AntivirusBEST
AntivirusBEST Description
AntivirusBEST, also known as Antivirus BEST, is a rogue anti-spyware program that installs in your computer system with the help of a Trojan, possibly the popular Trojan Zlob. You may have also downloaded AntivirusBEST from a rogue website, such as Antivirus-Best.com, thinking it would remove your infections. Zlob may pop up fake notifications to make you believe that your computer is infected with spyware. Antivirus BEST may install a Browser Helper Object that shows the following fake warning: “Internet Explorer has found an unregistered version of AntivirusBEST. To protect your computer, please register your AntivirusBEST.”
AntivirusBEST may also pop-up the following fake warning alert:
“AntivirusBEST
Privacy Violation alert!
AntivirusBEST detected a Privacy Violation.
secretly sending your private data to an untrusted internet
host. click here to block this activity by removing the threat
(Recommended).”
These fake warning alerts may appear harmless because they’re designed to look similar to the legitimate warning messages issued by your computer. Although the makers of AntivirusBEST seek to goad you into purchasing AntivirusBEST, this program should not be trusted.
If you click on any of the fake warning messages, you’ll be redirected to Antivirus BEST’s rogue website to further download AntivirusBEST’s licensed version. AntivirusBEST is similar to other rogue spyware removers such as Antivirus 2009, and MS Antivirus 2009.
Once AntivirusBEST’s trial version is installed, it will run a fake system scan to display a list of spyware results that are allegedly found in your system. Antivirus-Best.com will promote AntivirusBEST as a legit software, do not be tricked by its malicious tactics.
Aliases
Fraudtool.AntivirusBest.A [VirusBuster]Adware.AntivirusBest.R.11345408 [ViRobot]TROJ_FAKEAV.BBW [TrendMicro]Win32/Adware.AntivirusBest [NOD32]Trojan.Fakealert.afe [McAfee-GW-Edition]potentially unwanted program Artemis!11D33A920CB8 [McAfee+Artemis]not-a-virus:FraudTool.Win32.AntivirusBest.a [Kaspersky]not-a-virus:FraudTool.Win32.AntivirusBest [Ikarus]Misc/AntivirusBest [Fortinet]FraudTool.Win32.AntivirusBest.a [F-Secure]
More aliases (51)
AntivirusBEST Automatic Detection Tool (Recommended)
Is your PC infected with AntivirusBEST? To safely & quickly detect AntivirusBEST, we highly recommend you run the malware scanner listed below.
Download SpyHunter's* Malware Scanner to detect AntivirusBEST
What happens if AntivirusBEST does not let you open SpyHunter or blocks the Internet?
Technical Details
Visual & GUI Characteristics
File System Modifications
Tutorials: If you wish to learn how to remove malware components manually, you can read
the tutorials on how to find malware,
kill unwanted processes,
remove malicious DLLs and
delete other harmful files. Always be
sure to back up your PC before making any changes.
- The following files were created in the system:
# File Name Detection Count 1 svchost.exe 571 2 QWProtect.dll 571 3 PreInstaller[1].exe 475 4 abest.exe 279 5 Installer.exe 262 6 %AllUsersProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\AntivirusBEST 248 7 abest.exe 103
Registry Modifications
Tutorial: To edit and delete registry entries manually, read the tutorial on
how to remove malicious registry entries.
Tip & Warning: Editing and removing the wrong registry keys can severely damage your PC, so remember to backup your Windows Registry! To optimize your Windows Registry and speed up your PC, download RegHunter's registry cleaner.
Tip & Warning: Editing and removing the wrong registry keys can severely damage your PC, so remember to backup your Windows Registry! To optimize your Windows Registry and speed up your PC, download RegHunter's registry cleaner.
- The following newly produced Registry Values are:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\..{RunKeys}AntivirusBEST - The following CLSID's were detected:
HKEY..\..\{CLSID Path} {684A7904-2593-4BBE-A90E-CDAF2AC606AE}{296A8A7F-B5AC-4789-9B33-F32C2F9A6ABD}{44B2C9F5-608D-46de-82E1-26C5BCB85193}
Additional Information
- The following messages's were detected:
# Message 1 AntivirusBEST
Internal conflict alert.
AntivirusBEST detected internal software conflict. Some application tries to get access to system kernel (such behavior is typical to Spyware/Malware). It may cause crash of your computer.2 AntivirusBEST
Privacy Violation alert!
AntivirusBEST detected a Privacy Violation. A program is
secretly sending your private data to an untrusted internet
host. click here to block this activity by removing the threat
(Recommended).3 AntivirusBEST
System files modification alert!
Some critical system files of your computer were modified by malicious program. It may cause system instability and data loss. Click here to block unathorised modifications by removing threats (Recommended).4 Your PC is not protected
Security center reports that 'AntivirusBEST' is inactive. Antivirus software helps to protect your computer against viruses and other security threats. Click here for the suggested actions. You system might be at risk now.
Posted: June 29, 2009 | By SpywareRemove
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Okay NONE of this is helping me! Everything and I mean EVERYTHING is blocked on my computer. Even using run doesnt work. It took me forever for it to let me transfer my files on a flash drive. I’ve had all this destroy malware stuff for ages cause I’ve gotten anti virus before. but it was pro not soft. Any ways nothing works!! I need help!! I can’t do ANYTHING! My task manager is not longer working but even when it did I couldn’t find the file you listed! Ahhh!