Vista AntiMalware 2010 is a rogue anti-malware program that uses exaggerated and false scan results
Vista AntiMalware 2010 focuses on social engineering and deceptive techniques in order to scare you into purchasing the phony program. This rogue program is advertised via fake online scanners that state your computer has many security problems. It may be also promoted on popular social networks. Once installed, the PUP will imitate a system scan and report numerous false computer threats.
| Name | Vista AntiMalware 2010 |
|---|---|
| Type | PUP, rogue security tool |
| Issues | The program shows false results of the alleged scan and can lead to purchases of useless software |
| Distribution | Freeware download sites and ads can lead to the installation of this or any similar PUA |
| Elimination | Run anti-malware tool and remove all threats that the program detects |
| Recovery | Do not forget about the possible system damage ad run FortectIntego to find and fix virus damage |
As typical scareware, it will prompt you to pay for a full version of the program to remove the infections. That wouldn't be so bad, but the problem is that you have to pay for a fake program that will supposedly remove infections that don't even exist. This is yet another scam. Don't buy it! Instead, remove Vista AntiMalware 2010 from your computer as soon as possible.
When running, VistaAntiMalware2010 will display fake alerts and pop-ups to make the whole scan look more realistic, so you should ignore those fake alerts just like the false scan results. Also, note that the rogue program may block antivirus and antispyware programs that why you will have to ends its processes before installing any removal tool. You can rely on SpyHunterCombo Cleaner or MalwarebytesMalwarebytes and check for malicious programs on the machine.
The program is a scam and the purpose is to scare people into buying a program that is useless. Even the paid version of this said security tool, cannot tackle those detected threats that pop-up alerts show. These are pre-determined results and cannot be associated with users' machines.
If you find that your computer is infected with this virus, please follow the removal instructions below to remove Vista AntiMalware 2010 from your computer either manually or with an automatic removal tool. If you have already purchased this bogus program then you should contact your credit card company and dispute the charges.
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