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Full Name:
VirusBurst Websearch   Read More
Type: Miscellaneous Security
Created by: VirusBurst
SG Index: 7 [Explain]
Removal tools: List of products that detect/remove/protect against VirusBurst:
  • IM, P2P control, malware prevention and web filtering in single appliance: Unified Security Gateway
  • Category Description: These are usually anti-spyware or security software applications that use various forms of deception and/or unethical means or show a history of negligent false positives to goad the end user to make a purchase.

    In some cases these applications maybe downloaded with some form of unwanted software at which point the rogue application is offered to the customer as a way to remove the unwanted software.
    Comment: This is a rogue security program. Can be installed via exploit and usually without the users consent. This is listed on the Rogue Anti-Spyware site at spywarewarrior.com
    http://spywarewarrior.com/rogue_anti-spyware.htm
    Screenshots:
    VirusBurst
    Information URL: http://www.virusburst.com/
       
    Properties:
  •  Driveby ActiveX Installation
  •  Autostarts/Stays Resident
  •  Deceptive Advertising
  •  Installs Through Exploit
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