Description: Internet Antivirus 2011 is yet another new fake security client. This rogue application is a direct clone of My Security Shield, security Maser AV, My Security Engine, Security Guard, Security Atnivirus and I’m sure I’m missing a few others.
Like all fake security clients you are going to want to remove Internet Antivirus 2011 as soon as you realize you are infected. This program is known to highjack a users browser and direct them to a sales page for this software program. They use a similar graphic user interface ( GUI ) to Windows so people might be tricked into thinking this is a legit antivirus client. However the malware is a false security client.
The scan done by this virus shows bogus scan results. The purpose of these false results is to scare and trick the user into making a purhcase. Users will also have warning pop up about thier computer being hacked or your computer being accessed by an outside source. This is yet again a trick to make you feel a sense of urgency and make a rash decision into purchasing the fake security client.
Some of the FAKE warning messages you may see
Warning
Warning! Virus detectedSystem warning
No real-time malware, spyware and virus protection was
found. Click here to activate.System alert
Internet Antivirus 2011 has detected potentially harmful software in
your system. It is strongly recommended that you register
Internet Antivirus 2011 to remove all found threats immediately.
Warning! Identity theft attempt detected
Hidden connection IP: 128.154.26.11
Target: Microsoft Corporation keys
Internet Antivirus 2011
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As soon as you find a copy of Internet Antivirus 2011 on your computer, you need to take action to remove it. We have listed a process which involves stopping the main executable and after that you delete it as well as other traces in the registry and in temp file locations
Remove Proxy Setting so You Can Connect to the Internet Again.
The above video is for Internet Explorer. Chrome users should follow the video as well because Chrome uses the same settings. For Firefox users please read the manual guide under the How to Guides section. There is a manual guide for IE there as well.
Internet Antivirus 2011 Removal Video
Coming soon. WE still need to test out this varient.
Internet Antivirus 2011 Manual Removal Procedures
1.The first step you must take in order to remove Internet Antivirus 2011 is to stop the following processes. Your traces will NOT be the same as bellow. They will be unique to your computer.
- C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Random\IA130_287.exe ( The executable will change and may not be the same as shown )
- HINT: The random folder may look similar to 54066b or six charecters in lenth
To stop the above processes we recommend you do one of the following
1A. Just download Spyware Doctor with Antivirus and run a quick scan. It will find the above traces. Than manually browse to the directory those files are in and delete or re-name them.
1B. Right click on the Internet Antivirus 2011 icon on the desktop and select properties. Now copy the file path into Explorer (Not Internet Explorer).
1C. Browse to C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Random\ or Windows Vista / 7 C:\Users\USER NAME\AppData\[random_symbols]\ and re-name the above executables or executables that look close
The next step in Internet Antivirus 2011 removal is to delete the following file:
Windows XP:
- %UserProfile%\Application Data\Internet Antivirus 2011
%UserProfile%\Application Data\Internet Antivirus 2011\cookies.sqlite
%UserProfile%\Desktop\Internet Antivirus 2011.lnk
%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Internet Antivirus 2011.lnk
%UserProfile%\Application Data\Internet Antivirus 2011\Instructions.ini
%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\Internet Antivirus 2011.lnk
%UserProfile%\Application Data\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch\Internet Antivirus 2011.lnk
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Random\IA130_287.exe
Windows Vista/ 7:
- C:\Users\USER NAME\AppData\Internet Antivirus 2011\
- C:\Users\USER NAME\AppData\Internet Antivirus 2011
C:\Users\USER NAME\AppData\\Internet Antivirus 2011\cookies.sqlite
%UserProfile%\Desktop\Internet Antivirus 2011.lnk
%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Internet Antivirus 2011.lnk
C:\Users\USER NAME\AppData\Internet Antivirus 2011\Instructions.ini
%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\Internet Antivirus 2011.lnk
C:\Users\USER NAME\AppData\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch\Internet Antivirus 2011.lnk
C:\Users\USER NAME\AppData\Random\IA130_287.exe
Once the above steps have been completed, Internet Antivirus 2011 should no longer be running. At this time you need to run a FULL VIRUS SCAN. Don’t skip this step. We recommend you scan with Spyware Doctor with Antivirus because it is known to remove Internet Antivirus 2011 and will also pick up other viruses.
Internet Antivirus 2011 Registry Removal Proedures
Removing files and folders alone is not sufficient to completely remove Internet Antivirus 2011. The following keys and settings should also be removed from the Windows registry to complete Internet Antivirus 2011 removal:
- HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run “Internet Antivirus 2011
Internet Antivirus 2011 Directories:
Windows XP
- %Documents and Settings%\[UserName]\Application Data\Internet Antivirus 2011\
- %Documents and Settings%\All Users\Application Data\[random_symbols]\
Windows Vista/7:
- C:\Users\USER NAME\AppData\Internet Antivirus 2011\
- C:\Users\USER NAME\AppData\[random_symbols]\
Outside Resources:
http://www.2-viruses.com/remove-internet-antivirus-2011
http://forums.techguy.org/virus-other-malware-removal/967354-internet-antivirus-2011-a.html
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