Vista Defender
Vista Defender aka VistaDefender is a fake anti-spyware application that is distributed by Trojan infections. Vista Defender uses fake system scanners, security alerts and pop-up messages to scare users into purchasing it. Users are tricked into thinking that their computers are infected and the only option is to purchase the "full" version of Vista Defender to remove all the "detected" malware. Vista Defender is an illegitimate application with no malware detection or removal capabilities.
Vista Defender, a member of the WinPC Defender family has various clones that include WinPC Defender, SystemDefender, IE Defender, IE Defender, XPdefender, WinDefender2008, PC Privacy Defender, Malware Defender 2009, Smart Defender Pro, Ultimate Defender, Advanced XP Defender, Security Defender Pro 2015.
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File System Details
| # | File Name |
Detections
Detections: The number of confirmed and suspected cases of a particular threat detected on
infected computers as reported by SpyHunter.
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|---|---|---|
| 1. | ave.exe |
Registry Details
Messages
The following messages associated with Vista Defender were found:
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System Security Alert!
Unknown program is scanning your system registry right now! Identify the theft detected! |
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System Security Alert!
Vulnerabilities found Background scan for security breaches has been finished. Serious problems have been detected. Safeguard your system against exploits, malware and viruses right now by activating Proactive Defence. |
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Vista Defender Firewall Alert
Iexplore.exe is infected with Trojan.JS.Fraud.ba. Private data can be stolen by third parties, including credit card details and passwords. |
