Anit-Virus Scanner
Threat Scorecard
EnigmaSoft Threat Scorecard
EnigmaSoft Threat Scorecards are assessment reports for different malware threats which have been collected and analyzed by our research team. EnigmaSoft Threat Scorecards evaluate and rank threats using several metrics including real-world and potential risk factors, trends, frequency, prevalence, and persistence. EnigmaSoft Threat Scorecards are updated regularly based on our research data and metrics and are useful for a wide range of computer users, from end users seeking solutions to remove malware from their systems to security experts analyzing threats.
EnigmaSoft Threat Scorecards display a variety of useful information, including:
Ranking: The ranking of a particular threat in EnigmaSoft’s Threat Database.
Severity Level: The determined severity level of an object, represented numerically, based on our risk modeling process and research, as explained in our Threat Assessment Criteria.
Infected Computers: The number of confirmed and suspected cases of a particular threat detected on infected computers as reported by SpyHunter.
See also Threat Assessment Criteria.
| Ranking: | 858 |
| Threat Level: | 20 % (Normal) |
| Infected Computers: | 66,005 |
| First Seen: | May 18, 2012 |
| Last Seen: | September 20, 2023 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
While rogue security programs are some of the most common types of malware infections, Anit-Virus Scanner has caught the attention of PC security researchers because of its peculiar characteristics. First of all, Anit-Virus Scanner does attack desktop computers but is mostly designed to target cell phones with Android-based operating systems. Also, while most fake security programs get their money by convincing their victims to register for a fake 'full version', Anit-Virus Scanner instead takes over the victim's mobile phone and uses it to send premium text messages in order to generate a profit. For now, downloading Anit-Virus Scanner onto a mobile phone will allow criminals to install one of various variants of this malware threat. All of its variants execute the same attack but differ in their obfuscation methods in order to bypass real anti-malware programs. Anit-Virus Scanner is hosted on a server located in the Russian Federation and is promoted through malicious social engineering campaigns on social networks like Facebook and especially Twitter.
Despite its claims, Anit-Virus Scanner has no way of detecting or removing malware. This is because Anit-Virus Scanner is part of a malware attack itself. Anit-Virus Scanner has various dangerous effects on an infected mobile phone. Some risks of an Anit-Virus Scanner infection include the following:
- Anit-Virus Scanner will automatically send out SMS messages to services charging premium quotes. This allows criminals to profit from infecting your phone with Anit-Virus Scanner. If you notice unusual charges in your phone bill, an Anit-Virus Scanner infection may be the reason. It is important to remove Anit-Virus Scanner immediately before these charges add up to a significant amount.
- Anit-Virus Scanner is also designed to make your phone more vulnerable to other malware attacks. To do this, Anit-Virus Scanner will change your phone's security settings. Anit-Virus Scanner will also make changes to your phone's preferences that can increase the degree of difficulty to remove Anit-Virus Scanner. For example, Anit-Virus Scanner can disable sleep mode or detect legitimate anti-malware apps on the infected phone.
- Anit-Virus Scanner also has a functionality similar to a backdoor Trojan. Basically, Anit-Virus Scanner establishes a connection with a remote server. Through this connection, Anit-Virus Scanner can channel your private information to a third party or download and set up other malware threats on the corrupted phone.
As a member of the FakeSpyPro family, there are numerous clones of Anit-Virus Scanner. These clones include AntiSpyware Soft, Antivirus System Pro, Spyware Protect 2009, Security Central, Antivirus Soft, Antivirus Suite, Antivir Solution Pro, Security Suite, Malware Destructor 2011, Antivirus Action, Antivirus Scan, PC Security 2011, Antivirus .NET, AntiVira Av, AntiMalware GO, Antivirii 2011, Antivirus Monitor, Antivirus Live.
URLs
Anit-Virus Scanner may call the following URLs:
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