Threat Database Fake Error Messages 'Your computer is infected with Spyware!'

'Your computer is infected with Spyware!'

By ZulaZuza in Fake Error Messages

'Your computer is infected with Spyware!' is a fake warning message coming together with fake anti-spyware programs that are associated with a dangerous Trojan infection such as Ultimate Scan, Vista Home Security 2012, XP Home Security 2012, Win 7 Home Security 2012, etc. Fraudulent security applications use fake warning messages to promote their rogue software products and mislead PC users into buying completely worthless security applications or installing additional corrupt files on the affected computer system. 'Your computer is infected with Spyware!' is a sign that some malware has invaded your computer system. Computer users need to always check before they click on suspicious security alerts or run potentially unwanted security programs; otherwise, their computers might be seriously infected with numerous viruses. If you have received 'Your computer is infected with Spyware!' fake warning message, then ignore it and scan your computer system with a legitimate anti-virus program, and remove this falsified alert immediately once you detect it.

File System Details

'Your computer is infected with Spyware!' may create the following file(s):
# File Name Detections
1. C:\Documents and Settings\\Desktop\FakeAV\[SET OF RANDOM CHARACTERS].exe
2. C:\Documents and Settings\\Local Settings\Application Data\[SET OF RANDOM CHARACTERS].exe

Registry Details

'Your computer is infected with Spyware!' may create the following registry entry or registry entries:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce\[SET OF RANDOM CHARACTERS].exe

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