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Security: VirtuMonde / AntiSpywareXP 2009

  • Details: AntiSpywareXP 2009 is a replica of the widely spread rogue anti-spyware program called XP Antispyware 2009. It is classified as VirtuMonde, an adware program that downloads and displays popup advertisements.
  • Symptoms: The following message will appear in a popup, luring click through and purchase of the fake antivirus software:

    ATTENTION! If your computer is struck by the spyware, you could suffer data loss, erratic PC behaviour, PC freezes and crashes.
    Detect and remove viruses before they damage your computer!
    Antivirus 2009 will perform 100% quick scan of your computer for Viruses, Spyware and Adware.
    Do you want to install Antivirus 2009 to scan your computer for malware now? (Recommended)

  • Solution: Use Spybot - Search & Destroy to detect and remove the rogue security application. Prior to any scan or deletion of the registries, remember to turn off TeaTimer or any restoration programs.  Some have mentioned that SUPERAntiSpyware Free is equally effective.

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