Antivirus 2009

A new computer threat has been circulating all over the Internet: the Antivirus 2009. Posed as a “legitimate” antivirus software, the Antivirus 2009 is a rogue anti-spyware program that installs a Trojan into the computer system.

Introducing Antivirus 2009

The Antivirus 2009 introduces itself by using Trojans that are disguised as video codecs. These Trojans, which are usually found in warez and porn sites, floods the computer with fake system notifications and pop-ups to inform the user that his or her computer system is infected with viruses. This disinformation is used as a strategy to trick the user into downloading the “licensed version” Antivirus 2009: the alleged “latest antivirus and spyware program” found on the Internet.

Downloading Antivirus 2009

There are two ways to install the Antivirus 2009 into your system. In the first one, the user will be tricked into clicking any of the pop-ups that appear on the screen. Upon clicking, he or she will be redirected to a website that sells the malware. This website, aside from being fraudulent, is also malicious. Besides uploading Antivirus 2009, it may also install other malwares into your computer system. The fraudulent and malicious website to which the user will be redirected can be any of the following:

* http://www.antivirus-premium-scan.com
* http://www.webscannertools.com
* http://www.googlescanners-360.com
* http://www.livesecurityinfo.com
* http://www.antivirusonlivescan.com
* http://www.bestantivirusscan.com
* http://www.antivirus-best.com
* http://www.internetquarantinesite.com
* http://www.premiumlivescan.com
* http://www.secureclick1.com

In the second method of downloading the Antivirus 2009, a fake WINDOWS notification appears on the screen to inform the user that his or her computer is infected. To “remedy” the infection, he or she needs to choose between two buttons: a YES button and a No button. Regardless of which button the user clicks, the free Antivirus 2009 download will start.