AnVi

AnVi Description

AnVi is a rogue anti-virus program that reports false threats and displays fake security alerts on your PC. AnVi does this to convince you that your computer is infected with malware. This fake program is promoted and installed through the use of Trojans and often comes bundled with other malicious software.

AnVi is part of a blatant scam used to con you into paying for removal of infections which don’t exist. Remove AnVi and all associated threats using an updated anti-virus program.

AnVi belongs to the FakeCog (CoreGuard) family, which includes members such as Digital Protection, Coreguard Antivirus 2009, Data Protection, Defense Center, Dr Guard, Fraud.Defense Center, Malware Protection Center, Paladin Antivirus, PC Protection Center, PC Protection Center 2008, Protection Center, Protection System, User Protection and Your Protection.

Aliases

Trojan/Downloader.FraudLoad.xerf [TheHacker]Mal/Generic-L [Sophos]probably a variant of Win32/Adware.CoreguardAntivi [NOD32]Trojan:Win32/Neop [Microsoft]Win32.TRDldr.FraudLo [eSafe]TrojanDownloader.FraudLoad.xe [CAT-QuickHeal]Trojan/Win32.FraudLoad.gen [Antiy-AVL]SecurityRisk.Downldr [PCTools]probably a variant of Win32/Adware.CoreguardAntivi [NOD32]3399764 'Trojan-Downloader.Win32.FraudLoad [Ikarus]

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AnVi Automatic Detection Tool (Recommended)

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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	%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\AnVi	548
2	%ProgramFiles%\AnVi	541
3	%ProgramFiles%\ AnVi\ avthook.dll	117
4	%PROGRAMFILES%\ AnVi\ avt.exe	94
5	%PROGRAMFILES(x86)%\ Anvisoft\ Anvi Smart Defender\ toolbox\ adblocker\ ADBlockerSrv.exe	12
6	%PROGRAMFILES(x86)%\ Anvisoft\ Anvi Smart Defender\ ASDTray.exe	12