What is Blaster/Sasser.variant?
“WARNING! Attack Detected.
Possible harmful action has been detected from remote host.
Windows Antivirus 2008 has detected possible harmful actions from remote computer on the network. Blaster/Sasser.variant worm behavior detected. You have to register your copy to get full protection feature set and an ability to defeat upcoming threats. To begin online registration, please click “Activate now” button below.”
If you this message or a similar one, ignore it - it is merely an indication that you are being scammed.
Blaster/Sasser.variant is Extremely dangerous
Blaster/Sasser.variant is a corrupt Anti-Spyware program Blaster/Sasser.variant may spread via Trojans Blaster/Sasser.variant may display fake security messages Blaster/Sasser.variant may install additional spyware to your computer Blaster/Sasser.variant may repair its files, spread or update by itself Blaster/Sasser.variant violates your privacy and compromises your security
Manual Blaster/Sasser.variant removal
Important Note: Although it is possible to manually remove Blaster/Sasser.variant, 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.
Remove these Blaster/Sasser.variant processes:
Remove these Blaster/Sasser.variant files:
Blaster/Sasser.variant 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 Blaster/Sasser.variant can help you to remove it after you download the trial version. As soon as the victim downloads Blaster/Sasser.variant trial version, it pretends to scan your computer and shows a grossly exaggerated amount of non-existent errors. Then, Blaster/Sasser.variant offers to buy the full version to fix these false errors. If the user agrees, Blaster/Sasser.variant 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 Blaster/Sasser.variant, 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 Blaster/Sasser.variant, which is another way for Rogue Anti-Spyware to spread itself.
Most of rogue Anti-Spyware, such as Blaster/Sasser.variant, is nearly impossible to remove manually.
August 10th, 2008 at 1:14 am this has not only infected my w2000 system, but has locked out registry, locked out c and d drives, put a password on goback, and removed my user admin status
September 7th, 2008 at 6:52 pm this blaster/sasser.variant is screwing up my computer and i dont know how to get it off of my system can anyone help me please
October 15th, 2008 at 10:18 pm My system has been infected with the blaster/sasser.variant! Does anyone have detailed instructions for removal? I’m not a computer expert put can follow directions! Please help if at all possible, THANKS!