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Program:Win32/Fakevac

First posted on 04 May 2010.
Source: SecurityHome

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There are no other names known for Program:Win32/Fakevac.

Explanation :

Program:Win32/Fakevac is a detection for programs that claim to scan for malware or optimize the computer's performance. These products have an interface written in Korean and may have the following program names: Ad Clear Spy Clear Spy Vaccine Vaccine Clear
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Program:Win32/Fakevac is a detection for programs that claim to scan for malware or optimize the computer's performance. These products have an interface written in Korean and may have the following program names:

Ad Clear

Spy Clear

Spy Vaccine

Vaccine Clear

The program may pretend that it has the following features: detects malware and spyware optimizes computer memory to allow programs to run faster optimizes the computer's Internet connection to allow faster access deletes cookies for various Web sites Most of these features require that the user purchase a license for the program. However, the features do not behave as described. For instance, the spyware scanner detects very few files and the memory optimizer only displays animation of the optimization.

Analysis by Daniel Radu

Last update 04 May 2010

 

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