subject: Danger Alert:Antivirus 8! [print this page] Just when we think all the rogues have stopped, we are presented with yet another one. This time the rogue antispyware application goes by the name of Antivirus 8.Antivirus 8 comes from the company which goes by the name of Innovagest2000 SL.Antivirus 8 actually originates from the same family as Antivirus 7.
You need to be aware of the factor that Antivirus 8 will gain access to your computer system when you least expect it. It will enter your machine through malicious websites which may pretend to be online scanners but are actually advertisements which state that your computer system is infected.
Antivirus 8 may generate the following warning messages:
"This copy of AV is not genuine
Your may be a victim of software counterfeiting. This copy of Antivirus8 is not genuine and is not eligible to receive the full range of upgrades and product support from Microsoft."
"Warning! Identity theft attampt detected!
Attacker IP:
Attack Target: Microsoft Corp. Keys
Description: Remote host tries to get access to your personal information."
"Warning! New Virus Detected!
Threat Detected: Email-Worm.Zhelatin
Infected file: Description: Worm Email-Worm.Zhelatin.vy is virus-like malware with destructive code, and is able to mutate, replacing its own code by itself. This makes Email-Worm.Zhelatin.vy very dangerous, hard to find, and difficult to delete. Like most viruses, worm Email-Worm-Zhelatin.vy may spread to other computers by secretly emailing themselves to Internet users in your address book."
You need to be aware of the factor that all the warning messages are fake and are simply an attempt to try and make you believe that your computer system is infected. Do not buy, install or purchase any full versions as this is seriously a bad idea and you will end up with less money than you had before. It is best to remove Antivirus 8 with the use of an antispyware removal tool that is effective.
