Antivir-labs.com Description
Antivir-labs.com is a deceptive website that promotes the rogue application Security Tool. Antivir-labs.com is distributed by Trojans that modify a victim's browser settings, causing it to be constantly redirected to Antivir-labs.com. Once a victim hits Antivir-labs.com, a fake online system scan is conducted and a scan report is produced which indicates that the system in infested with dangerous computer threats. Alarming security alerts and pop-ups will also be displayed to further convince the victim of the detected threats and coerce him/her into purchasing the rogueware Security Tool. Do not fall victim to this scam and use a legitimate anti-spyware application to remove the Trojan behind Antivir-labs.com.
Technical Information
File System Details
Antivir-labs.com creates the following file(s):
| # | File Name | Detection Count |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | %UserProfile%\Application Data\4946550101\[random number].exe | N/A |
| 2 | %UserProfile%\Application Data\4946550101\[random number].bat | N/A |
| 3 | %UserProfile%\Application Data\4946550101\[random number].cfg | N/A |
| 4 | %UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\Security Tool.lnk | N/A |
| 5 | %UserProfile%\Application Data\4946550101 | N/A |
| 6 | %UserProfile%\Desktop\Security Tool.lnk | N/A |
Registry Details
Antivir-labs.com creates the following registry entry or registry entries:
Registry key
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run "[random number]"
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Security Tool