UnVirex

UnVirex Description

UnVirex is a rogue malware application that is usually disguised as a video codec. A computer user may be duped into thinking that they are downloading a new video codec that enables their system to view a video but in reality the video codec is associated with UnVirex. When a user attempts to install the video codec, or in this case, UnVirex, they are told that it will be scanned for viruses using UnVirex.

Instead of a legitimate scan taking place, UnVirex may display bogus scan results. UnVirex may offer an application that the computer user supposedly needs to purchase to resolve or remove the threats it found. UnVirex is malicious and cannot be trusted for detection or removal of any type of malware infection. Removal of UnVirex should be handled with a spyware removal tool to safely rid your system of all traces of UnVirex and any related malware.

UnVirex belongs to the UnVirex family, which includes members such as AntiVirus AntiSpyware 2011, Antivirus Protection 2012, AntiVirus Studio 2010, AntiVirus System 2011, Contraviro, Desktop Defender 2010, Desktop Security 2010, Security Inspector 2010 and Total PC Defender 2010.

Aliases

RogueAntiSpyware.Unvirex [PCTools]Suspicious file [Panda]Trojan:Win32/FakeRean [Microsoft]Unvirex [Symantec]

UnVirex Automatic Detection Tool (Recommended)

Is your PC infected with UnVirex? To safely & quickly detect UnVirex, we highly recommend you run the malware scanner listed below.

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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	UnVirex.exe	630
2	%ProgramFiles%\UnVirex	190
3	Register UnVirex.lnk	169
4	b0dmthvqvdbk.exe	110
5	UnVirexInstall[1].exe	96
6	How to Register UnVirex.lnk	87
7	%AllUsersProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\UnVirex	28

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.

The following newly produced Registry Values are:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\..{RunKeys}UnVirexHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\[APPLICATION]\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall..{Uninstaller}UnVirex
The following CLSID's were detected:
HKEY..\..\{CLSID Path} {3ED0E410-5C8E-47B6-A75D-D10B886E903C}{08EEC6AD-7486-487F-89B7-5A3716DDAE14}{5B184B9D-B7BD-4FEA-8D1F-5E27182206A5}{CCB5551D-8594-4999-85F9-1E3EABCB95AC}