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Spyware name: Security Essentials 2010

Date added: 18 February 2010 | Type: Rogue Programs

Description

Security Essentials 2010 is a corrupt version of computer security software that uses several methods to mislead the user and make him pay for the license of a waste program.

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

· Fake security warnings. Warnings stating that the computer system is not secure.
· Fake virus alerts. Alerts stating that spyware or viruses have been detected on the computer system.
· Heavy rogue program advertising. Notices about fake anti-spyware software that are displayed frequently and are disturbing from work.
· The risk of fraudulent payment. Frequent user persuading to buy rogue program license.

Files

C:\Program Files\Securityessentials2010\SE2010.exe

Symptoms in Hijackthis

F2 - REG:system.ini: UserInit=C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon32.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [smss32.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\smss32.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [smss32.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\smss32.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Security essentials 2010] C:\Program Files\Securityessentials2010\SE2010.exe
O10 - Unknown file in Winsock LSP: c:\windows\system32\helpers32.dll
O10 - Unknown file in Winsock LSP: c:\windows\system32\helpers32.dll
O15 - Trusted Zone: http://*.buy-security-essentials.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: http://*.download-soft-package.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: http://*.download-software-package.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: http://*.get-key-se10.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: http://*.is-software-download.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: http://*.buy-security-essentials.com (HKLM)
O15 - Trusted Zone: http://*.get-key-se10.com (HKLM)