Ahhh – just in time, the power light flickers, and the scans begin… Or should I rephrase – the scams begin…
On one of the test beds (computers we utilize to check up on the internet on a daily basis – and see which parasites are new and running rampant…) – well today, the newest threat is none other than Antivirus 2010 Security Centre, also referred to as: Antivirus2010SecurityCentre, Antivirus 2010SecurityCentre, Antivirus2010 SecurityCentre.
As with many such fake spyware remover programs, Antivirus 2010 Security Centre tends to generate imaginary system scan reports, which claim to have found serious infections and system risks on the infiltrated computer system.
Antivirus 2010 Security Centre will, as with all these type malicious applications, claim that all threats found can only be removed upon purchasing of the “full” license package of Antivirus 2010 Security Centre. In fact this tactic is specifically created to coerce and frighten computer users into buying this dubious software.
Don’t fall prey to this trick, as these notifications will NOT go away once you have made your purchase. Antivirus 2010 Security Centre will continue to display these pop-up messages, again and again. Antivirus 2010 Security Centre may even install itself onto a user’s computer without the user’s consent or knowledge, via Trojans or misleading websites that contain rogue content.
Be aware of this extremely dangerous rogue application, as it is able to slowdown your computer, limit internet connection and may even result in or even increase system crash.
Once inside and active, Antivirus 2010 Security Centre will bombard the user with pop-up messages and fake system notifications, supposedly to inform the user of multiple threats present on their system.
Antivirus 2010 Security Centre will try to reassure its claims by providing falsified system scan reports. These scan results should NEVER be trusted! Antivirus 2010 Security Centre is also likely to hijack the user’s browser (homepage, searches), and redirect the user to various sites of dubious nature.
The ultimate goal this parasite has is to get the user to purchase the “licensed version”, which is entirely non-functional. If you encounter Antivirus 2010 Security Centre, do NOT download or purchase it and you should instead block Antivirus 2010 Security Centre’s homepage by making use of your HOSTS file.
This dubious application displays a few key properties:
Antivirus 2010 Security Centre is a corrupt Anti-Spyware program
Antivirus 2010 Security Centre may spread via Trojans
Antivirus 2010 Security Centre may display fake security messages
Antivirus 2010 Security Centre may install additional spyware to your computer
Antivirus 2010 Security Centre may repair its files, spread or update by itself
Antivirus 2010 Security Centre violates your privacy and compromises your security
Antivirus 2010 Security Centre is installed without your permission.
Antivirus 2010 Security Centre reputation online is terrible.
The official website of Antivirus 2010 Security Centre is poorly built and lacks basic information.
The payments website of Antivirus 2010 Security Centre is suspicious.
Performance of Antivirus 2010 Security Centre is poor.
Important to bear in mind is the fact that Antivirus 2010 Security Centre program may be difficult to remove manually, and will continue to try to recreate itself.
Delete this parasite ASAP!
So, how would you know if you had Antivirus 2010 Security Centre embedded on your system or not?
Well, if I were you, I would check out and make use of a fully functional and up-to-date antispyware application, note: a legitimate one – and remove Antivirus 2010 Security Centre as soon as possible!
Good luck – and remember: Computer safety First!
