Internet attack attempt detected
‘Internet attack attempt detected’ is a fake Windows task bar alert that belongs to a fake security applications called Windows Antivirus Pro and Wireshark Antivirus. Its goal is to deceive computer users and make them believe that system is under attack. Under this circumstance, users who are novice when it comes to security may think that the alert is genuine. Thus, they can be easily persuaded to buy the licensed version of the promoted security product.
‘Internet attack attempt detected’ may appear on the system only if Trojan is present. Trojan plays a big role in spreading rogue security software. Because of its ability to look for the best possible approach to enter the system undetected, it is the primary method utilized by cyber-criminals. Once Trojan is set inside, it begins to modify system settings and registry entries that can lead to disturbance including this fake task bar alert. The objective is simply to promote and sell a program that will bring revenue to rogue developers.
Technical Details and Additional Information:
Damage Level: Medium
Systems Affected: Windows 9x, 2000, XP, Vista, Windows 7
Malware Behavior
Once a Trojan or rogue security application called Windows Antivirus Pro is installed on the system, fake task bar alert immediately pop-ups to provide misleading alert message like this:
Internet attack attempt detected:
Somebody is trying to attack your PC:
This can result in loss of your personal information and infection other computers connected to your network.
Click here to prevent attack.
The same task bar title but different content is also displayed by rogue security program named Wireshark Antivirus.
Internet attack attempt detected:
Warning: Spyware Detected
Windows has found spy programs running on your computer! Click here to update your Windows antivirus software.
How to Remove Internet attack attempt detected
Boot Windows in Safe Mode With Networking
1. First thing to do is to reboot the computer in Safe Mode with Networking to avoid 'Internet attack attempt detected' from loading at start-up. You may want to print this procedure as we have to restart the computer to complete the removal process.
- Restart the computer.
- Before Windows begins to load, press F8 on your keyboard.
- It will display an Advanced Boot Options menu. Please select Safe Mode with Networking.
- Windows will now start in Safe Mode.
Remove 'Internet attack attempt detected' with MalwareBytes' Anti-Malware
2. Download removal tool from this page and save it on your Desktop or any location on your PC.
3. When finish downloading, double-click on the file to install the application.
4. Follow the prompts and install with default configuration.
5. Before the installation completes, you need to update the database.
6. Click Finish. Program will run automatically and you will be prompt to update the program before doing a scan. Please update.
7. When finished updating, the tool will run. Select Perform full scan on main screen to check your computer thoroughly.
8. When scanning is finished click on Show Results.
9. Make sure that all detected threats are checked, click on Remove Selected. This will delete all files and registry entries that belongs to 'Internet attack attempt detected'.
10. Restart your computer.
Note: If 'Internet attack attempt detected' prevents mbam-setup.exe from downloading. Download the software from another computer. Renaming it to something like 'anything.exe' can help elude the malware.