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Misleading:The program reports false or exaggerated system security threats on the computer.The user is then prompted to pay for a full license of the application in order to remove the threats.
AHomePagePark.com/security/xp/ is a browser hijacker that hijacks your homepage and promotes Window Antivirus 2008 and Ultimate Antivirus rogue anti-spyware software.
AHomePagePark.com/security/xp/ is a browser hijacker that hijacks your homepage and promotes Window Antivirus 2008 and Ultimate Antivirus rogue anti-spyware software.
The fake popup at http://www.AHomePagePark.com/security/xp/ will say:
Warning!
W32.Myzor.FK@yf is a virus that infects files with .exe extensions. It attempts to steal passwords and private information from the infected computer.
Type: Virus
Infection Length: 138,293 bytes
Systems Affected: Windows 95, 98, ME, NT (all versions), 2003, Windows XP (all service packs)
Systems Not Affected: DOS, EPOC, Linux, Macintosh, Novell Netware, OS/2, UNIX
Technical details: 1. Creates files in %Windir%\ directory. By default, this is C:\Windows.
2. Adds values to registry keys:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
3. Scans the hard drive for .exe files and infects any executable files.
Searches for passwords/information, which it may send to a remote attacker.
Recomendations: Click "OK" to download officially approved security software.
Always keep your patch levels up-to-date.
If you click OK you will download Windows Antivirus 2008, if Cancel you will be redirected to a page promoting Windows Antivirus 2008 and Ultimate Antivirus. |
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