AntiVirGear 3.8

AntiVirGear 3.8 is a rogue security program that shows false Warning messages. It also shows misleading scan Results. It also uses aggressive advertising and can also install through Trojan exploits.

General information:

Malware Name: AntiVirGear 3.8
Malware Type: Rogue Security Program
Company Name: AntiVirGear Inc
Company URL: http://antivirgear.com/
Threat Level: Elevated Risk
Operating System: WIN XP
Installation Type: Installed through EXE
Operation: Time of After Installation

Company Description:

AntiVirGear Inc provides you the software AntiVirGear 3.8 that has enhanced Spyware scanning engine – faster than ever! Intelligent and deep scanning options allow you to detect and remove spyware, adware, malware, trojans, keyloggers, spybots, adbots and trackware. Its Active Shield runs in the background to monitor and protect your PC from all malware infections before they become a problem. And moreover you can receive frequent Live Updates to detect and guard against new threats.

Spyware Description:

AntiVirGear 3.8 is a rogue security program that shows false Warning messages. It also shows misleading scan Results. It also uses aggressive advertising and can also install through Trojan exploits.

Characteristics/Symptoms:

    -> It shows false Warning messages. -> It also shows misleading scan Results. -> It can also install through Trojan exploits. -> It also uses aggressive advertising.

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Processes Running:

AntiVirGear 3.8.exe

File information Created after Installation:

File Location Size (Bytes) Type
C:\Documents and Settings\[USER]\Application Data\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch\AntiVirGear 3.8.lnk 690 Shortcut
C:\Documents and Settings\[USER]\Start Menu\AntiVirGear 3.8.lnk 672 Shortcut
desktop \AntiVirGear 3.8.lnk 672 Shortcut

Folder information Created after Installation:

Folder Location
C:\Documents and Settings\[USER]\Start Menu\Programs\AntiVirGear 3.
C:\Program Files\AntiVirGear 3.8\Quarantin

Registry information Created after Installation:

Main Registry Key Sub Registry Key Key Value Name
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \SOFTWARE\Classes\Interface\{F90A7969-20A0-4257-B39D-9C73D64CE3B0}
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \SOFTWARE\Classes\Interface\{FA38F299-57F8-4FEB-9096-715460AE943C}
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \SOFTWARE\Classes\TypeLib\{DE6AE29A-EB7D-4656-9418-26D5FCC9ADF5}