WinSecureAv

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Description: WinSecureAV is a rogue anti-spyware application that can be secretly downloaded and installed by a Zlob Trojan, through browser security holes, without your permission or knowledge. WinSecureAV can be downloaded from the winsecureav.com website and installed manually by the defrauded user. Zlob Trojan displays irritating popup advertisements that imitate Windows system alerts, scaring the users by the fake malware detection information. Zlob Trojan redirects user clicks to winsecureav.com site where user will be triggered to purchase the commercial version of WinSecureAV. You must not visit winsecureav.com website or purchase and install fraudulent WinSecureAV software.





SpyNoMore removes both WinSecureAV and the Zlob trojan, which installed it.

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 or your privacy.

Detection:
SpyNoMore detects WinSecureAv: 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:

Small icon and a balloon messages at the system tray.

Fake popup windows that look like a windows system messages.

Internet links redirected to fake anti-virus programs.

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

Running Process Signatures:
N/A

File Signatures:
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Registered Dll (Dynamic Link Library) Signatures:
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Folder Signatures:
%ProgramFiles%\Common Files\WinSecureAv
%ProgramFiles%\WinSecureAv

Registry Signatures:
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SpyNoMore Collected Residual File Signatures:
N/A

See Also:
WindowsAntivirus2008
WinSpyKiller
XPAntivirusSecurity
WinSpyControl
WinPcDoctor
Ultimate Antivirus 2008
homesecurepage.com
AntiSpyCheck
safebrowsenow.com
safepageplace.com