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Full Name:
MsMovies Websearch   Read More
Type: Trojan
Also Known as: Trojan.virtual-ie.MsMovies(Counter Spy) W32/Alcra-E (Sophos)
SG Index: 8 [Explain]
Removal tools: List of products that detect/remove/protect against MsMovies:
  • IM, P2P control, malware prevention and web filtering in single appliance: Unified Security Gateway
  • Category Description: Trojans are malicious applications that pose themselves as legitimate software in order to trick users to install them. Once on the victim's machine, it may run any number of malicious process to steal vital information or inflict damage to other software.
    Comment: This malware changes attributes of System32 folder in windows directory as hidden because of which most of the windows application starts failing. This malware spreads through file sharing networks.
       
    Properties:
  •  Autostarts/Stays Resident
  •  Connects to the internet
  •  Fake You are infected alerts
  •  No EULA present
  •  No standard Uninstaller
  •  Shows 3rd party Advertising
  •  Stealth Tactics
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