PandaLabs had reported recent increase of fake antivirus applications. Frequently appearing as free downloads on the internet, these applications pass through antivirus and firewall as utilities; also they can be embedded in other type of files like music or video files downloaded by user.
When installed on the machine they invite user (who often do not recognize malware existing on his computer) to buy full version of antivirus by loading endless pop-ups that offer cleaning up system from fake virus. The rogue anti-virus in reality doesn’t do anything useful. Actually, if you buy such a software you are wasting your money for useless program and it is nothing else but a financial profit of malware. They may stop you from removing fake antiviruses by blocking regular antivirus scans. You can see example of fake antivirus here.
There are some advices recommended by us to protect your system from malware.
• Be careful with purchased or downloaded programs that you are going to install. These parasites may be included in package of program and installed without your conscious.
• Avoid opening spam e–mails, especially if they invite you to click a link to read the latest news or watch video. Spam messages work this way to install parasites; by clicking a link you allow malware enter to your system. Fake antivirus, trojans and worms spread through spam letters.
• Outdated programs are the main target of malware; keep all your software up-to-date.
• Scan your system with trusted security software regularly.
October 4th, 2008 at 3:37 am
I have been trying to use my computer, but you’re pop up telling me my computer MAY be effected keeps coming up, the only problem I have then, is that I can not choose the option of “carry on with this site” (not recommended)….
The only virus I seem to have is that I have no option but to go to your site. This is Pissing me off. How is it that I can use your site fine but any other site leads me straight to you, and how is it legal that your website can actually stop me from using my computer regardless of the risks.
November 12th, 2008 at 7:20 pm
Yes I have see that at my work. Someone got that on the laptop. I can tell it is totally fake. Good thing, that employee have not touch anything. So Very easy for me to look at regedit and look at ‘run’ to delete that software that ran the fake virus then download avast antivirus and adware to clean this up. So far, it is gone and no problem.
Sadly, there are so many people out there have no clue what it is and follow what it demands. I wish our President can order to hang these sick minded people who invented nasty malware and virus. Death penalty is only way to reduce the problem. Throw them to jail will not solve the problem. have fun!