Articles Archive for 9 July 2009

Spyware XP Guard
Posted in Information and Removal on 9 July 2009

Spyware XP Guard is one more rogue that seems to be left behind by trying exploiting popularity using famous brands like XP. Sadly, Windows XP is old news, and this rogue anti-spyware application will have to rely on other tricks to convince PC users pay for full version. Not that these tricks were too new.
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Windows Antispyware 2009
Posted in Information and Removal on 9 July 2009

Windows Antispyware 2009 is a rogue security program which is created as other fraudulent rogue anti-spyware applications, for example Antivirus System PRO, Barracuda Antivirus and other. Windows Antispyware2009 is usually integrated to the system through security vulnerabilities with a help of Trojans.
After being installed, Windows Antispyware 2009 acts in such way: reconfigures the System Registry, [...]

MProtect 2009
Posted in Information and Removal on 9 July 2009

MProtect 2009 is your average rogue anti-spyware scam and a clone of Malware Protection 2009. This parasite uses trojans, such as Vundo, and malicious websites to spread. This is only the beggining of MProtect 2009’s illicit practices: much like any other rogue, this one relies on misleading advertising to trick users into purchasing its “licensed version”.
Upon [...]

Antivirus Protection
Posted in Information and Removal on 9 July 2009

Antivirus Protection is a rogue antivirus software which enters the system mostly with the help of trojans and other malware. This program uses malicious methods such as false scan results and browser/desktop hijacking to trick you into purchasing it. Usually, the program displays fake system warnings and errors to make you think that your computer [...]

Win32/Cbeplay.C
Posted in CA Security Advisor on 9 July 2009

This malware is detected by eTrust Antivirus solutions. Please see above for the relevant signature updates. This malware is being dissected by the CA Security Advisory Team - a detailed analysis will be available shortly.

 

Win32/Boaxxe.AC
Posted in CA Security Advisor on 9 July 2009

This malware is detected by eTrust Antivirus solutions. Please see above for the relevant signature updates. This malware is being dissected by the CA Security Advisory Team - a detailed analysis will be available shortly.

 

Win32/AdClicker.ADH
Posted in CA Security Advisor on 9 July 2009

This malware is detected by eTrust Antivirus solutions. Please see above for the relevant signature updates. This malware is being dissected by the CA Security Advisory Team - a detailed analysis will be available shortly.

 

Win32/Refpron.DZ
Posted in CA Security Advisor on 9 July 2009

This malware is detected by eTrust Antivirus solutions. Please see above for the relevant signature updates. This malware is being dissected by the CA Security Advisory Team - a detailed analysis will be available shortly.

 

Fake Security Alert “Unauthorized remote connection”
Posted in Information and Removal on 9 July 2009

“Unauthorized remote connection” popup is a fake security alert from malware Windows Security Suite. Like other popup messages used by this rogue antispyware, for example WI345d or jqs.exe, this one warns the user about unauthorized personal data transferring. The PC owner is reported about personal credit card details, logins, passwords or files information which may [...]

USBcillin
Posted in Information and Removal on 9 July 2009

USBcillin is described as a security tool, which is promoted as being created to “protect” the computer from worms and viruses that spread through removable media devices. Also, it is claimed that USB cillin blocks malicious processes run through autorun.inf.
However, it is a scam. Many labs confirmed that UCBcillin is related to registry values changes [...]