SecureKeeper, SiteVillain and LinkSafeness
SecureKeeper, SiteVillain and LinkSafeness viruses will disguise as a legitimate Windows security program to mislead computer users into obtaining the registered version of it and gain monetary revenue for its developers. This has been the strategy for all rouge security applications including other versions of this application like AntiAid. SecureKeeper will utilize a Trojan and quite a number of malicious security web sites called SecureKeeper – Online Protection to spread itself on computers through the Internet. There has been an instance that downloading SecureKeeper on to computer is with user’s involvement when the rogue masquerades as video codec required by visited web site. To be able to watch online video, the web site asked visitors to download and install this fake decoder, which actually conceals malicious code inside.
Malevolent programs like SecureKeeper, SiteVillain and LinkSafeness will be a nuisance once it gains a spot on your system. It is not easy to get rid of, particularly if you are using an antivirus program not designed for this kind of threat. In fact, most antivirus application neglects to stop this rogue from entering the computer. To remove this bogus thing completely, make a thorough scan with legitimate and trusted anti-malware solution.
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Technical Details and Additional Information:
Damage Level: Medium
Systems Affected: Windows 9x, 2000, XP, Vista, Windows 7
Malware Behavior
Similar to other fake antivirus application, SecureKeeper, SiteVillain and LinkSafeness provides extreme displeasure to victims. It redirect Internet browser to unsolicited web sites, block programs from running and pop-ups warning alerts repeatedly. Fake alerts contain messages similar to this:
Added Registry Entries:Spyware Alert!
Your computer is infected with spyware. It could damage your critical files or expose your private data on the Internet. Click here to register your copy of LinkSafeness and remove remove spyware threats from your PC.
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\SecureKeeper HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\SecureKeeper HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\SecureKeeper HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run "SecureKeeper" HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run "(random characters).exe"Associated Files and Folders:
C:\Program Files\SecureKeeper Software C:\Program Files\SecureKeeper Software\SecureKeeper C:\Program Files\SecureKeeper Software\SecureKeeper\SecureKeeper.exe C:\Program Files\SecureKeeper Software\SecureKeeper\uninstall.exe C:\WINDOWS\23313z9t-a-virus2ad5.cpl C:\WINDOWS\20145spam5oz722.exe C:\WINDOWS\021z5spam5ot39f.dll C:\WINDOWS\system32\36s3f5f3217.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\473cvir0314.bin C:\WINDOWS\system32\4767dowzlo48qx3074.bin C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Desktop\SecureKeeper.lnk C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\SecureKeeper C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\SecureKeeper\1 SecureKeeper.lnk C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\SecureKeeper\2 Homepage.lnk C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\SecureKeeper\3 Uninstall.lnk %Temp%\(random characters).exe
How to Remove SecureKeeper, SiteVillain and LinkSafeness
1. Temporarily Disable System Restore (Windows Me/XP). [how to]
2. Open your antivirus application and update the virus definition file. This method ensures that your antivirus program can detect even newer variants of SecureKeeper, SiteVillain and LinkSafeness
3. Start Windows in Safe Mode with Networking.
- From a power-off state, turn on the computer and press F8 on your keyboard repeatedly.
- Your computer will display Windows Advanced Boot Options menu. Please select Safe Mode with Networking.
- The system will now boot Windows and loads only necessary drivers and 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 SecureKeeper, SiteVillain and LinkSafeness 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.