XP Internet Security 2010 Description

 

 

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XP Internet Security 2010 is a rogue anti-spyware program from the same family as Internet Security 2010. XP Internet Security 2010 is usually surreptitiously installed onto a user’s computer by a malicious Trojan. On installation, XP Internet Security 2010 will register itself in the Windows registry so that it automatically runs every time the system is started up. XP Internet Security 2010 will also modify system settings, resulting in certain security applications being disabled. XP Internet Security 2010 will then conduct bogus system scans and report false malware infections as well as display fake security alerts and annoying pop-ups. Users should ignore these security alerts as they are fake and only displayed in order to trick users into purchasing the useless XP Internet Security 2010 application.

Type: Rogue AntiSpyware Programs

How Can You Detect XP Internet Security 2010?

XP Internet Security 2010 has typically the following processes in memory:

• %Documents and Settings%\[UserName]\Application Data\av.exe

XP Internet Security 2010 creates the following registry entries:

• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\secfile\shell\open\command
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Clients\StartMenuInternet\IEXPLORE.EXE\shell\open\command
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.exe\shell\open\command
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Clients\StartMenuInternet\FIREFOX.EXE\shell\safemode\command
• HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\secfile\shell\open\command
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Clients\StartMenuInternet\FIREFOX.EXE\shell\open\command
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Security Center

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