What is Antivirus 2009?
Once inside and active, Antivirus 2009 will flood the user with popups and fake system notifications, supposedly to inform him that he is infected. This information is absolutely false, which is to be expected: the plan is to convince the user he is infected and therefore in need of an antispyware program. It just so happens, that the first antispyware program the user is bound to come across, is Antivirus 2009 - this is no coincidence, but rather the work of browser hijackers and illicit advertising. The malware redirects web browser to GoogleScanners-360.com; this website may look security-related but it's part of Antivirus2009 scam. GoogleScanners-360.com is not related to Google Inc.; the name is just a trick to make people trust Antivirus 2009.
The "trial" version of Antivirus2009 may also rely on falsified system scan reports to intimidate the user. This is just another tactic to scare the user.
Antivirus 2009 is a scam and should be treated as such: do NOT download or buy it and block it's websites bestantivirusscan.com, webscannertools.com, livesecurityinfo.com, antivirus-best.com, secureclick1.com, antivirusonlivescan.com, antivirus-premium-scan.com, googlescanners-360.com, premiumlivescan.com and internetquarantinesite.com using your HOSTS file. These websites are able to infects visitors secretly with other malware.
UPDATE: Some users report a new version of trojan that infect PC with Antivirus 2009. At the moment Malwarebytes Anti-Malware seems to fix the problem in most cases.
Antivirus 2009 is Extremely dangerous
Antivirus 2009 is a corrupt Anti-Spyware program Antivirus 2009 may spread via Trojans Antivirus 2009 may display fake security messages Antivirus 2009 may install additional spyware to your computer Antivirus 2009 may repair its files, spread or update by itself Antivirus 2009 violates your privacy and compromises your security
Manual Antivirus 2009 removal
Important Note: Although it is possible to manually remove Antivirus 2009, such activity can permanently damage your system if any mistakes are made in the process, as advanced spyware parasites are able to automatically repair themselves if not completely removed. Thus, manual spyware removal is recommended for experienced users only, such as IT specialists or highly qualified system administrators. For other users, we recommend using automatic spyware removal applications found on 2-viruses.com.
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Antivirus 2009 is classified as Rogue Anti-Spyware. After infecting a user’s system, it proceeds to scare its victim into buying the “product” by displaying fake security messages, stating that your computer is infected with spyware and only Antivirus 2009 can help you to remove it after you download the trial version. As soon as the victim downloads Antivirus 2009 trial version, it pretends to scan your computer and shows a grossly exaggerated amount of non-existent errors. Then, Antivirus 2009 offers to buy the full version to fix these false errors. If the user agrees, Antivirus 2009 not only does not fix the errors, but it takes the user’s money and may even install additional spyware into the victim’s computer.
Some Rogue Anti-Spyware, such as Antivirus 2009, may offer users to buy it after the victim clicks on a banner or a pop-up while surfing the internet. Usually, a Trojan is installed to a victim’s computer after clicking on the advertisement. It then proceeds to download or even install Antivirus 2009, which is another way for Rogue Anti-Spyware to spread itself.
Most of rogue Anti-Spyware, such as Antivirus 2009, is nearly impossible to remove manually.
July 8th, 2008 at 7:02 pm I have been infected with the 2009 antivirus. I don’t know a lot about computers, but I am sure learning now. i am a college student who really needs a computer and now we have to get our computer fixed. Luckily my boyfriend’s brother fixes computers for a living. I need to learn about all of these terrible viruses that can hurt my computer and learn what I should or shouldn’t be doing to stop this from happening. This thing keeps popping up telling me I am infected. It is awful! I already had something wrong with my computer and now it is just getting worse. My boyriend goes on sites I tell him not to. I wish he would listen. Hopefully my computer can be fixed. This stinks!!! I need my computer back when the Fall semester starts.
July 9th, 2008 at 7:37 pm Antivirus 2009 kept popping up, stating that I had 71 infections. It described all sorts of worms, etc… So, in sheer desperation, I tried to buy it. I don’t know why, but, the sale did not go through. Perhaps my vredit card is already aware of this scam? I did notice 3 gimmicks at the bottom. Thank God that the sale failed. I would have been charged 3 other charges, one being a MONTHLY fee. I am not computer proficient. So, this is Fraudulent Predatory tactics, and, should be stopped.
July 24th, 2008 at 11:45 am This was very annoying, it is the first form of virus i have had for over a year now, and i was a bit out of practice and out of date with Nod32 anti virus, running version 2.7 when 3.2 is out… I did download the Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware to try to remove the infection, although I will be getting the more up to date Nod32 soon because at least in my opinion it is still the best anti virus out there.
August 4th, 2008 at 8:06 am According to Internet sites, the Antivirus2009 proceeds from Kaspersky Lab… — If you get involved, - advise your local police because it is intention to fraud…+
August 10th, 2008 at 9:46 am K.A.Lehnsdal - That is extremaly not likely. Kaspersky labs has enough what to do on its own, and it is a reputable company. On the other hand, to create such exploit one does not need an experience in virus manufacturing - its all about creating new design + purchasing exploits to deliver it to innocent users.
October 31st, 2008 at 11:17 pm After removing most of AntivirusXP 2009, I could not update Norton AV, Spybot sd, Adaware 2008, or Superantispyware but could still get to the internet. I found Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware on download.com (CNet’s reputable site) and after downloading and running it found a few more remnants of the attack and fixed the download problem. I was then able to update my other programs and re-scan. All of them found additional trojan downloaders. The AntiVirusXP 2009 scatters multiple pieces all over Windows and takes multiple softwares to kill based on my field experience with it
November 1st, 2008 at 7:56 am Hey dave P., Spybot /Adaware is seriously lacking behind with updates of their database. Thats why we do not recommend them. Next time, you should check hosts file as well, as in some cases the parasites change popular anti-virus program update server address to non-existing or even malicious IP. Malwarebytes anti-malware is very good tool, but also feel free to scan with Spyware Doctor (free scanner) - as it still might leave something behind. Even if my first choice is Spyware Doctor, I usually use both of them on infected PCs, to make sure nothing is left behind.
November 1st, 2008 at 2:10 pm Thanks for the info. I’ll check out Spyware Doctor. I also did check my host file when updates failed - It was untouched. Thanks again…