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Full Name:
AntiVirGear 3.8Websearch   Read More
Type: Miscellaneous Security
Created by: AntiVirGear, Inc.
SG Index: 7 [Explain]
Removal tools: List of products that detect/remove/protect against AntiVirGear:
  • 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 application that is installed with the trojan, Myzor. Once installed, it lures users to purchase their scanner in order to remove the trojan installed.
    Screenshots:
    AntiVirGear
    AntiVirGear
    Information URL: http://www.antivirgear.com
       
    Properties:
  •  Adds other software
  •  Autostarts/Stays Resident
  •  Connects to the internet
  •  Fake You are infected alerts
  • Related Products
    Product Category Comment
  •  Myzor
  • Trojan

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