Infected with Fraud.AntivirusXP ?
Fraud.AntivirusXP is a rogue antivirus (fraud security software) promoted by harmful trojans with one single purpose, to steal victims money and credit card information. Fraud.AntivirusXP is typically installed on the computer through pornographic content web sites, spam e-mail attachments or via corrupt multimedia codec installers. Once inside the system, Fraud.AntivirusXP rogue antivirus will install corrupt AntivirusXP2008.exe, scui.cpl, SetupAntivirusXP[1].exe, XP, AntivirusXP.exe files and download further malware infections onto the system.
Fraud.AntivirusXP is a serious system threat that may steal personal data and harm Windows system files.
AntivirusXP Asociated Threats / Aliases: AntivirusXP 2008, Antivirus XP 2008, AntivirusXP2009, AntivirusXP2008, Antivirus XP Pro, AntivirusXPPro, Antivirus XP 2009, Antivirus 2008, AntivirusXP, Antivirus2008, AntivirusXP 2009
Possible Rogue Anti-virus signs:
- Slow Computer start-up and shutdown performance, decreased Internet bandwidth
- Browser home page hijacked by about:blank and redirected to corrupt web sites
- "Blue Screen" error caused by corrupt system files, registry keys and dll's
- AntivirusXP reactivates itself after removal, particularly difficult to remove manually
- Irritating bulk pop-ups generated even with active pop-up blocker tools
- Altered wallpaper and desktop settings, unusual system tray icons and desktop shortcuts
Fraud.AntivirusXP activities:
- Tracks system settings, registry activity and captures surfing habits to install equivalent popups
- AntivirusXP injects Windows system and downloads third party adware and virus bundles through browser security leaks
- Disables antivirus, antimalware, firewall and other security utilities and sends passwords, usernames and other confidential data to hackers
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