Windows Antivirus Pro is a rogue anti-virus program trying to capitalize on the fame of Microsoft. The trick is rather old and, evidently, rather effective. This parasite uses trojans, such as Vundo, to enter the system, although it can also be downloaded and installed manually. Windows Antivirus Pro relies on intimidating advertising to trick users into [...]

Malware: HTML_FAKEAV.FT

Spy Sniper is a fake PC scanner which is created to look like legitimate antivirus software. Recognized on 2005 for the first time, Spy Sniper renewed his malicious actions and people are fooled into spending their money for this useless application again.
Though it is the second time Spy Sniper travels through the PCs, the rogue [...]

Today’s solar eclipse over parts of Asia was witnessed by millions of people, so it shouldn’t come as a surprise that it should attract the attention of cybercriminals. And it has. Cybercriminals wasted no time in riding on the said phenomenon as they use SEO poisoning to lead users into redirecting to a site peddling [...]

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“Solar Eclipse 2009 in America” Leads to FAKEAV

Malware: TROJ_PIDIEF.ANQ

This type of trojan contains one or more malicious programs, which it will secretly install and execute.

This type of trojan contains one or more malicious programs, which it will secretly install and execute.

A trojan, or trojan horse, is a seemingly legitimate program which secretly performs other, usually malicious, functions. It is usually user-initiated and does not replicate.