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Rogue:W32/XPAntivirus.gen!

First posted on 15 September 2009.
Source: SecurityHome

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There are no other names known for Rogue:W32/XPAntivirus.gen!.

Explanation :

Dishonest antivirus software which tricks users into buying or installing it, usually by infecting a user's computer, or by pretending the computer is infected.

Additional DetailsRogue:W32/XPAntivirus.gen! is the Generic Detection for Rogue:W32/XPAntivirus variants, a family of rogue security programs that claim to detect and remove malicious software, but give fake and exaggerated scan results in an attempt to trick people into purchasing the program.

Last update 15 September 2009

 

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