Antivirus System Pro

Alias: AntivirusSystemPro, AntivirusSystem Pro

Description: Antivirus System Pro is a rogue anti-spyware application. It is a clone of such rogue malware applications as System Guard 2009 and Spyware Protect 2009. Usually, it is secretly installed into your computer by a trojan such as Vundo trojan. Also, Antivirus System Pro can be directly downloaded from one of the redistribution websites such as antivir2009pro.com, antivirsystem.com or antivirwin2009.com that look like legitimate anti-spyware sites. Once installed, Antivirus System Pro "scans" system and displays exaggerated results. It displays annoying pop-up windows and system alerts stating that computer is infected or under attack. Antivirus System Pro tries to scare the user and push it into purchasing of "full" version. It may slowdown computer performance and limit internet connection speed.

Threat type:

Hijacker - A Hijacker is a software application that takes control of your browser's settings. Usually it changes your home page and redirects it to some unknown site or modifies your search settings. It prevents you from changing back your browser's settings. An infected browser usually operates much slower.

Ransomware - Ransomware is a software application that infects a computer and asks for money to have the infection removed.

Trojan - A Trojans or Trojan Horse is any programs that installs itself secretly normally via malware programs, quite often with sinister intent. Once installed, the trojan author (hacker) can gain complete control of the infected PC. Trojans are usually designed to steal sensitive information and/or destroy the system. Trojans can be distributed as unsolicited email attachments, or bundled with freeware and shareware programs.

Advice: Remove This is a very high risk threat and should be removed immediately as to prevent harm to your computer and / or to protect your privacy.

Detection:
SpyNoMore removes Antivirus System Pro: Yes

Threat risk: Very High Risk

Extremely dangerous malware. Uses stealth installation, randomly named entries and has the capability to self update or resurrect after incomplete removal. Almost impossible to remove manually. Category mostly consists of trojans and spyware.

Symptoms:

Annoying popup messages claiming that your computer is infected;

Stealthly installation of Antivirus System Pro without your concent or knowlege;

Antivirus System Pro is launched after system restart and stays resident in background;

New desktop shortcuts appeared;

Browser's homepage changed to one of fake scanner sites.

Antivirus System Pro Signature Details: The following information includes some of the standard signatures associated with this spyware threat. Please do not attempt to manually remove these items from your computer; Removing these items incorrectly or partially can cause your computer to experience critical errors, prevent your computer from restarting or cause loss of Internet connectivity. Should you be infected with Antivirus System Pro, you can clean your computer by downloading SpyNoMore now.

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See Also:
Spyware Protector 2009
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PC Security 2009
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