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FakeAlert-Krypt.c

Posted: May 14, 2010

FakeAlert-Krypt.c is a Trojan which produces fake alerts to create an impression that the computer is severely infected with malware. FakeAlert-Krypt.c will advise users to buy the registered version of a fake security program as the only solution to clean the computer from the alleged viruses. Remove FakeAlert-Krypt.c before it wreaks havoc on your system.

File System Modifications

  • The following files were created in the system:
    # File Name
    1 c:\Documents and Settings\%user%\Application Data\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch\Security essentials 2010.lnk
    2 c:\Documents and Settings\%user%\Desktop\Security essentials 2010.lnk
    3 c:\Documents and Settings\%user%\Start Menu\Security essentials 2010.lnk
    4 c:\Program Files\Securityessentials2010
    5 c:\Program Files\Securityessentials2010\SE2010.exe

Registry Modifications

  • The following newly produced Registry Values are:
    HKEY..\..\..\..{Subkeys}HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run "Security essentials 2010″ Data: C:\Program Files\Securityessentials2010\SE2010.exeHKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\SE2010
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