Paladin Antivirus
Paladin Antivirus is a rogue security software created for Windows operating systems. Paladin Antivirus Trojan will first attempt to hijack Internet browser of the computer and points it to unknown malicious web sites. From there, a couple of files will be downloaded to a computer without user’s knowledge and aims to install the demo version of Paladin Antivirus. Once installed, this unwanted program will generate fake security alerts and warnings in the purpose of misleading user into obtaining the Paladin Antivirus activation key and serial number.
Its presence on the computer will also lessen security protection by attacking present anti-virus software and end its processes making it useless. Without an operational security program, Paladin Antivirus may initiate more harm by fetching additional threats from its home server. These threats causes the rogue security product to manipulate the system and operate it on attacker’s direction.
To completely remove Paladin Antivirus, we only suggest the use of legitimate and known anti-virus and anti-malware program. There is no requirement to have the paid version of Paladin Antivirus.
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Technical Details and Additional Information:
Damage Level: Medium
Systems Affected: Windows 9x, 2000, XP, Vista, Windows 7
Show More DetailsCharacteristics (Analysis)
Paladin Antivirus is fake security software. To some, its behavior is very much comparable to ordinary virus. What set Paladin Antivirus’ apart from Trojan, virus and worms is its objective. This rogue program will never spread on neighboring systems, it do not self-replicate when executed but it will keep on irritating victims with excessive alerts and demand for the payment to use Paladin Antivirus in registered mode.
This virus typically spread with the assistance of Trojan. It propagates over the Internet through fake security web sites, spam email messages and instant messaging applications. It is also observed that Paladin Antivirus masquerades as software updates to engaged user into executing its main installer.
Malware Behavior
Presence of Paladin Antivirus will bring severe annoyances on victim’s computer. It starts with simple browser redirect to extensive pop-ups of fake warning alerts. This potentially unwanted program will aggravate the situation by flooding the computer with doubtful security notices stating manufactured virus findings like the following:
Adware module detected on your PC!
Zlob.Porn.Ad adware has been detected. This adware module advertises websites with explicit content. Be advised of such content being possibly illegal. Please click the button below to locate and remove this threat now.Warning! Virus threat detected!
Virus activity detected!
Nuker.Win16 adware has been detectedWarning! Network attack detected!
Network intrusion detected!
Your computer is being attacked from a remote PC.
Attack from 218.154.90.26:25362
Process is trying to steal your passwords listed below. It is highly recommended to block this threat now.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Paladin Antivirus HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Paladin AntivirusAssociated Files and Folders:
C:\Program Files\Paladin Antivirus C:\Program Files\Paladin Antivirus\help.ico C:\Program Files\Paladin Antivirus\pav.db C:\Program Files\Paladin Antivirus\pav.exe C:\Program Files\Paladin Antivirus\pavext.dll C:\Program Files\Paladin Antivirus\phook.dll C:\Program Files\Paladin Antivirus\uninstall.exe %UserProfile%\Application Data\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch\Paladin Antivirus.lnk %UserProfile%\Desktop\Paladin Antivirus Support.lnk %UserProfile%\Desktop\Paladin Antivirus.lnk %UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\Paladin Antivirus %UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\Paladin Antivirus\Paladin Antivirus Support.lnk %UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\Paladin Antivirus\Paladin Antivirus.lnk %UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\Paladin Antivirus\Uninstall Paladin Antivirus.lnk
How to Remove Paladin Antivirus
1. Temporarily Disable System Restore (Windows Me/XP). [how to]
2. Open your antivirus application and update the virus definitions. This method ensures that your antivirus program can detect even newer variants of Paladin Antivirus
3. Start Windows in Safe Mode with Networking.
- From a power-off state, turn on the computer and press F8 repeatedly.
- Your computer will display Windows Advanced Boot Options menu. Select Safe Mode with Networking.
- System will boot Windows loading only necessary drivers and system files.
4. Open your antivirus program and run a full system scan. After the scan, delete all infected items. If unable, better place them in quarantine. Once the scan is complete, please proceed with the next step.
Online Virus Scanner:
Another way to remove Paladin Antivirus without the need to install additional antivirus application is to perform a thorough scan with free online virus scanner that can be found on websites of legitimate anti-virus and security provider.
5. Go to Online Virus Scanner list and run a virus scan. This may require plug-ins, add-on or Activex object, please install if you want to proceed with scan.
6. After completing the necessary download, your system is now ready for online virus scanning.
7. Select an option in which you can thoroughly scan the computer to make sure that it will find and delete entirely all infections not detected on previous scan.
8. Remove or delete all detected items.
9. When scanning is finished, you may now restart the computer in normal mode.