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Scanner-pc-2010.org

Posted: January 20, 2010

Scanner-pc-2010.org is a Browser Hijacker that distributes Internet Security 2010 fake anti-spyware. The main purpose of this application is to steal computer users' money. Scanner-pc-2010.org hijacks the computer and changes some of the Internet settings. Users will be redirected to a fake scanner that imitates drives, runs a potential system scan and then shows supposed threats. Once you choose to remove infections or even try to cancel the process, your system downloads and installs Internet Security 2010. Eventually, you will be asked to purchase a license for Internet Security 2010. Do not fall for any of this trickery and ignore everything associated to Scanner-pc-2010.org. Use reliable antivirus software to remove Scanner-pc-2010.org and all threats linked to this cyberscam.

File System Modifications

  • The following files were created in the system:
    # File Name
    1 Internet Security 2010.lnk
    2 IS2010.exe 41.exe
    3 winhelper86.dll
    4 winlogon86.exe
    5 winupdate86.exe

Registry Modifications

  • The following newly produced Registry Values are:
    HKEY..\..\..\..{Subkeys}HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\IS2010HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run "Internet Security 2010"HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\..{RunKeys}HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run "winupdate86.exe"
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