Alias: Pest Detector 4.1, Microsoft Security Essentials Alert

Description: Modified on: September 16, 2010 9:45pm
Pest Detector 4.1 is a fake antivirus program that is promoted by a trojan called Microsoft Security Essentials Alert. Pest Detector 4.1 displays various fake security alert messages in an attempt to scare you into purchasing the full version of the program.

Pest Detector 4.1 Removal Instructions

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Step 1: Click here to download onto the infected computer. If you are unable to download it directly to the infected computer, please download it to a clean computer and transfer it to the infected computer (by using a network or a flash drive).

Step 2: Double-click spynomore.exe to install SpyNoMore on the infected computer. When the installation is completed, SpyNoMore will check for and download available updates which will alert Pest Detector 4.1 to its presence at which point Pest Detector 4.1 may shut down SpyNoMore. If the malware shuts down SpyNoMore, simply restart SpyNoMore from the desktop shortcut.

Step 3: SpyNoMore will scan your computer and if Pest Detector 4.1 is present, SNM will detect it and you will be able to see either Pest Detector 4.1 or Microsoft Security Essentials Alert in the scan results (or both). These two are the same product. Please note that the free version of SpyNoMore will only show you the detections but will not remove them. In order to remove the infection you need to purchase a 1-year license which costs $29 (or $39 for 3 computers). In all cases, you will be able to see Pest Detector 4.1 or Microsoft Security Essentials Alert in the free version scan results.

Step 4: Purchase the activation key and proceed to remove the infection. If you are unable to purchase the activation key from the infected computer, you can do so from a clean computer by clicking on our Purchase link on spynomore.com. Simply write down the activation key and use it to activate SNM on the infected computer. This will remove Pest Detector 4.1 and restore your internet connection. You will again be able to run your programs and applications without trouble.

Hint: If SpyNoMore is unable to download updates, click on SpyNoMore's 'Settings' button and uncheck the box that says 'Use Internet Explorer settings'.

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 Pest Detector 4.1: 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:

Pest Detector 4.1 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 Pest Detector 4.1, you can clean your computer by downloading SpyNoMore now.

Running Process Signatures:
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File Signatures:
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Registered Dll (Dynamic Link Library) Signatures:
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Folder Signatures:
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Registry Signatures:
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SpyNoMore Collected Residual File Signatures:
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See Also:
Microsoft Security Essentials Alert
Red Cross Antivirus
AntiSpy Safeguard
Major Defense Kit
Peak Protection 2010
My Security Shield
AVDefender 2011
Malware Destructor 2011
high-speed-finder.com
Iron Defender