Fake-Alert software, also called fake AV or rogue anti-virus software, is malware that masquerades as a legitimate security application. These threats employ social engineering tactics to trick users into purchasing and installing malicious products. Once installed, a system scan will run that subsequently claims that the machine is infected. Other nefarious activity is occurring in the background, including the disabling of legitimate security applications.
The Fake Alert Stinger uses “Super Scan” mode for detection and remediation targeted specifically at fake-alert threats.
Super Scan achieves the following:
Terminates malicious processes that hinder anti-virus software from running properly
Restarts the Windows Explorer process to remove any hooks created by malware to prevent re-infections
Fixes file associations and other registry-based policies that are typically altered by fake-alert threats to remain active or to prevent normal use of system tools
In summary, Super Scan brings an infected system to a state that allows anti-virus software to scan and remediate effectively.
What´s New in version 10.2.0.190:
New Detections:
FakeAlert-Kraddare.a
FakeAlert-Kraddare.b
FakeAlert-Kraddare.c
FakeAlert-Rena.v
Generic FakeAlert.cx
Generic FakeAlert.cy
W32/Rimecud.gen.bv
Enhanced Detections:
Bredolab.gen.c
Downloader-BCS
Downloader-CEW.au
Downloader-CEW.bd
Exploit-PDF.i
FakeAlert-AVPSec.l
FakeAlert-HP
FakeAlert-KS
FakeAlert-Rena.p
FakeAlert-Rena.q
FakeAlert-Rena.s
FakeAlert-Rena.u
FakeAlert-SecurityTool
FakeAlert-SecurityTool.bt
FakeAlert-SecurityTool.cp
FakeAlert-SpywareProtect
FakeAlert-SysDef
FakeAlert-SysDef.b
FakeAlert-XPSecCenter
Generic Downloader.gx
Generic Downloader.z
Generic Downloader.z!1516DDBD
Generic FakeAlert
Generic FakeAlert!9F6E4576
Generic FakeAlert.a
Generic FakeAlert.br
Generic FakeAlert.cw
OSX/FakeAlert-MacDefender
VBS/Autorun.worm.k
W32/Autorun.worm.aabq
W32/Autorun.worm.c
W32/Autorun.worm.g
W32/Autorun.worm.g!0BE8F32E
W32/Autorun.worm.h
W32/Nuwar.dam
W32/Rimecud
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