Threat Database Rogue Anti-Spyware Program Advanced Virus Protection

Advanced Virus Protection

Advanced Virus Protection is a rogue anti-spyware program that spreads via Trojans. Once Advanced Virus Protection is inside a PC it will simulate a fake system scan that will claim that the system is infected with dangerous malware. Advanced Virus Protection may also display bogus security alerts and pop-ups that will further alarm a victim and coerce him/her into purchasing the "licensed version" of Advanced Virus Protection as a remedy. Advanced Virus Protection is an illegitimate program that should never be purchased.

File System Details

Advanced Virus Protection may create the following file(s):
# File Name Detections
1. sdra64.exe
2. Advanced Virus Protection.exe Uninstall.exe

Registry Details

Advanced Virus Protection may create the following registry entry or registry entries:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Advanced Virus Protection
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Advanced Virus Protection

Messages

The following messages associated with Advanced Virus Protection were found:

"Your computer has been shut down to prevent damage"

"System has been stopped due to a serious malfunction"

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