XP Antispyware 2010 description
XP Antispyware 2010 is dangerous rogue security program. It’s not a spyware remover as you may think after reading its name; XPAntispyware 2010 is a fraud and a malware. It is distributed via misleading online advertisements and it also spreads with help of trojans.
XP Antispyware 2010 demands purchasing the program for deleting threats found on victim’s computer. The tool only “detects” imaginary infections so the only thing user should be worried about is XPAntispyware2010 itself. The program blocks real security applications. It also hijacks web browser and interrupts web surfing.
XP Antispyware 2010 displays numerous falsified security notifications to trick people into buying the fake program. Here are some of the fabricated alerts:
XP Antispyware 2010 Firewall Alert
XP Antispyware 2010 has blocked a program from accessing the internet
Internet Explorer is infected with Trojan-BNK.Win32.Keylogger.gen
Private data can be stolen by third parties, including credit card details and passwords.
Windows recommend Activate XP Antispyware 2010
Click “Yes, Activate…” to register your copy of XP Antispyware 2010 and perform threat removal on your system.
XP Antispyware 2010 – Unregistered Version
Attention: DANGER!
ALERT! System scan for spyware, adware, trojans and viruses is complete. XP Antispyware 2010 detected 28 critical system objects. These security breaches may be exploited and lead to the following:
! Your system becomes a target for spam and bulky, intruding ads
! Browser crashes frequently and web access speed decreases
! Your personalfiles, photos, document and passwords get stolen
! Your computer is used for criminal activity behind your back
! Bank details and credit card information gets disclosed
Click REGISTER to register your copy of XP Antispyware 2010 and perform threat removal on your system. The list of infections and vulnerabilities detected will become available after registration.
Manual XP Antispyware 2010 Removal
XP Antispyware 2010 malicious websites:
pc-winlive.com
XP Antispyware 2010 processes:
av.exe
Help: A Guideline of Killing Malicious Processes
XP Antispyware 2010 registry values:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\.exe\shell\open\command "(Default)" = "av.exe" /START "%1? %*"
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\secfile\shell\open\command "(Default)" = "av.exe" /START "%1? %*"
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.exe\shell\open\command "(Default)" = "av.exe" /START "%1? %*"
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\secfile\shell\open\command "(Default)" = "av.exe" /START "%1? %*"
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Clients\StartMenuInternet\FIREFOX.EXE\shell\open\command "(Default)" = "av.exe" /START "firefox.exe"
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Clients\StartMenuInternet\FIREFOX.EXE\shell\safemode\command "(Default)" = "av.exe" /START "firefox.exe" -safe-mode
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Clients\StartMenuInternet\IEXPLORE.EXE\shell\open\command "(Default)" = "av.exe" /START "iexplore.exe"
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Security Center "AntiVirusOverride" = "1"
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Security Center "FirewallOverride" = "1"
Help: How to edit windows registry entries
Other malicious XP Antispyware 2010 files:
av.exe
WRblt8464P