Antivirus XP now Antivirus Plus

Date December 8, 2008

Like a big catfish going after a dough ball, folks are snapping up malware like it’s a $20 bill blowing across a parking lot. Specifically, we’re talking about the old “Antivirus XP”, which is now making the rounds re-branded as “Antivirus Plus”.

Behold…

System Tray

Antivirus Plus system tray message

Desktop Icon

If you're smart, you won't run this program

Fake Infection Alert

The only 'malicious software' that needs to be removed in this picture is Antivirus Plus itself!

And I’d be willing to bet there are entries in the Quick Launch bar and start menu as well.

ATTENTION PLANET EARTH!

** Antivirus XP 2008, 2009 and Antivirus Plus are SPYWARE! **

They are not helpful programs, and you certainly shouldn’t give these folks your credit card number, OK??

Scroll down for removal instructions. Thank you! :-)

Props to Kevin Royalty [SBS-MVP] for snapping these pics on his camera phone.

REMOVAL
According to Kevin, our old pal Malwarebytes still gets rid of this nasty. Thanks for the heads-up Kev!

Rating 3.00 out of 5

Category Posted in Malware

No Responses to “Antivirus XP now Antivirus Plus”

  1. SBS Blog by Chris Timm said:

    December 9th, 2008 at 8:25 am

    The Antivirus 2009 that we have come to “hate” so much, which has caused problems for a lot of our customers, is back.. This time is wearing a new hat.. Have a look at this article…http://www.nogeekleftbehind.com/2008/12/08/antivirus-xp-now-antivirus-plus/Dont Say I didn’t warn you

  2. Technology thoughts for your business... said:

    January 5th, 2009 at 3:18 pm

    Twitter Strategy: The Incomplete Guide for Beginners  an excellent post by inbound marketing guru Paul Roetzer at PR 20/20.XP Anti-Virus 2008 is Back now called Anti-Virus Plus *ugh*

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