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Perfect Defender 2009Alias: PerfectDefender2009
Description: Perfect Defender 2009 is a rogue anti-spyware and computer protection application. It is a clone of such rogue software as Personal Defender 2009. Usually, it is secretly installed into your computer by a trojan such as Vundo trojan. Also, Perfect Defender 2009 can be directly downloaded from one of the "official" websites such as defender-2009.com, which looks like legitimate anti-spyware site. Once installed, Perfect Defender 2009 "scans" system and displays exaggerated results. It displays annoying pop-up windows and system alerts stating that computer is infected or under attack. Perfect Defender 2009 tries to scare the user and push it into purchasing of "full" version. It may slowdown computer performance, limit internet connection speed and even cause system crash. Threat type: 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 or your privacy. Detection: SpyNoMore detects Perfect Defender 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: Annoying popup messages claiming that your computer is infected; Stealthly installation of Perfect Defender 2009 without your concent or knowlege; Perfect Defender 2009 is launched after system restart and stays resident in background; New desktop shortcuts appeared; Browser's homepage changed to one of fake scanner sites. Running Process Signatures: File Signatures: N/A Registered Dll (Dynamic Link Library) Signatures: Internet Explorer Integration: Folder Signatures: N/A Registry Signatures: N/A SpyNoMore Collected Residual File Signatures:
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