Advanced Security Tool 2010

Advanced Security Tool 2010 Description

Advanced Security Tool 2010 (or AdvancedSecurityTool2010) is a rogue anti-spyware program designed to pilfer money from unwary computer users. AdvancedSecurityTool2010 employs a browser hijacker to redirect users to a fake scan page which produces bogus results claiming the PC is infected with malware. The system will then be bombarded by pop-up alerts urging the purchase of Advanced Security Tool 2010 to remove the so-called threats. Do not fall for this trickery. It is a blatant scam to get you to spend money. Remove AdvancedSecurityTool2010 using a reliable antispyware program.

Advanced Security Tool 2010 belongs to the WinWeb Security family, which includes members such as Advanced PC Shield 2012, AVASoft Antivirus Professional, Disk Antivirus Professional, Live Essential Platinum, Live Security Platinum, Microsoft Antivirus 2013, MS Removal Tool, Personal Shield Pro, Security Monitor 2012, Security Scanner 2012, Security Shield, Security Shield 2012, Security Shield/Scanner, Security Sphere 2012, Security Tool, Smart Fortress 2012, Smart Protection 2012, System Adware Scanner 2010, System Care Antivirus, System Progressive Protection, System Security, System Security 2012, System Tool 2011, Total Security, Total Security 2009, Windows Attacks Preventor, Windows Secure Kit 2011, Windows Ultra-Antivirus and Winweb Security.

Advanced Security Tool 2010 Automatic Detection Tool (Recommended)

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Technical Details

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	Advanced Security Tool 2010.lnk	220
2	%UserProfile%\ ntload.dll	52
3	%AppData%\ scan.dll	28
4	%APPDATA%\ asectool.exe	21
5	%UserProfile%\ rundll32.exe	21

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}AdvSecTool
The following CLSID's were detected:
HKEY..\..\{CLSID Path} {80c10400-59cb-4c79-97ce-cc693103afca}