Extension: ico

scan.ico

The scan.ico file is dangerous to the computer system and your privacy. It belongs to a parasite, whose payload may differ depending on its type. While relatively harmless pests may use scan.ico to degrade system performance, display commercial advertisements or perform other annoying actions, really dangerous parasites may use scan.ico to damage your system, infect files, corrupt installed software and violate your privacy. DO NOT open this file!
The scan.ico file is installed and used by Malware Doctor.
In some cases a presence of scan.ico does not mean that your system is infected. The file may actually belong to some fully legitimate applications and therefore must stay intact. If you are in doubt, please scan the scan.ico file using you regular spyware remover or antivirus program.

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DIAGNOSIS REQUIRED status means that this filename is exploited by the viruses. There can be the
dangerous file with the same name as the safe file. Use the Advice below:

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Information added: 2009-04-14 02:42:22
Information updated: 2009-04-14 02:42:22

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