Windows XP Internet Security 2012

Posted: January 11, 2012

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Threat Level:	1/10
Infected PCs:	333

First Seen:	January 11, 2012
Last Seen:	May 10, 2023
OS(es) Affected:	Windows

Windows XP Internet Security 2012 is part of the FakeVimes subgroup of rogue anti-malware scanners and borrows most of its appearance and features from previous versions of FakeVimes-based scamware. Although Windows XP Internet Security 2012 will pretend to be able to detect and remove PC threats, Windows XP Internet Security 2012 actually is considered a PC threat itself, due to its usage of a fraudulent Security Center applet, inaccurate infection alerts and other forms of deceptive marketing that are common for rogue security products. SpywareRemove.com malware experts recommend that you treat Windows XP Internet Security 2012 the same as you would treat any other member of the FakeRean family and delete Windows XP Internet Security 2012 with a legitimate anti-malware product of your choice.

Windows XP Internet Security 2012: the Exact Opposite of Effective Security for Any Operating System

Windows XP Internet Security 2012 is a variant of other types of FakeVimes scamware products that tailor their names to match the operating system that they infect. Since FakeVimes-based rogue security applications only attack Windows, non-Windows computers are relatively-safe from Windows XP Internet Security 2012 infections. However, you may also encounter Windows XP Internet Security 2012 by other names, such as Antivirus 2008 Pro, Antivirus XP 2008, Windows Antivirus 2008, Vista Antivirus 2008, PC Clean Pro, Antivirus Pro 2009, Rogue.Vista Antivirus 2008, AntiSpy Safeguard, ThinkPoint, Spyware Protection 2010, Internet Antivirus 2011, Palladium Pro, XP Anti-Virus 2011, CleanThis, XP Security 2012, XP Home Security 2012 and AntiVirus PRO 2015.

Windows XP Internet Security 2012 may have the looks of a real anti-malware program, but its functions are as far from anti-malware features as it's possible to get: Windows XP Internet Security 2012's error messages report problems that don't exist and Windows XP Internet Security 2012's system scans detect PC threats that aren't present. Windows XP Internet Security 2012 may install fraudulent Security Center applets that link back to Windows XP Internet Security 2012's website.

The Surprisingly Simple Cure for Windows XP Internet Security 2012's Fraud

The obvious Windows XP Internet Security 2012 attacks noted above can also be accompanied by subtle ones, such as browser hijacks that block security websites or attacks against unrelated applications that prevent you from accessing real anti-malware products. Other issues may also be evident due to the potential presence of trojan droppers (such as Zlob or Vundo) that are commonly-known to install rogue anti-malware programs like Windows XP Internet Security 2012. PC threats that install FakeVimes scamware are also likely to disguise themselves in the form of fake updates for movie players, but may also infect your PC through other routes (such as spam e-mail messages).

Regardless of the issues that Windows XP Internet Security 2012 may be causing for your PC, the best thing for your computer is to delete Windows XP Internet Security 2012 with real anti-malware applications. Windows XP Internet Security 2012 can be disabled via Safe Mode, the Command Prompt and other Windows security measures, if necessary, to allow this to occur.

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:

[3 RANDOM SYMBOLS].exe

File name: [3 RANDOM SYMBOLS].exe
File type: Executable File
Mime Type: unknown/exe
Group: Malware file

%AllUsersProfile%\[RANDOM]

File name: %AllUsersProfile%\[RANDOM]
Group: Malware file

%AppData%\Local\[RANDOM]

File name: %AppData%\Local\[RANDOM]
Group: Malware file

%AppData%\Local\[RANDOM].exe

File name: %AppData%\Local\[RANDOM].exe
File type: Executable File
Mime Type: unknown/exe
Group: Malware file

%AppData%\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Templates\[RANDOM]

File name: %AppData%\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Templates\[RANDOM]
Group: Malware file

%Temp%\[RANDOM]

File name: %Temp%\[RANDOM]
Group: Malware file

Additional Information

The following URL's were detected:

askinginfo.com/?q=

XP Internet Security 2012