From: Travis Subject: Protector Plus Virus Alert : W32/Antivirus2008 Fraudtool Date: Tuesday, October 21, 2008,
Protector Plus patrons,
We are writing from Proland Software's virus analysis division. This
communication is to educate the user community about recent threats that are
posing as Antivirus software to mislead the users.
*Infection method:*
We are receiving various reports about discovery of these fake antivirus
software. Majorly these threats are distributed by sending fake security
alerts thereby enticing the users to download and install the fake scanner.
Once it is installed it displays messages about "various types of threats
found on your computer, which can be removed only on purchasing their
software".
Following are some of the names using which *fake Antivirus software* is
circulated:
*Antivirus 2008 for XP
Antivirus 2009 for XP
Antivirus XP 2008
XP Antivirus 2008
XP Antivirus 2009
XPAntiVirus XP
AntiSpyware 2009
System Antivirus 2008
System Antivirus 2009
How to avoid?*
*a.* Be cautious while opening any email containing any of the text
mentioned above.
*b.* Do not click on any email attachment until and unless the origin is
verified.
*c.* Always keep your security software updated to combat new threats.
*d.* Always practice safe computing.
*How we can help you?*
*a.* We have developed a free utility to scan and remove fake Antivirus
software. This can be downloaded from the following location:
http://www.protectorplus.com/download/cleanantivirus2008.htm
*b.* Protector Plus is updated continuously to combat these threats. If you
are a licensed user of Protector Plus, we advise you to update regularly or
else
Download and install a 30 day trial version of Protector Plus. You can
download trial version from the following location:
http://www.protectorplus.com/download/download-trial.htm
*c.* Write to us for any assistance if you suspect any infection.
Regards,
Virus Analysis Division,
Proland Software
http://www.protectorplus.com
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