Windows AntiVirus Suite
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Threat Level: | 100 % (High) |
Infected Computers: | 15 |
First Seen: | February 21, 2014 |
Last Seen: | January 8, 2020 |
OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
Windows AntiVirus Suite is a rogue security application that is linked to the FakeVimes family. Windows AntiVirus Suite presents a threat to computers and to the computer users' privacy. Windows AntiVirus Suite presents a severe threat due to the fact that Windows AntiVirus Suite may expose computers to additional threats, prevent computer users from using the affected computer effectively, and steal money from inexperienced computer users. Windows AntiVirus Suite is usually disguised as a security program. However, Windows AntiVirus Suite is actually a severe threat that is used to steal money by carrying out a well known online misleading strategy. Computer users should ignore all instructions and dialogs associated with Windows AntiVirus Suite. Instead, a real security application that is fully updated should be used to remove Windows AntiVirus Suite entirely and ensure that the infected computer has not become exposed to other unwanted components.
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Windows AntiVirus Suite – Different Name, Same Tactic
Windows AntiVirus Suite is used to carry out a well known spurious tactic. Windows AntiVirus Suite is among the most common types of deceptive security programs. There are hundreds of variants of Windows AntiVirus Suite, all using the same approach to fool inexperienced computer users. Some variants of Windows AntiVirus Suite are Virus Melt, Presto TuneUp, Fast Antivirus 2009, Extra Antivirus, Windows Security Suite, Smart Virus Eliminator, Packed.Generic.245, Volcano Security Suite, Windows Enterprise Suite, Enterprise Suite, Additional Guard, PC Live Guard, Live PC Care, Live Enterprise Suite, Security Antivirus, My Security Wall, CleanUp Antivirus, Smart Security, Windows Protection Suite, Windows Work Catalyst. The Windows AntiVirus Suite tactic may follow those steps:
- Windows AntiVirus Suite may be installed automatically, using typical threat delivery methods.
- Once installed, Windows AntiVirus Suite may modify the infected computer's settings, allowing Windows AntiVirus Suite to display corrupted error messages, fake system scans and other misleading content.
- When computer users try to use Windows AntiVirus Suite to remove these nonexistent threats, Windows AntiVirus Suite will display additional error messages claiming that it is necessary to 'upgrade' Windows AntiVirus Suite.
- The supposed upgrade for Windows AntiVirus Suite is actually useless and quite expense, resulting in the computer users having to disclose their privileged data, along with their money.
SpyHunter Detects & Remove Windows AntiVirus Suite
File System Details
# | File Name | MD5 |
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. | svc-ocpe.exe | a05efa46453d60f5c51bcb55b4544905 | 1 |