Volcano Security Suite

Alias: Volcano Security Suite

Description: Volcano Security Suite is rogue spyware removal program. It is a clone of such rogue anti-spyware as XP Police Antivirus, IE-Security, WinPC Defender and WinDefender 2009. It may be secretly installed into your computer by a trojan or downloaded from one of many fraudulent Fake Scanner Sites. Once installed, Volcano Security Suite "scans" system and displays exaggerated results. It displays annoying pop-up windows and system alerts stating that computer is infected or under attack. Volcano Security Suite tries to intimidate the user into purchasing of "full" version. It can slowdown computer performance, limit internet connection speed and even block access to popular antivirus programs and websites.

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 or your privacy.

Detection:
SpyNoMore detects Volcano Security Suite: 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;

Stealthly installation of Volcano Security Suite without your concent or knowlege;

Volcano Security Suite is launched after system restart and stays resident in background.

Browser can at times open up to about:blank.

Volcano Security Suite 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 Volcano Security Suite, you can clean your computer by downloading SpyNoMore now.

Running Process Signatures:

File Signatures:
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Registered Dll (Dynamic Link Library) Signatures:

Internet Explorer Integration:

Folder Signatures:
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Registry Signatures:
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SpyNoMore Collected Residual File Signatures:

See Also:
Block Protector
Block Keeper
Block Scanner
Block Watcher
System Veteran
MaCatte Antivirus 2009
System Fighter
Advanced Virus Remover
System Warrior
AntiAID