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Full Name:
Fake.AV Websearch   Read More
Type: Trojan
Also Known as: TROJ_FAKEAV.AJ (Trend Micro)
SG Index: 8 [Explain]
Removal tools: List of products that detect/remove/protect against Fake.AV:
  • 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 product tricks the user into purchasing various different rogue anti-spyware applications. It produces numerous official looking advertisements in order to manipulate the user into purchasing the product.
       
    Properties:
  •  Allows remote connect
  •  Alters Key Windows Components
  •  Attacks security software
  •  Autostarts/Stays Resident
  •  Connects to the internet
  •  Deceptive Advertising
  •  Fake You are infected alerts
  •  Force, hidden or stealth install
  •  No EULA present
  •  No standard Uninstaller
  •  Non-closeable ads
  •  Purchase needed to stop ads
  •  Rootkit
  •  Shows Advertisements
  •  Spawns multiple popups
  •  Stealth Tactics
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