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Antivirus Pro 2009

Alias: AntivirusPro2009

Description: Antivirus Pro 2009 is a fake anti-spyware application that may be secretly installed by the Zlob Trojan without your permission or knowlege or downloaded from the one of redistribution sites.

Antivirus Pro 2009 displays fake system messages and makes false spyware detections.

It displays fake Windows Security Center window and tray icon, wich imitates real one, but suggests to buy Antivirus Pro 2009

Antivirus Pro 2009 popups are supposed to scare the user into purchasing the full version of this fake anti-spyware program.

You must not install fraudulent Antivirus Pro 2009 software.

SpyNoMore removes both Antivirus Pro 2009 and the Zlob trojan that installed it, as well as stop the associated popups.

Threat type:

Adware - Adware is a software application which displays advertisements on your computer. Advertisements can be displayed through pop-up / pop-under windows, additional bars or toolbars, underlined links or buttons that appear on a computer screen. Adware applications include additional code that delivers the ads. Adware authors earn money when users click on those ads. Occasionally, adware includes code that tracks user's site visits and passes it to third parties without the user's permission or knowledge.

Hijacker - A Hijacker is a software application that takes control of your browser's settings. Usually it changes your home page and redirects it to some unknown site or modifies your search settings. It prevents you from changing back your browser's settings. An infected browser usually operates much slower.

Ransomware - Ransomware is a software application that infects a computer and asks for money to have the infection removed.

Advice: Remove This is a very high risk threat and should be removed immediately as to prevent harm to your computer and / or to protect your privacy.

Detection:
SpyNoMore removes Antivirus Pro 2009: Yes

Threat risk: Very High Risk

Extremely dangerous malware. Uses stealth installation, randomly named entries and has the capability to self update or resurrect after incomplete removal. Almost impossible to remove manually. Category mostly consists of trojans and spyware.

Symptoms:

Popup messages claiming that your computer is infected.

Installation of Antivirus Pro 2009 without your concent.

Displays fake Windows Security Center window and tray icon.

Antivirus Pro 2009 Signature Details: The following information includes some of the standard signatures associated with this spyware threat. Please do not attempt to manually remove these items from your computer; Removing these items incorrectly or partially can cause your computer to experience critical errors, prevent your computer from restarting or cause loss of Internet connectivity. Should you be infected with Antivirus Pro 2009, you can clean your computer by downloading SpyNoMore now.

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