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PCoptimizer 2010

Posted: December 4, 2010

Threat Metric

Threat Level: 10/10
Infected PCs: 9
First Seen: December 6, 2010
Last Seen: August 17, 2022
OS(es) Affected: Windows

ScreenshotPCoptimizer 2010 is a rogue optimization tool designed to simulate virus detections and system errors only to drive computer users to purchase its license. If you're infected with PCoptimizer 2010, the program will display fake system alerts that allege to have found security issues with the running processes on your computer and conveniently puts itself as the program that can fix your computer. No matter what button you click on the fake system alerts, you will be redirected to the main PCoptimizer 2010 screen where you will be persuaded to purchase the full version.

Once you fall for its scam and agree to have PCoptimizer 2010 clean your computer, it will state to have partially fixed the PC problem and unless you purchase the program it will not repair the other security issues. Do not fall for PCoptimizer2010's trickery and remove this program from your computer immediately using a proven security tool that removes malware and rogue optimization programs.

Technical Details

File System Modifications

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The following files were created in the system:



%ProgramFiles%\PC\PCoptimizer 2010\PCoptimizer2010.exe File name: PCoptimizer2010.exe
Size: 2.34 MB (2341376 bytes)
MD5: 6ad932b045a4ac666659d496a81af52d
Detection count: 46
File type: Executable File
Mime Type: unknown/exe
Path: %ProgramFiles%\PC\PCoptimizer 2010
Group: Malware file
Last Updated: December 6, 2010

Additional Information

The following directories were created:
%ProgramFiles%\PC\PCoptimizer 2010
The following messages's were detected:
# Message
1Warning!
Security alert
Name: taskmgr.exe
Location: C:\WINDOWS\System32
Attempt to modify register key entries is detected. Register entries analysis is recommended.
Deny or Enable Protection.
2Warning!
Security alert
Name: taskmgr.exe
Location: C:\WINDOWS\System32
Potentially harmful script execution is detected. It is strongly recommended to run total System scanning.
Deny or Enable Protection.

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