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Vista Antivirus 2008

Date Published:
Tuesday, June 3, 2008

Threat Assessment

Overall Risk: Medium
Privacy:
Productivity: Low
System Integrity: Medium

Description


Alias

Win32/FakeAV.AP [CA AV]
AntiVirus2008 [Symantec]
FakeAlert-AB [McAfee]
Troj/FakeAV-AM [Sophos]
Program:Win32/Antivirus2008 [MS OneCare]

Category

Rogue Security Software:  Security software that uses deceptive means for installation and purpose. Once installed, the rogue software usually uses scare tactics to inform the user that spyware or malware is installed on their system. The rogue security software then claims to offer remediation in exchange of payment. These applications can come bundled with other malware that serve other purposes. This software usually comes in the form of Anti-spyware, or Anti-virus applications.



Immediate Protection Info

 
DAT Release Product DAT Version
OriginalCA Antispyware v9
eTrust PestPatrol v5
eTrust PestPatrol v8
CA Antispyware v9
06 04 2008
06 13 2008
06 13 2008
02 17 2009
LatesteTrust PestPatrol v5
eTrust PestPatrol v8
CA Antispyware v9
07 09 2009
07 09 2009
11 09 2009
 


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