TRE AntiVirus

Alias: TRE AntiVirus

Description: TRE AntiVirus is a fake anti-spyware program which is usually installed by a trojan or downloaded from one of many fake scanner websites. TRE AntiVirus displays fake system messages and pretends to catch / block malicious intrusions. In an effort to block removal, TRE AntiVirus sometimes packs a trojan of its own which blocks many antivirus programs from running, giving off error messages whenever you try to run a program or simply shutting them down.

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, 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 TRE AntiVirus: Yes

Threat risk: High Risk

Very dangerous malware. Can log user's keyboard activity and take snapshots of the user's screen. Uses stealth installation and removal is very difficult. Category includes spyware programs, adware programs and trojans.

Symptoms:

Popup messages claiming that your computer is infected.

Installation of TRE AntiVirus without your consent.

Can block antivirus programs.

Inability to uninstall TRE AntiVirus by conventional means.

TRE AntiVirus 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 TRE AntiVirus, you can clean your computer by downloading SpyNoMore now.

Running Process Signatures:
treav.exe

File Signatures:
Desktop\TRE AntiVirus.lnk
Program Files\TRE AntiVirus Software

Registered Dll (Dynamic Link Library) Signatures:
N/A

Folder Signatures:
N/A

Registry Signatures:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\TRE AntiVirus

SpyNoMore Collected Residual File Signatures:
N/A

See Also:
Safe Fighter
Trust Soldier
Cyber Security
Trust Fighter
Soft Soldier
Soft Cop
Windows Security Center
SoftVeteran
Shield Safeness
Soft Stronghold