PCSecurity2009

Common name:
PCSecurity2009
Technical name:
Adware/PCSecurity2009
Threat level:
Medium
Type:
Adware
Effects:
It is an adware program which deceives users and warns them of unexisting threats in their computers. In order to eliminate them, they are enticed to purchase a certain program. It can reach the computer through banners or pop-up windows which are displayed in certain websites.
Affected platforms:
Windows 2003/XP/2000/NT/ME/98/95
First detected on:
July 10, 2009
Detection updated on:
July 17, 2009
Statistics
No
Brief Description

PCSecurity2009 is an adware program that deceives users warning them of unexisting threats in their computers so that they purchase a certain program that removes them from the computer.
PCSecurity2009 can reach the computer when the user accesses certain websites which display banners or pop-up windows which lead to the download of this program.
Visible Symptoms

PCSecurity2009 is easy to recognize, as it shows the following symptoms:
When it is run, the following installation screen is displayed, informing that the program is being downloaded:




Once installed, it displays a warning message in the Taskbar, informing users that their computer is infected: