Windows Efficiency Reservoir
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Threat Level: | 100 % (High) |
Infected Computers: | 2 |
First Seen: | April 6, 2012 |
OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
Despite Windows Efficiency Reservoir's appearance, ESG security analysts have identified Windows Efficiency Reservoir as a rogue security program. Malware like Windows Efficiency Reservoir is designed to impersonate a legitimate security application while actually attempting to extort money from the victim. There are hundreds of fake security programs like Windows Efficiency Reservoir, many of these directly related to this fake security program. Windows Efficiency Reservoir belongs to a family of rogue security applications known as the FakeVimes family of rogue anti-virus programs. This family of malware has been active since 2009, which is an advantage for PC security researchers since most legitimate security software can easily handle a Windows Efficiency Reservoir infection. However, Windows Efficiency Reservoir belongs to a batch of FakeVimes malware which includes such pests as Virus Melt, Presto TuneUp, Fast Antivirus 2009, Extra Antivirus, Windows Security Suite, Smart Virus Eliminator, Packed.Generic.245, Volcano Security Suite, Windows Enterprise Suite, Enterprise Suite, Additional Guard, PC Live Guard, Live PC Care, Live Enterprise Suite, Security Antivirus, My Security Wall, CleanUp Antivirus, Smart Security, Windows Protection Suite, Windows Work Catalyst.
The main problem with this latest batch of malware is that it is often bundled along with a rootkit infection which makes detection and removal of Windows Efficiency Reservoir a lengthier and more difficult process than normal. To deal with a Windows Efficiency Reservoir infection, ESG malware analysts recommend using a trustworthy anti-malware tool provided with anti-rootkit technology. Using a specialized anti-rootkit utility first should allow easy removal of Windows Efficiency Reservoir from your computer system.
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A Basic Understanding of How the Windows Efficiency Reservoir Scam Works
The Windows Efficiency Reservoir scam attempts to convince computer users to purchase a non-existent, and completely useless "full version" of Windows Efficiency Reservoir. To do this, this fake security program will claim that the victim's computer is severely infected with numerous viruses and Trojan infections. However, attempting to fix these supposed infections with Windows Efficiency Reservoir will result in error messages and redirects to Windows Efficiency Reservoir's web page. These messages will inform the computer user that the selected problems cannot be removed unless the victim purchases the "full version" of Windows Efficiency Reservoir.
It is important to note that ESG malware analysts have not detected any anti-virus function within the Windows Efficiency Reservoir program. Rather, this fake security program seems to be designed to do little more than display alarming and misleading error messages and direct the victim to purchase its supposed "full" version. Once purchased, the Windows Efficiency Reservoir and its associated malware will remain on the infected computer system still causing problems and redirects.
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File System Details
# | File Name | MD5 |
Detections
Detections: The number of confirmed and suspected cases of a particular threat detected on
infected computers as reported by SpyHunter.
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1. | Protector-yyxg.exe | b2cf7d149e3abf07ae50fb53fe5e435a | 1 |
2. | Protector-mnjj.exe | 118550ab131970aeb165861cc4a03911 | 1 |
3. | %AppData%\Inspector-[RANDOM CHARACTERS].exe | ||
4. | %AppData%\npswf32.dll | ||
5. | %CommonPrograms%\Windows Efficiency Reservoir.lnk | ||
6. | %DesktopDir%\Windows Efficiency Reservoir.lnk |