AntiWorm2008
AntiWorm2008 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: |
AntiWorm2008 |
| Malware Type: |
Rogue Security Program |
| Company Name: |
AVSystemCare |
| Company URL: |
http://antiworm2008.com
|
| Threat Level: |
Elevated Risk |
| Operating System: |
WIN XP |
| Installation Type: |
Installed through EXE |
| Operation: |
Time of After Installation |
Company Description:
AVSystemCare provides you the software AntiWorm2008 that is a unique piece of software which has all necessary features to keep your PC safe: Antivirus, Firewall, Pop-up Blocker, and AntiSpyware. AntiWorm2008 is all you need to protect yourself online
or on Intranet as it safeguards your computer against security threats of all kinds.It provides effective protection against all known viruses, worms and Trojan horses. The yet unknown threats can also be detected and eliminated using heuristic method.
The piece of software is able to automatically repair any infected files on your computer and scan your PC for corrupted files and viruses. AntiWorm2008 allows you to scan only the files most likely to be infected.
Spyware Description:
AntiWorm2008 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.
Additional information might be found here:
Processes Running:
pgs.exe
File information Created after Installation:
| File Location |
Size (Bytes) |
Type |
| C:\Program Files\AntiWorm2008\Base\plugins\unamscan.dll |
47616 |
Application Extension |
| C:\Program Files\AntiWorm2008\Dat\BkSites.dat |
176530 |
DAT File |
| C:\Program Files\AntiWorm2008\res\mini.ico |
28646 |
Icon |
Folder information Created after Installation:
| Folder Location |
| C:\Program Files\AntiWorm2008\Addon |
| C:\Program Files\Common Files\AntiWorm200 |
Registry information Created after Installation:
| Main Registry Key |
Sub Registry Key |
Key Value Name |
| HKEY_CURRENT_USER |
\Software\AntiWorm2008\Settings |
StoreHistory |
| HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE |
\SOFTWARE\Classes\Typelib\{55B49019-E69E-47FD-A67F-F28D83E5B695} |
|
| HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE |
\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run |
AntiWorm2008 |
