Antivirus System PRO is rogue antivirus/antispyware program, new version of Spyware protect 2009. Like other fake antispyware programs, it uses fake alerts and false positives to trick you into buying the software. Antivirus System PRO usually installed itself onto your computer without your permission, through trojans and browser security holes.
During installation Antivirus System Pro configures itself to run automatically every time, when your computer starts. Immediately after launch, Antivirus System Pro starts scanning the computer and list a lot of threats to trick you to buy the paid version of the rogue. All of these threats are fake, so you can safely ignore them.
While the Antivirus System Pro is running, your computer will display fake alerts, an example:
Windows Security alertWindows reports that computer is infected. Antivirus softwarehelps to protect your computer against viruses and othersecurity threats. Click here for the scan your computer. Yoursystem might be at risk now.
Also Antivirus System Pro will install a Internet Explorer BHO module (iehelper.dll) that will hijack Internet Explorer and randomly shows a “Internet Explorer cannot display the webpage. Needed Powerfull PC Protection” warning page (uses fake address security.microsoft.com), instead of the site you are trying to browse to:
Internet Explorer Warning - visiting this web site may harm your computer!
Most likely causes: The website contains exploits that can launch a malicious code on your computerSuspicious network activity detectedThere might be an active spyware running on your computer
What you can try: - Purchase Antivirus System PRO for secure Internet surfing (Recommended).- Check your computer for viruses and malware.- More information
The warning is fake and should be ignored! Antivirus System Pro can be safely removed from your computer along with any other trojan infections if the proper steps are taken. If you are a non-techie computer user then this method of removing Antivirus System Pro and any associated malware from your computer is for you.
