How to remove MalWarrior?
What is MalWarrior?
Is it a worm? Is is a trojan? Or is it something lame?! It’s – MalWarrior, supposedly fighting spyware since October 4, 2007. Yes, MalWarrior (or Mal Warrior 2008) is yet another super-heroe program designed to cleanse your system of evil. Just as any other one of these rogue security programs, this one does exacly the same – it takes your money and goes partying.
It is not certain yet whether Mal Warrior 2008 has an advertising program or not, but it seems like one of the less annoying ones, meaning that it just waits to be downloaded by anyone naive enough to believe that it’s effective. When run, MalWarrior gives you the choice to perform a bogus scan, that produces a bogus report, with lots of bogus threats. Afterwards, when you try to remove the bogus threats, it provides you with a bogus solution, which is to buy the full version (which is bogus). The program’s interface has an "effectiveness" over "pretty-looking" feel, which is a bit of a surprise.
I actually laughed at MalWarrior’s homepage, it has an insane amount of ‘proof’ that it’s best. First of all, the user comments: "The best privacy security kit ever made!" the credibility is astonishing, especially having in mind that this was determined a day after it was released. Next it says how they update their threat database on a dayly basis, and what do you know, the threats of the day include CryptDrive (released September 7). This is funny, since CryptDrive is exactly the same as Mal Warrior 2008. Next we have the awards: 5 of them, but we can assume that there are more (it’s THAT great, after all). The "buy" section is generally uninteresting, maybe except the fact that $39,95 with a 20% discount is $29,95 and the fact that the price doesn’t depend on whether you buy MalWarrior for a 6month period or for life.
The whole page has so many logos, that you may get a seizure if you’re epileptic and if you’re not, you might actually feel dizzy enough to buy it…Oh and some of the content is just classic, I especially enjoyed the Satisfaction Guarantee, a quote: "If you’re unhappy, we’re unhappy… then MalWarrior’s unhappy. And, that just simply will not do." No, it isn’t Barney, the Purple Dinosaur.
Do NOT download this thing and, above all, do NOT buy it. And if you have, at least remove it. Last, but not least, block MalWarrior’s URL in your host files.
MalWarrior is Extremely dangerous
MalWarrior is a corrupt Anti-Spyware program MalWarrior may spread via Trojans MalWarrior may display fake security messages MalWarrior may install additional spyware to your computer MalWarrior may repair its files, spread or update by itself MalWarrior violates your privacy and compromises your security
for MalWarrior detection
Note: Spyware Doctor trial provides detection of parasite like MalWarrior and assists in its removal for free. You can remove detected files, processes and registry entries yourself or purchase a full version.
Manual MalWarrior removal
Important Note: Although it is possible to manually remove MalWarrior, 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 Spyware Doctor or other malware and spyware removal applications found on 2-viruses.com.
Stop these MalWarrior processes:
Remove these MalWarrior Registry Entries:
Remove these MalWarrior files:
It is impossible to list all file names and locations of modern parasites. You can identify remaining parasites, other MalWarrior infected files and get help in MalWarrior removal by using free Spyware Doctor scanner. It comes with free real-time protection module that helps preventing MalWarrior and similar threats.
MalWarrior 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 MalWarrior can help you to remove it after you download the trial version. As soon as the victim downloads MalWarrior trial version, it pretends to scan your computer and shows a grossly exaggerated amount of non-existent errors. Then, MalWarrior offers to buy the full version to fix these false errors. If the user agrees, MalWarrior does not only fix the errors, but it also takes the user’s money and may even install additional spyware into the victim’s computer.
Some Rogue Anti-Spyware, such as MalWarrior, 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 MalWarrior, which is another way for Rogue Anti-Spyware to spread itself.
Most of rogue Anti-Spyware, such as MalWarrior, is nearly impossible to remove manually.
I fell for MalWarrior. I purchased the $29.00 six month “protection”. However, when I went to enter my activation code, it just said “Invalid key”. I have phoned their number several times. Was on hold for 13 minutes once, and 41 minutes today. Noone ever answered. Just music playing and “you’re caller #2, etc”. I e-mailed their “customer service” many times. No answer. This, from a service claiming 24/7 customer assistance. Yeah right. I’m furious that they have my money, and I have nothing. What can I do???? STAY FAR AWAY FROM MALWARRIOR!!!! It’s a scam and a load of bull.
mal warrior is the stupidest scam ive ever seen
malwarrior has me so pissed off. it wont let me do shit on my computer and it installed itself on my computer and won’t let me get rid of it. I want to fucking kill the guy who made it.