KvmSecure
KvmSecure is rogue computer protection software that may be installed on computers without user’s consent. This potentially unwanted application also displays fake alerts in order to convince victim that viruses and Trojans endangers the computer.
KvmSecure usually infiltrate the system involving manual execution from user. It will embed malicious code into legitimate shareware applications and made them available to certain file-sharing networks and software download web sites. When installing the legitimate file, KvmSecure also loads itself in the background without user’s knowledge.
After installation, KvmSecure provides a virus scan that exhibits fabricated results containing dozens of identified threats. Remember that rogue programs typically employ this scare tactics to persuade victims into paying for the full version of KvmSecure.
Acquiring KvmSecure will not resolve current issues. The only solution is to obtain a legitimate anti-malware program and perform a thorough scan on the infected computer. This ensures that files and other components by KvmSecure are removed completely.
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Technical Details and Additional Information:
Damage Level: Medium
Systems Affected: Windows 9x, 2000, XP, Vista, Windows 7
Malware Behavior
KvmSecure continuously attempt to convince user that computer is infected with viruses. It will display phony security warnings that may contain the following messages and threats:
Warning!
Spyware Threat
Your computer is infected with Spyware
- Adware.Win32.Agent.rf
- Packed.Win32.NSAnti.r
- W32/Netsky-P
Remove All Spyware
HKEY_USERS\S-1-5-21-1172441840-534431857-1906119351-500\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\"KvmSecure.exe"Associated Files and Folders:
%ProgramFiles%\KvmSecure\Infected %ProgramFiles%\KvmSecure\Suspicious%UserProfile%\Application Data\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch\KvmSecure.lnk %UserProfile%\Desktop\KvmSecure.lnk %UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\KvmSecure\KvmSecure.lnk %ProgramFiles%\KvmSecure\KvmSecure.exe %ProgramFiles%\KvmSecure\vscan.tsi %ProgramFiles%\KvmSecure\zlib.dll
precisesecurity
May 20, 2008 @ 03:38:27
1. Temporarily Disable System Restore (Windows Me/XP/Vista/7) . [how to]
2. Update the virus definitions.
3. Reboot Windows in Safe Mode. [how to]
4. Run a full system scan and clean/delete all infected file(s)
5. Delete/Modify any values added to the registry. [how to edit registry]
Navigate to and delete the following registry entry:
HKEY_USERS\S-1-5-21-1172441840-534431857-1906119351-500\Software\Microsoft\Windows
\CurrentVersion\Run\”KvmSecure.exe” = “43 00 3A 00 5C 00 50 00 72 00 6F 00 67 00 72 00 61 00 6D 00 20 00 46 00 69 00 6C 00 65 00 73 00 5C 00 4B 00 76 00 6D 00 53 00 65 00 63 00 75 00 72 00 65 00 5C 00 4B 00 76 00 6D 00 53 00 65 00 63 00 75 00 72 00 65 00 2E 00 65 00 78 00 65 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 43 3A 5C 50 72 6F 67 72 61 6D 20 46 69 6C 65 73 5C 4B 76 6D 53 65 63 75 72 65 5C 4B 76 6D 53 65 63 75 72 65 2E 65 78 65 00 74 61 72 74 20 4D 65 6E 75 5C 50 72 6F 67 72 61 6D 73 5C 4B 76 6D 53 65 63 75 72 65 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 B2 1E 99 3F”
Navigate to and delete the following registry subkey:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\KvmSecure
6. Exit registry editor and restart Windows.
7. In order to make sure that threat is completely eliminated, carry out a full scan of your system using AntiVirus and Antispyware Software. Another way to delete the virus using various Antivirus Program without the need to install can be done with Online Virus Scanner.