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MaCatte Antivirus 2009

Alias: MaCatte Antivirus 2009

Description: MaCatte Antivirus 2009 is rogue spyware removal program that replicates the legitimate Antivirus program McAfee. It may be secretly installed into your computer by a trojan or downloaded from one of many fraudulent Fake Scanner Sites. Once installed, MaCatte Antivirus "scans" system and displays exaggerated results. It displays annoying pop-up windows and system alerts stating that your computer is infected or is under attack. MaCatte Antivirus tries to intimidate the user into purchasing of "full" version. It may slowdown computer performance, limit internet connection speed and even cause system crashes.

Threat type:

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.

Trojan - A Trojans or Trojan Horse is any programs that installs itself secretly, quite often with sinister intent. Once installed, the trojan author (hacker) can gain complete control of the infected PC. Trojans are usually designed to steal sensitive information and/or destroy the system. Trojans can be distributed as unsolicited email attachments, or bundled with freeware and shareware programs.

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 MaCatte Antivirus 2009: 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:

Popup messages claiming that your computer is infected;

Stealth installation of MaCatte Antivirus without your concent or knowlege;

MaCatte Antivirus is launched after system restart and stays resident in background.

Browser could be opening to about:blank.

MaCatte Antivirus 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 MaCatte Antivirus 2009, you can clean your computer by downloading SpyNoMore now.

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