Smart Internet Protection 2011

Smart Internet Protection 2011 is an updated version of the rogue program Personal Internet Security 2011. As a rogue scanner, Smart Internet Protection 2011 does its best to fake the superficial elements of useful anti-malware software, but this is just a false front. All of Smart Internet Protection 2011′s scans, error messages, and other communications and visible activities are full of false information meant to defraud you of both your money and your personal information. Substantial damage may occur to your computer if you allow Smart Internet Protection 2011 to remain unhindered, which makes Smart Internet Protection 2011 an important target for speedy deletion. Surveying the Foul Nature of Smart Internet Protection 20 In recent times, malware creators have shifted to the tactic of putting a new name and face on old malicious code, and Smart Internet Protection 2011 is just one example of that in action. rogue software like smart Internet Protection 2011 will usually infect computers in an undercover fashion. This may be either by spreading through Trojans or by tricking the user into installing the supposedly helpful program . Smart Internet Protection 2011, like every rogue scanner, thrives on presenting constant warnings of system damage that are false statements to secure the contents of your wallet. Based on infection records and similarities to other rogue products, Smart Internet Protection 2011 likely comes from Russia. Avoiding contact with Russian-based file sources may help you keep your system uninfected, but as always, the best protection is a reliable and well-known security program that constantly patrols your system for potential threats. You’ll know very quickly if you have a Smart Internet Protection 2011 infection on your machine, since Smart Internet Protection 2011 will create an icon for itself, display its presence proudly in other ways, and generally be a nuisance. You’ll be rapidly assaulted with a series of error messages, fake results that detect dozens of infections, and other forms of communication intended to alarm you. You needn’t worry about these supposed errors or infections, since Smart Internet Protection 2011 will report them all the time just to get you to buy into Smart Internet Protection 2011′s scam. Be especially careful not to travel to Smart Internet Protection 2011′s fraudulent website by accident when dealing with this behavior, since many error messages Smart Internet Protection 2011 causes may contain malicious links. Smart Internet Protection 2011′s prolonged presence has also been reported to cause serious instability in infected systems. Smart Internet Protection 2011 may even make running important program s like Task Manager impossible when not booted into Safe Mode. Smart Internet Protection 2011 is Trickier to Remove than Most, But Not Impossible Smart Internet Protection 2011 may disable many of the program s you would ordinarily use to remove rogue scanners like it. Some actual security software products have even been reported to be unable to detect Smart Internet Protection 2011 at all. Downloading updates for your security software as soon as it’s available may drastically reduce the chances of such a calamitous event, although there are still no guarantees that removing Smart Internet Protection 2011 will be easy. Manual removal may be necessary in some cases, but one should generally attempt an anti-malware scanner-based removal of Smart Internet Protection 2011 first. You’re more likely to suffer from an incomplete deletion if you attempt to remove Smart Internet Protection one file at a time yourself. This can allow Smart Internet Protection 2011 or other malware to remain on your computer and get back to causing trouble. Besides general anti-malware software, there are also more specific program s that target Smart Internet Protection 2011 and similar rogue scanners more particularly, and these may be a good choice if other efforts have failed. You should also be aware that some users have reported a disabled Internet connection immediately after deleting Smart Internet Protection 2011. These settings can usually be returned to normal if one is simply willing to go to the Internet Settings interface in the Control Panel. Aliases Rootkit [Ikarus]Adware.Agent/Gen-Qoodl[LG1]-A [SUPERAntiSpyware]Rootkit!IK [Emsisoft]ADSPY/AdSpy.Gen2 [AntiVir]Gen:Adware.Heur.ov8@Wrr8Hjfi [BitDefender]Win32:BHO-ACJ [Avast]Adware.Agent!btI0Y92+8LE [VirusBuster]Downloader.Generic9.BSRE [AVG]Trojan-Downloader.Win32.Cyrel [Ikarus]Trojan.DL.Win32.Nodef.atz [Rising]

What is MS Antivirus (malware)

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Not to be confused with Microsoft Security Essentials, the current legitimate Microsoft Windows anti-malware program , or its predecessors Microsoft Antivirus and Windows Live OneCare.

MS Antivirus

Developer(s)	Bakasoftware, Innovative Marketing, Inc.
Operating system	Microsoft Windows
Type	Rogue software

MS Antivirus (also known as Spyware Protect 2009) is a scareware rogue anti-virus which claims to remove fake virus infections found on a computer running Microsoft Windows. It attempts to scam the user into to purchasing a "full version" of the software.

Names

MS Antivirus has a number of other names. It is also known as XP Antivirus, Vitae Antivirus, Windows Antivirus, Win Antivirus, Antivirus Pro, Antivirus Pro 2009, Antivirus 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, and 360, Internet Antivirus Plus, System Antivirus, Spyware Guard 2008 and 2009, Spyware Protect 2009, Winweb Security 2008, System Security, Malware Defender 2009, Ultimate Antivirus2008, Vista Antivirus, General Antivirus, AntiSpywareMaster, Antispyware 2008, XP AntiSpyware 2008, 2009 and 2010, Antivirus Vista 2010, WinPCDefender, Antivirus XP Pro, Anti-Virus-1, Antivirus Soft, Antispyware Soft, Antivirus System PRO, Antivirus Live, Vista Anti Malware 2010, Internet Security 2010, XP Antivirus Pro, Security Tool, VSCAN7, and Total Security.

Symptoms of infection

Each variant has its own way of downloading and installing itself onto a computer. MS Antivirus is made to look 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. In a typical installation, MS Antivirus runs a scan on the computer and gives a false spyware report claiming that the computer is infected with spyware. 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. Regardless of which button is clicked -- "Next" or "Cancel" -- a download box will still pop up. This deceptive tactic is an attempt to scare the Internet user into clicking on the link or button to purchase MS Antivirus. 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 it in order to fix them. This type of behavior can cause a computer to operate slower than normal.

MS Antivirus will also occasionally display fake pop-up alerts on an infected computer. These alerts pretend to be a detection of an attack on that computer and the alert prompts the user to activate, or purchase, the software in order to stop the attack. More seriously it can cause a picture of a Blue Screen of Death to be pasted over the screen and then for a fake startup image to be displayed telling the user to buy the software. The registry is also modified so the software runs at system startup. The following files may be downloaded to an infected computer:

• MSASetup.exe
• MSA.exe
• MSA.cpl
• MSx.exe

Depending on the variant, the files will have different names and therefore can appear or be labeled differently. For example, Antivirus 2009 will have the .exe file name a2009.exe.

In addition, in an attempt to make the software seem legitimate, MS Antivirus can give the computer symptoms of the "viruses" that it claims are on the computer. For example, some shortcuts on the desktop may be changed to link instead to porn websites.

Malicious actions

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. However, the software 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-existent viruses. Some variants are more harmful; they display popups whenever the user tries to start an application or even tries to navigate their hard drive, especially after they restart their computer. It does this by modifying the Windows registry. This can clog the screen with repeated pop-ups, potentially making the computer virtually unusable. It can also disable real antivirus program s to protect itself from removal. Whichever variant infects a computer, MS Antivirus always uses system resources when running, potentially making an infected computer run slower than before.

The malware can also block access to known spyware removal sites and in some instances, searching for "antivirus 2009" (or similar search terms) on a search engine will result in a blank page or an error page. Some variants will also redirect the user from the actual Google search page to a false Google search page that states that the user has a virus and should get Antivirus 2009 with a hotlink to the virus’s page.

AntiVirus2009 can also disable legitimate anti-malware program s and prevent the user from opening or re-enabling them. Anti-malware applications disabled by AntiVirus2009 include McAfee, Spybot - Search & Destroy, AVG, Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware, and Superantispyware.

MS Antivirus is constantly updated and re-released to prevent detection by common legitimate anti-virus scanners

Earnings

In November 2008, it was reported that a hacker known as NeoN hacked the Bakasoftware's database, and posted the earnings of the company received from XP Antivirus. The data revealed the most successful affiliate earned USD$158,000 in a week.

Court actions

On December 2, 2008 the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland issued a temporary restraining order against Innovative Marketing, Inc. and ByteHosting Internet Services, LLC after receiving a request from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). According to the FTC, the combined malware of WinFixer, WinAntivirus, DriveCleaner, ErrorSafe, and XP Antivirus has fooled over one million people into purchasing the software marketed as security products. The court also froze the assets of the companies in an effort to provide some monetary reimbursement to affected victims. The FTC established claims that the companies established an elaborate ruse that duped Internet advertising networks and popular Web sites into carrying their advertisements.

According to the FTC complaint, the companies charged in the case operated using a variety of aliases and maintained offices in the countries of Belize and Ukraine (Kiev). ByteHosting Internet Services is based in Cincinnati, Ohio. The complaint also names defendants Daniel Sundin, Sam Jain, Marc D’Souza, Kristy Ross, and James Reno in its filing, along with Maurice D’Souza, who is named relief defendant, for receiving proceeds from the scheme.

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What is Sinowall Trojan?

What is Sinowall Trojan and how to remove sinowal trojan for free?
Security experts have poured cold water on media reports that claim some 20,000 Australian bank accounts have been compromised by the Sinowal Trojan.

Sinowal Trojan is a information stealing trojan. It also drops other malicious files into infected computer. It injects its dll into other processes to monitor them.

Type: Trojan

Also Known as: Win32/Sinowal.CP(FSecure)

Danger Level: 7

Properties of Sinowal Trojan :

1. Adds other software

2. Autostarts/Stays Resident

3. Connects to the internet

4. Force, hidden or stealth install

5. Installs Through Exploit

6. Logs passwords

7. No standard Uninstaller

8. Transmits PII

Trick to Remove Sinowal Trojan From your Computer

You can remove all of the tools I requested you to load and their ociated files and folders or startup OTMoveIt and it has a clean up option you can run.
SUPERAntiSpyware is a trial version, you can remove that when the trial period has expired.
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It’s a good idea to Flush your System Restore after removing malware:Turn off system restore and then turn it back on: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310405

Or Try the Source 2:

sinowal trojan removal
So this means another trojan attack? I heard there's a trojan virus lurking in here. Its the sinowal.trojan. So how can we remove Sinowal Trojan?

I researched the steps to Sinowal Trojan Removal, and here's what I found:

First, download SDFIX, save it on your desktop. Double click SDFix.exe and it will extract the files to %systemdrive%
(Drive that contains the Windows Directory, typically C:\SDFix)
Please then reboot your computer in Safe Mode by doing the following :

Restart your computer
After hearing your computer beep once during startup, but before the Windows icon appears, tap the F8 key continually;
Instead of Windows loading as normal, the Advanced Options Menu should appear;
Select the first option, to run Windows in Safe Mode, then press Enter.
Choose your usual account.
Open the extracted SDFix folder and double click RunThis.bat to start the script.
Type Y to begin the cleanup process.
It will remove any Trojan Services and Registry Entries that it finds then prompt you to press any key to Reboot.
Press any Key and it will restart the PC.
When the PC restarts the Fixtool will run again and complete the removal process then display Finished, press any key to end the script and load your desktop icons.
Once the desktop icons load the SDFix report will open on screen and also save into the SDFix folder as Report.txt(Report.txt will also be copied to Clipboard ready for posting back on the forum).
Finally paste the contents of the Report.txt back on the forum with a new HijackThis log
Another way to remove Sinowal Trojan is to download ComboFix. Just follow the prompt.=)Please leave a comment about this post.

How to Remove MS Antispyware 2009

What is MS antispyware?

MS Antispyware 2009 is a rogue security software, it is a false anti-spyware application that is generally installed in the user’s computer by dangerous trojans (such as the Zlob Trojan Virus and false video codecs)(what is the zlob trojan?), but it can also be installed manually by the victim.

Once your computer is infected with this parasite, it will immediately displays security warnings, alerts and system scans stating that your computer is heavily infected. These warnings are all false and are only displayed to make you think your computer is truly infected and that it is necessary to buy the full version of the software to remove the so-called infections.

Make sure to not fall in this scam, if your computer is infected with MS Antispyware 2009, it is recommended to remove it immediately and to scan your system with a real security software.

Symptoms of infection

• The process XP_AntiSpyware.exe is running in your system
• Slow computer performance
• Repeated security warnings, alerts and system scans
• Web sites that suddenly are shown on your desktop

When the program is executed, it creates the following files:

%ProgramFiles%XP_AntiSpyware
%ProgramFiles%XP_AntiSpyware\AVEngn.dll
%ProgramFiles%XP_AntiSpyware\comp.dat
%ProgramFiles%XP_AntiSpyware\htmlayout.dll
%ProgramFiles%XP_AntiSpyware\pthreadVC2.dll
%ProgramFiles%XP_AntiSpyware\Uninstall.exe
%ProgramFiles%XP_AntiSpyware\wscui.cpl
%ProgramFiles%XP_AntiSpyware\XP_Antispyware.cfg
%ProgramFiles%XP_AntiSpyware\XP_AntiSpyware.exe
%ProgramFiles%XP_AntiSpyware\data
%ProgramFiles%XP_AntiSpyware\data\daily.cvd
%ProgramFiles%XP_AntiSpyware\Microsoft.VC80.CRT
%ProgramFiles%XP_AntiSpyware\Microsoft.VC80.CRT\Microsoft.VC80.CRT.manifest
%ProgramFiles%XP_AntiSpyware\Microsoft.VC80.CRT\msvcm80.dll
%ProgramFiles%XP_AntiSpyware\Microsoft.VC80.CRT\msvcp80.dll

The program creates the following registry entries:

HKLM\SOFTWARE\XP_Antispyware
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\XP Antispyware 2009

How to remove MS Antispyware 2009 (manual removal) ?

• Kill the running process XP_AntiSpyware.exe
• Unregister all the MS Antispyware 2009 DLLs
• Delete all the MS Antispyware 2009 files
• Delete all the MS Antispyware 2009 registry entries

How to remove MS Antispyware 2009 (automatic removal) ?

• Download and Install NoVirusThanks Malware Remover
• Update the database
• Click the button Scan
• Delete infected files

HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\XP_AntiSpyware

%ProgramFiles%XP_AntiSpyware\Microsoft.VC80.CRT\msvcr80.dll

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How to remove Antivirus System 2009

Antivirus System 2009 is a rogue security software, it is a false anti-spyware application that is generally installed in the user’s computer by dangerous trojans (such as the Zlob Trojan Virus and false video codecs)(What is Zlob?), but it can also be installed manually by the victim.

Once the your computer is infected with this parasite, it will immediately displays security warnings, alerts and system scans stating that your computer is heavily infected. These warnings are all false and are only displayed to make you think your computer is truly infected and that it is necessary to buy the full version of the software to remove the so-called infections.

Make sure to not fall in this scam, if your computer is infected with Antivirus System 2009, it is recommended to remove it immediately and to scan your system with a real security software.

Symptoms of infection

• The process antivirsystempro.exe is running in your system
• The process AntivirusSystem2009.exe is running in your system
• Slow computer performance
• Repeated security warnings, alerts and system scans
• Web sites that suddenly are shown on your desktop

Malicious web sites and urls:

antivirsystem.com

When the program is executed, it creates the following files:

%UserProfile%\Application Data\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch\AntivirusSystem 2009.lnk
%UserProfile%\Application Data\AntivirusSystem 2009\settings.ini
%UserProfile%\Application Data\AntivirusSystem 2009\uill.ini
%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\AntivirusSystem 2009.lnk
%UserProfile%\Start Menu\AntivirusSystem 2009.lnk
%UserProfile%\Desktop\AntivirusSystem 2009.lnk
%UserProfile%\Desktop\AntivirusSystem2009.exe
%ProgramFiles%\Antivir System PRO\queue.vdb
%ProgramFiles%\Antivir System PRO\antivirsystempro.exe
%ProgramFiles%\Antivir System PRO\uninstall.exe
%ProgramFiles%\Antivir System PRO\conf.cfg
%ProgramFiles%\Antivir System PRO\mbase.vdb
%ProgramFiles%\Antivir System PRO\quarantine.vdb

The program creates the following registry entries:

HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Antivir System PRO
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\AntivirusSystem 2009
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Antivir System PRO
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ShellServiceObjectDelayLoad\ieModule
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\Antivir System PRO

How to remove Antivirus System 2009 (manual removal) ?

• Terminate all the Antivirus System 2009 processes
• Unregister all the Antivirus System 2009 DLLs
• Delete all the Antivirus System 2009 files
• Delete all the Antivirus System 2009 registry entries

How to remove Antivirus System 2009 (automatic removal) ?

• Download and Install Malware Remover
• Update the database
• Click the button Scan
• Delete infected files

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What is the Zlob Trojan?

What is the zlob Trojan?
Zlob, commonly refered to as the zlob trojan, attacks your computer systems Active X. Zlob trojan is nothing but a trojan horse which masquerades as a needed video codec in the form of Active X. Once this zlob trojan gets installed, it shows some adds of pop ups. These adds will look exactly like the warning popups of the windows operating system. They will inform you that your system has been infected with spyware, and prompt you to download some anti-spyware. Weather you exit it or click it, the popup window will try to automatically download some pirated program s of anti-spyware such as Ms Antivirus, Virus heat exc. The zlob trojan will be well hidden in this stuff that is automatically downloaded.

The Discovery of the Zlob Trojan
The Zlob trojan was discovered for the first time on the
23rd of April in 2005. It was not well known until June of 2006 because that is when it was first updated.

A firm of computer security called "F secure" have discovered about 32 different types of Zlob Trojan. Some of these types are: rogue DNS, DNS changer etc. This
process is still going on for the discovery of more of them. They attempt to hack the routers to change the settings of DNS. (This is usually easy because most people don't change the default passwords on there routers) Hence it results in potential rerouting of some illegal websites. These viruses also have links in downloading the instalments of anti virus exe.

The trojan has also been linked to downloading atnvrsinstall.exe which uses the Windows Security shield icon to look as if it is an Anti Virus installation file from Microsoft. Having this file initiated can wreak havoc on computers and networks. One symptom is random computer shutdowns or reboots with random comments. This is caused by the program s using Scheduled Tasks to run a file called "zlberfker.exe".

What are the Symptoms of Zlob?
As is the case with many other spyware infections, the symptoms can vary and not every Zlob trojan infection will show the same set of symptoms. That being said, here is a list of some of the more common things you will see: an alert informing you of a critical infection, poor scan reporting, false positives in your scanning, deceptive advertising within applications, extremely slow computer performance, the settings of your computer changed, your computer automatically shutting down and restarting, and changes to your desktop (such as the background or icons moved). Click here to learn how to remove the Zlob Trojan Virus

How to remove XP Police Antivirus

XP Police Antivirus is a rogue security software, it is a false anti-spyware application that is generally installed in the user’s computer by dangerous trojans (such as the Zlob Trojan Virus and false video codecs)(What is Zlob?), but it can also be installed manually by the victim.



Once your computer is infected with this parasite, it will immediately displays security warnings, alerts and system scans stating that your computer is heavily infected. These warnings are all false and are only displayed to make you think your computer is truly infected and that it is necessary to buy the full version of the software to remove the so-called infections.



Make sure to not fall in this scam, if your computer is infected with XP Police Antivirus, it is recommended to remove it immediately and to scan your system with a real security software.



Symptoms of infection



* The process xppolice.exe is running in your system
* Slow computer performance
* Repeated security warnings, alerts and system scans
* Web sites that suddenly are shown on your desktop



Malicious web sites and urls:
xp-police-antivirus.com

When the program is executed, it creates the following files:
C:\Program Files\XPPoliceAntivirus\
C:\Program Files\XPPoliceAntivirus\AVCoreFn.dll
C:\Program Files\XPPoliceAntivirus\Core.dll
C:\Program Files\XPPoliceAntivirus\bdconf.cfg
C:\Program Files\XPPoliceAntivirus\xppolice.exe
C:\Program Files\XPPoliceAntivirus\sounds\
C:\Program Files\XPPoliceAntivirus\plugins\

How to remove XP Police Antivirus (manual removal) ?



* Kill the running process xppolice.exe
* Unregister all the XP Police Antivirus DLLs
* Delete all the XP Police Antivirus files
* Delete all the XP Police Antivirus registry entries



How to remove XP Police Antivirus (automatic removal) ?

* Download and Install NoVirusThanks Malware Remover
* Update the database
* Click the button Scan
* Delete infected files

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