WinAntiVirus

Alias: WinAntiVirus, WinAntiVirus 2005, WinAntiVirus 2006, WinAntiVirus Pro, Win Anti Virus, WinAntiVirus Pro 2006, WinAntiVirus Pro 2007, WinAntiVirus Pro 2008, WinAntiVirus Pro 2009

Description: WinAntiVirus (WinAntiVirus 2008, WinAntiVirus 2009, WinAntiVirus Pro) is a ransomware anti-spyware product that is secretly installed by the Vundo Trojan. Other trojans are also known to install WinAntiVirus. WinAntiVirus - or the trojan that installs it - starts generating warning messages claiming system infection in order to force users into purchasing the full version of the program. SpyNoMore removes both WinAntiVirus and the trojan that installed it, as well as stop the associated popups.


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 WinAntiVirus: 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:

Popup messages claiming that your computer is infected.

Installation of WinAntiVirus without your concent.

Hijacked homepage.

Popup advertisements: adultfriendfinder.com, friendfinder.com, casino-related and porn popups.

WinAntiVirus 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 WinAntiVirus, you can clean your computer by downloading SpyNoMore now.

Running Process Signatures:
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File Signatures:
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Registered Dll (Dynamic Link Library) Signatures:
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Folder Signatures:
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Registry Signatures:
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SpyNoMore Collected Residual File Signatures:
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See Also:
VirusBlast
VirusBurst
UptodateProtection
SysSafetyPage
TheUptoDateSecurity
UptodateSafety
TheUptoDateSafety
AntiSpywareSoldier
UptodateVirusProtection
ISafePage