Threat Database Fake Error Messages Hard Drive Failure alert

Hard Drive Failure alert

By ZulaZuza in Fake Error Messages

Hard Drive Failure alert is a fake warning message that is related to some fake anti-spyware programs such as Windows Vista Fix or System Repair. Hard Drive Failure alert adds a new startup entry to make your PC system to execute its files whenever your computer boots up. Hard Drive Failure alert usually propagates via local networks and removable storage. Hard Drive Failure alert involves a remote administration tool that can bypass the attacker to surreptitiously control an application, computer or even a network. Hard Drive Failure alert is a security threat for the corrupted PC system or its network environment. Don't let Hard Drive Failure alert enter your machine. Hard Drive Failure alert has to be removed as soon as possible to keep your computer away from risk.

File System Details

Hard Drive Failure alert may create the following file(s):
# File Name Detections
1. %LocalAppData%[RANDOM CHARACTERS].exe
2. %StartMenu%Programs[fake program name][fake program name].lnk
3. %StartMenu%Programs[fake program name]Uninstall [fake program name].lnk

Registry Details

Hard Drive Failure alert may create the following registry entry or registry entries:
HKEY_CURRENT_USERSoftwareMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionPoliciesAttachments "SaveZoneInformation" = '1'
HKEY_CURRENT_USERSoftwareMicrosoftInternet ExplorerDownload "CheckExeSignatures" = 'no'
HKEY_CURRENT_USERSoftwareMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionExplorerAdvanced "ShowSuperHidden" = '0'
HKEY_CURRENT_USERSoftwareMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionInternet Settings "CertificateRevocation" = '0'
HKEY_CURRENT_USERSoftwareMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionPoliciesAssociations "LowRiskFileTypes" = '/{hq:/s's:/ogn:/uyu:/dyd:/c'u:/bnl:/ble:/sdf:/lrh:/iul:/iulm:/fhg:/clq:/kqf:/'wh:/lqf:/lqdf:/lnw:/lq2:/l2t:/v'w:/rbs:'
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionpoliciessystem "DisableTaskMgr" = '1'
HKEY_CURRENT_USERSoftwareMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionExplorerAdvanced "Hidden" = '0'
HKEY_CURRENT_USERSoftwareMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionRun "[RANDOM CHARACTERS]"
HKEY_CURRENT_USERSoftwareMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionPoliciesActiveDesktop "NoChangingWallPaper" = '1'
HKEY_CURRENT_USERSoftwareMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionPoliciesSystem "DisableTaskMgr" = '1'
HKEY_CURRENT_USERSoftwareMicrosoftInternet ExplorerMain "Use FormSuggest" = 'yes'
HKEY_CURRENT_USERSoftwareMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionRun "[RANDOM CHARACTERS].exe"
HKEY_CURRENT_USERSoftwareMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionInternet Settings "WarnonBadCertRecving" = '0'

Messages

The following messages associated with Hard Drive Failure alert were found:

Hard Drive Failure

The system has detected a problem with one or more installed IDE / SATA hard disks. It is recommended that you restart the system.

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