AVG Research Lab: Fake Security Software
January 21st, 2009 | by security |ToughOnThreats asked:
AVG Research Lab presents video to show how easily a user can be scammed into buying a fake security program, through a drive by download.
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25 Responses to “AVG Research Lab: Fake Security Software”
By Brickstin on Jan 24, 2009 | Reply
DEWAYNE
I run a small business: “PC ER” : build Customs & Fix Pcs. When people come in for PC trouble Many have probs with Symantic, Defender, McAffe etc. Ive serviced allot of computers over the years & I noticed in my experience the best Viral programs Ive used are AVG & Avast. Their low memory managed. & have good search tracing for issues like this. NOte: I.E 7.0 is 80% more at risk for scripted Viruses/ Torgys so forth: AVG & avast rids them even Security Toolbar 3.1, SpyBot Search & Destroy=Fake
By kaptenclawmember999 on Jan 26, 2009 | Reply
AUGUSTINE
WTF YOU FAKE FROM FAKE
By darkside1222 on Jan 28, 2009 | Reply
ESTEBAN
no they get deleted……
By imademon112 on Jan 30, 2009 | Reply
BEAU
no they automaticly get cleared from Vault and get put back on the computer
By slaterking1000 on Jan 31, 2009 | Reply
AUGUST
i think they get deleted.
By darkmastachief on Feb 2, 2009 | Reply
CODY
hey this is that other guy
By hermioneronharry4lif on Feb 3, 2009 | Reply
DUANE
No..
By 8secondBusa on Feb 3, 2009 | Reply
EZEQUIEL
Do NOT download SystemDefender!
By coldkeyes on Feb 6, 2009 | Reply
EUSEBIO
ya avg should remove fake internet security software.
By jgmc05 on Feb 9, 2009 | Reply
DERICK
Will the AVG software remove this particular type of virus?
By XxPietro99xX on Feb 12, 2009 | Reply
GIL
wow. cool video
By darkside1222 on Feb 13, 2009 | Reply
DUDLEY
Im ganna ask something. When you uninstall avg 7.5 and there are viruses in the virus vault will the virus some out of the virus vault and infect my computer?
By xxamandeepxx93 on Feb 14, 2009 | Reply
CHUCK
avg is the best trust i have it and my computer is all good!!!!!!!!!!!!
By wolfaaron on Feb 17, 2009 | Reply
BENEDICT
gay
By plastiksp00n on Feb 18, 2009 | Reply
CRISTOBAL
ummm…go AVG! lol, but srsly, it is the best for free..
By blader2269 on Feb 19, 2009 | Reply
BRICE
AVG just roxxxx!
i was using nod32 earliar, my computer was fine.. but sometime it crashes and shutdown’s all time after about an hour.
Then i changed my anti virus into Avg and gave a scan.. there my probs all gone!!
74 viruses detected when NOD32 didn’t.
Thats all because of AVG’s new v8.0
One advantage of AVG is,
Avg is always free while all other anti-virus’ needs keygens,serial,fixes and all junk stuff which may cause problems.
and also keygens with .exe extentions are always virus!!
By coldkeyes on Feb 22, 2009 | Reply
ADOLPH
SystemDefender is a rogue security program that is advertised and installed by the Vundo Trojan and other malware. The Vundo infection is typically installed by visiting or downloading executables from certain ***** or pornographic web sites. Once these infections are installed, the computer will be bombarded with popups and fake security alerts stating that you are infected or have security risks.
By XXXTHEKINGXX on Feb 22, 2009 | Reply
ANDREW
avg is the best
By webforp on Feb 22, 2009 | Reply
ARNOLDO
it’s not realy a virus it just make you waste money
By theworldsucks1 on Feb 23, 2009 | Reply
ADALBERTO
is the SystemDefender(program that popped up at 1:50) actual anti virus or…?should i download it?
By gorba4ov on Feb 23, 2009 | Reply
ELMER
is the paid AVG better than the Trend Micro?
By techguy348 on Feb 24, 2009 | Reply
ADRIAN
wough! Harmful Virus!
By yrollom on Feb 25, 2009 | Reply
CASEY
go avg the best of all the best
By DanielGamesVideo on Feb 26, 2009 | Reply
ELDRIDGE
Me loves AVG. Thank You AVG Technologies. (Formerly Grisoft.)
By cyberlinksfan on Feb 27, 2009 | Reply
CHARLES
I hope that the man who is creating that fake antivirus and all of its components that are runnng advertaisments will get what he deserves.