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Spyware name: Antivirus Live

Date added: 11 December 2009 | Type: Rogue Programs

Description

Antivirus Live is a misleading application (not a virus) or fake Anti-virus program, which is not capable of eliminating computer viruses as promised.

Removal instructions

To remove this Spyware infection, download Spyware Doctor, install it and run full computer scan. At the end of the scan choose Fix Checked to start computer cleaning process.

Behavior

· Exaggerated PC scan reports. Even if the computer is clean scan report stating that the system is infected is generated.
· Fake virus alerts. Alerts stating that spyware or viruses have been detected on the computer system.
· Faked Windows Security Center. Windows Security Center generated by fake anti-spyware software and in appearance very similar to the original one displayed by Windows OS
· Heavy rogue program advertising. Notices about fake anti-spyware software that are displayed frequently and are disturbing from work.
· No Internet connection. Blocked Internet access by changing proxy settings
· The risk of fraudulent payment. Frequent user persuading to buy rogue program license.

Files

[random string]sysguard.exe

Symptoms in Hijackthis

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [eeqeqhay] C:\Documents and Settings\[user]\Local Settings\Application Data\pafrfi\bshwsysguard.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [eeqeqhay] C:\Documents and Settings\[user]\Local Settings\Application Data\pafrfi\bshwsysguard.exe
*strings in red are random in each case of infection