue program called SystemCop. When it was clicked, users will be redirected to a fraudulent payment website and begin the transaction.
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 [...]