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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.

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Technical Details

File System Modifications

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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