![]() ![]() However, the malware will act to inconvenience the user by frequently displaying popups that prompt the user to pay to register the software in order to remove non-existant viruses. ![]() ![]() Most variants of this malware will not be overtly harmful, as they usually will not steal a user’s information (as spyware) nor critically harm a system (bring a complete shutdown or erase hard drive data). The infection affects the Windows registry. This type of behavior can cause a computer to operate slower than normal. If the user decides not to purchase the program, then they will constantly receive pop-ups stating that the program has found infections and that they should register the antimalware in order to fix infection. This deceptive tactic is an attempt to scare the Internet user into clicking on the link or button to purchase MS Antivirus, Antivirus 2009 or malware with other names. Regardless of which button is clicked - “Next” or “Cancel” - a download box will still pop up. Once the scan is completed, a warning message appears that lists the spyware ‘found’ and the user has to either click on a link or a button to remove it. In a typical installation of Antivirus 2009 or MS Antivirus, the malware runs a scan on the computer and gives a false spyware report claiming that the computer is infected with spyware. MS Antivirus is made to look professional and functional to fool a computer user into thinking that it is a real anti-virus system in order to convince the user to “purchase” it. MS Antivirus is known to infect users using the Microsoft Windows operating system, and is browser independent. More on possible criminal connections of American citizens with these websites, below. The websites are associated with distribution of MS Antivirus, also known as XP Antivirus Vitae Antivirus Windows Antivirus Win Antivirus Antivirus Pro Antivirus Pro 2009 Antivirus 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, and 360 System Antivirus Vista Antivirus AntiSpywareMaster and XP AntiSpyware 2009, is a scareware rogue anti-virus which claims to remove bogus virus infections found on a computer running Microsoft Windows if a user purchases the full version of the software. The websites mentioned above are possibly from Luxembourg and distribute fake scanner malware. If you use Windows, press CTRL + ALT + DELETE to open your Task Manager, and click “End Task.” This popup appeared on a Mac on February 5, 2009. What does a malware popup look like? Screen shots show the popup and the FORCE QUIT APPLICATION window that allows users to quit Safari without engaging the antimalwarescanner website. Don’t click on the popup, don’t click on the OK button, and don’t click on the CANCEL button. While ’s malware Antivisus2009, etc probably cannot affect Macs, it is best to avoid any risk by using the COMMAND-OPTION-ESC key combination to effect a FORCE QUIT of Safari when a malware scanner popup appears. ![]()
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