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AntivirusXP2008

Alias: AntivirusXP2008, avxp-2008.net, XP Antivirus 2008

Description: Antivirus XP 2008 is rogue anti-spyware program that is advertised through Trojans such as Zlob trojan or Vundo Trojan. It is advertised in the form of fake security alerts and warnings on web sites that state you are infected with malware or are being attacked in some manner. When you click on these ads, it will automatically download the installer for Antivirus XP 2008 and install it on your machine. Once installed, Antivirus XP 2008 displays a variety of security risks found on your computer that can only be removed if you purchase a license of the software. These risks, though, are all fake and are only being displayed to scare you into thinking you are infected and thus purchase their software. Antivirus XP 2008 redirects Internet Explorer home page to avxp-2008.net website.

Threat type:

Homepage Hijacker - A Homepage Hijacker is a software application that takes control over your browser's settings. Usually it changes your home page and redirects it to some other site or modifies your search settings. It prevents you to change browser's settings. In such hijacks, your browser may operate normally, but be 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 AntivirusXP2008: Yes

Threat risk: High Risk

Very dangerous malware. Can log user's keyboard activity and take snapshots of the user's screen. Uses stealth installation and removal is very difficult. Category includes spyware programs, adware programs and trojans.

Symptoms:

rogue popups;

system notification messages;

scan reports;

Internet Explorer home page redirected to avxp-2008.net.

AntivirusXP2008 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 AntivirusXP2008, you can clean your computer by downloading SpyNoMore now.

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