Vista Antivirus 2008

By GoldSparrow in Rogue Anti-Spyware Program

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Threat Scorecard

Threat Level:	100 % (High)
Infected Computers:	112

First Seen:	July 24, 2009
Last Seen:	June 21, 2022
OS(es) Affected:	Windows

Vista Antivirus 2008, or VistaAntivirus 2008, is a rogue anti-spyware application and a clone of Windows Antivirus 2008 and XP Antivirus. Vista Antivirus 2008 may be installed by a Trojan called Zlob bundled in a fake video codec. Once installed, Vista Antivirus 2008 will simulate malware detections on the user's computer system and generate fake spyware scan results in an attempt to trick the user into buying the full Vista Antivirus 2008 commercial version. Vista Antivirus 2008 may seem a trustworthy program, however, it's just a scam to download and install additional adware and spyware and steal the user's money. Vista Antivirus 2008 may also generate system slowdown and instability. Vista Antivirus 2008 program can be very difficult to remove manually, and will try to recreate itself.

Aliases

15 security vendors flagged this file as malicious.

Anti-Virus Software	Detection
F-Secure	FraudTool.Win32.CCleaner.l
Kaspersky	not-a-virus:FraudTool.Win32.CCleaner.l
Antiy-AVL	Trojan/Win32.Shutdowner
AhnLab-V3	Win-PUP/Toolbar.FunWeb.58800
Comodo	Application.Win32.WebToolbar.MyWebSearch
eSafe	Win32.Toolbar.MyWebS
Avast	Win32:Adware-RR [PUP]
NOD32	Win32/Toolbar.MyWebSearch
Fortinet	Adware/FunWeb
Kaspersky	not-a-virus:WebToolbar.Win32.MyWebSearch.gen
AVG	AdInstaller.FunWeb
Ikarus	Trojan-Spy.Win32.Agent
DrWeb	Tool.InstallToolbar.5
Kaspersky	not-a-virus:WebToolbar.Win32.MyWebSearch.fp
ClamAV	Adware.MyWebSearch-15

Vista Antivirus 2008 Video

Tip: Turn your sound ON and watch the video in Full Screen mode.

File System Details

Vista Antivirus 2008 may create the following file(s):

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#	File Name	MD5	Detections Detections: The number of confirmed and suspected cases of a particular threat detected on infected computers as reported by SpyHunter.
1.	Vista AntiVirus 2008.exe	e2930b66ed6a0759344ffaae908cee77	14
Name: Vista AntiVirus 2008.exe MD5: e2930b66ed6a0759344ffaae908cee77 Size: 325.63 KB (325632 bytes) Detections: 14 Type: Executable File Path: C:\Documents and Settings\Test\Documenti\Download\Konnor88s Rogue Pack\Konnor88's Rogue Pack\Vista AntiVirus 2008.exe\ Group: Malware file Last Updated: January 23, 2022
2.	vav.exe	2ed5d70c5af906b4935931f2fa63d1af	6
Name: vav.exe MD5: 2ed5d70c5af906b4935931f2fa63d1af Size: 324.6 KB (324608 bytes) Detections: 6 Type: Executable File Group: Malware file Last Updated: October 23, 2021
3.	setter.exe	bab05892e1a4d9ba50bd3dddf5c0deb5	2
Name: setter.exe MD5: bab05892e1a4d9ba50bd3dddf5c0deb5 Size: 184.32 KB (184320 bytes) Detections: 2 Type: Executable File Path: %WINDIR%\SysWOW64\ Group: Malware file Last Updated: July 13, 2012
4.	install_DirectX_.exe	7505f69847d758ab330be1971e21e19f	1
Name: install_DirectX_.exe MD5: 7505f69847d758ab330be1971e21e19f Size: 95.46 KB (95463 bytes) Detections: 1 Type: Executable File Path: E:\directx\ Group: Malware file Last Updated: April 2, 2013
5.	install_4683_MHwzNnwwfHx8fHx8fHw_[1].exe	995d16009a59077acf44f80f7ffc1969	0
Name: install_4683_MHwzNnwwfHx8fHx8fHw_[1].exe MD5: 995d16009a59077acf44f80f7ffc1969 Size: 999.98 KB (999983 bytes) Detections: 0 Type: Executable File Group: Malware file Last Updated: December 11, 2009
6.	install_5378_MHwyNnwwfHx8fHx8fHw_[1].exe	7cd22fb3f675675020ec130d8fa70dff	0
Name: install_5378_MHwyNnwwfHx8fHx8fHw_[1].exe MD5: 7cd22fb3f675675020ec130d8fa70dff Size: 999.97 KB (999973 bytes) Detections: 0 Type: Executable File Group: Malware file Last Updated: December 11, 2009
7.	vav.exe	02912abc25202444ff182c16e3a25b74	0
Name: vav.exe MD5: 02912abc25202444ff182c16e3a25b74 Size: 398.33 KB (398336 bytes) Detections: 0 Type: Executable File Group: Malware file Last Updated: December 11, 2009
8.	vav.exe	0438b5b3710c3a1fca3a0cac0cadc08e	0
Name: vav.exe MD5: 0438b5b3710c3a1fca3a0cac0cadc08e Size: 400.89 KB (400896 bytes) Detections: 0 Type: Executable File Group: Malware file Last Updated: December 11, 2009
9.	vav.exe	0d865f94f90c31fe4c66ee4bb75eb15d	0
Name: vav.exe MD5: 0d865f94f90c31fe4c66ee4bb75eb15d Size: 398.33 KB (398336 bytes) Detections: 0 Type: Executable File Group: Malware file Last Updated: December 11, 2009
10.	vav.exe	59d31fcf0c3c7a97d760a64b1589e92b	0
Name: vav.exe MD5: 59d31fcf0c3c7a97d760a64b1589e92b Size: 399.87 KB (399872 bytes) Detections: 0 Type: Executable File Group: Malware file Last Updated: December 11, 2009
11.	vav.exe	825f11a4629ed2a2074d44dc74ec1ab7	0
Name: vav.exe MD5: 825f11a4629ed2a2074d44dc74ec1ab7 Size: 324.6 KB (324608 bytes) Detections: 0 Type: Executable File Group: Malware file Last Updated: December 11, 2009
12.	install_4749_MHwzMXwxMDIwMDAwMDAwfHx8fHx8fHw_[1].exe	630e80d2cf44d5408a631fa00a7bdf5f	0
Name: install_4749_MHwzMXwxMDIwMDAwMDAwfHx8fHx8fHw_[1].exe MD5: 630e80d2cf44d5408a631fa00a7bdf5f Size: 879.52 KB (879528 bytes) Detections: 0 Type: Executable File Group: Malware file Last Updated: December 11, 2009
13.	vav.exe	50c5c947bdc6ceb2ec0f0597183f10f4	0
Name: vav.exe MD5: 50c5c947bdc6ceb2ec0f0597183f10f4 Size: 324.6 KB (324608 bytes) Detections: 0 Type: Executable File Group: Malware file Last Updated: December 11, 2009
14.	vav.exe	61443bcee1a021d525ddee68108787b3	0
Name: vav.exe MD5: 61443bcee1a021d525ddee68108787b3 Size: 324.6 KB (324608 bytes) Detections: 0 Type: Executable File Group: Malware file Last Updated: December 11, 2009
15.	vav.exe	f002b6758d69f4e03bcf89d7f22431df	0
Name: vav.exe MD5: f002b6758d69f4e03bcf89d7f22431df Size: 324.6 KB (324608 bytes) Detections: 0 Type: Executable File Group: Malware file Last Updated: December 11, 2009
16.	vav.exe	de297cce23c90492d99766c84120d12d	0
Name: vav.exe MD5: de297cce23c90492d99766c84120d12d Size: 324.6 KB (324608 bytes) Detections: 0 Type: Executable File Group: Malware file Last Updated: December 11, 2009
17.	vav.exe	13cb881bb41855ba3fb156b61260192d	0
Name: vav.exe MD5: 13cb881bb41855ba3fb156b61260192d Size: 324.6 KB (324608 bytes) Detections: 0 Type: Executable File Group: Malware file Last Updated: December 11, 2009
18.	vav.exe	0e3e3475318cedbf36489c84af5e79f5	0
Name: vav.exe MD5: 0e3e3475318cedbf36489c84af5e79f5 Size: 324.6 KB (324608 bytes) Detections: 0 Type: Executable File Group: Malware file Last Updated: December 11, 2009
19.	vav.exe	19fd44a8558b963a06650441ac12876d	0
Name: vav.exe MD5: 19fd44a8558b963a06650441ac12876d Size: 324.6 KB (324608 bytes) Detections: 0 Type: Executable File Group: Malware file Last Updated: December 11, 2009
20.	vav.exe	3fb94d5e3f516f8d9460ee2dd16ab382	0
Name: vav.exe MD5: 3fb94d5e3f516f8d9460ee2dd16ab382 Size: 325.63 KB (325632 bytes) Detections: 0 Type: Executable File Group: Malware file Last Updated: December 11, 2009
21.	vav.exe	d568ced10e67ba809011ea2c726555ae	0
Name: vav.exe MD5: d568ced10e67ba809011ea2c726555ae Size: 325.63 KB (325632 bytes) Detections: 0 Type: Executable File Group: Malware file Last Updated: December 11, 2009
22.	vav.exe	816a4a3c40d207cbd3e56579cd6976b2	0
Name: vav.exe MD5: 816a4a3c40d207cbd3e56579cd6976b2 Size: 326.14 KB (326144 bytes) Detections: 0 Type: Executable File Group: Malware file Last Updated: December 11, 2009
23.	vav.dll	d21dd49d7ae25a208563f9cf2bf0766f	0
Name: vav.dll MD5: d21dd49d7ae25a208563f9cf2bf0766f Size: 139.77 KB (139776 bytes) Detections: 0 Type: Dynamic link library Group: Malware file Last Updated: December 11, 2009
24.	VAV2008Setup[1].exe	f523f64e37b304fa4eef6c3fc7b8eef6	0
Name: VAV2008Setup[1].exe MD5: f523f64e37b304fa4eef6c3fc7b8eef6 Size: 783.94 KB (783942 bytes) Detections: 0 Type: Executable File Group: Malware file Last Updated: December 11, 2009
25.	vav.exe	5646d22f40bdd0a2b349d3357ec9fcef	0
Name: vav.exe MD5: 5646d22f40bdd0a2b349d3357ec9fcef Size: 326.14 KB (326144 bytes) Detections: 0 Type: Executable File Group: Malware file Last Updated: December 11, 2009
26.	vav.exe	75ede02fbbfe150038e35060502b7c1d	0
Name: vav.exe MD5: 75ede02fbbfe150038e35060502b7c1d Size: 325.63 KB (325632 bytes) Detections: 0 Type: Executable File Group: Malware file Last Updated: December 11, 2009