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AVG-Online-Scanner.com

Posted: November 4, 2008

AVG-Online-Scanner.com is a misleading website associated with browser hijackers. AVG-Online-Scanner.com is used by cybercriminals to promote rogue anti-spyware applications. While being redirected to AVG-Online-Scanner.com, it will attempt to infect your computer with WinSpywareProtect, Antivirus Scanner and Web Spy Shield. The name of the AVG-Online-Scanner.com seems to be that of a trustworthy AVG anti-virus and security software website but, in truth, it's simply a trick used by scammer in order to fool PC users into believing it's a genuine website. If your PC is infected with any of rogue security programs, your web browser will be redirceted AVG-Online-Scanner.com because these malware infections will block other legitimate websites.

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:



avg-online-scanner.exe File name: avg-online-scanner.exe
File type: Executable File
Mime Type: unknown/exe
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