Threat Database Fake Error Messages 'The Security of Your Computer Danger' Wallpaper

'The Security of Your Computer Danger' Wallpaper

'The Security of Your Computer Danger' fake wallpaper is part of an Advanced Spyware Detect infection. Basically, this message is one of the many fake alerts and error messages that Advanced Spyware Detect displays in order to convince its victims that it is necessary to purchase a useless 'full version' of Advanced Spyware Detect. 'The Security of Your Computer Danger' fake wallpaper message reads as follows:

"Attention! The security of your computer Danger! Discovered 9 viruses, 3 of them dangerous for computer jobs. For the treatment will need to install licensed version of Advanced Spyware Detect."

It is clear that this message is not particularly well written. This is probably because this fake security program originates from the Russian Federation and is not affiliated with any legitimate security software manufacturer, regardless of what criminals behind this malware infection would want you to think. If you find that your desktop's normal wallpaper has been replaced with 'The Security of Your Computer Danger' fake wallpaper, this is a definite sign of an Advanced Spyware Detect rogue anti-spyware infection. ESG security researchers strongly recommend using a legitimate anti-malware application to remove Advanced Spyware Detect from your computer system. Getting rid of the program causing these fake error messages should also remove any further appearance of 'The Security of Your Computer Danger' fake wallpaper on your computer system.

Why Advanced Spyware Detect Uses 'The Security of Your Computer Danger' Fake Wallpaper

To understand better why Advanced Spyware Detect uses 'The Security of Your Computer Danger' fake wallpaper, it is important to comprehend that Advanced Spyware Detect has absolutely no real anti-virus or anti-spyware capabilities. This is because this program belongs to a category of malware known as rogue anti-spyware applications. These kinds of malicious applications will usually enter a computer system with the help of a Trojan attack. They pretend to be legitimate anti-spyware programs but are actually carrying out a well-known online scam. They will display constant alarming messages and fake security alerts (such as 'The Security of Your Computer Danger' fake wallpaper) in order to convince their victims to purchase a registration code or license for the rogue anti-spyware program on their computer. ESG malware analysts recommend ignoring anything claimed by 'The Security of Your Computer Danger' fake wallpaper or Advanced Spyware Detect; remove this malware from your computer immediately to prevent further malware intruders.

File System Details

'The Security of Your Computer Danger' Wallpaper may create the following file(s):
# File Name Detections
1. sqlite3.dll
2. asd.exe
3. asd.chm
4. Manual scanner.lnk
5. c:\Program Files\Advansed Spyware Detector
6. asd.exe.manifest
7. wallpapper.jpg
8. av.db
9. Advansed Spyware Detector.lnk
10. uninstall.lnk
11. alert.wav
12. asd.log
13. Advansed Spyware Detector Help.lnk
14. C:\Documents and Settings\\Start Menu\Programs\Advansed Spyware Detector\

Registry Details

'The Security of Your Computer Danger' Wallpaper may create the following registry entry or registry entries:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon "Userinit" => "C:\WINDOWS\system32\userinit.exe,C:\Program Files\Advansed Spyware Detector\asd.exe -m"
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main "Start Page" => "http://samorukova.com?id=1228468452073"
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\AdvSpywareDetect

Messages

The following messages associated with 'The Security of Your Computer Danger' Wallpaper were found:

"Attention! The security of your computer Danger! Discovered 9 viruses, 3 of them dangerous for computer jobs. For the treatment will need to install licensed version of Advanced Spyware Detect."

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