SmartDefenderPro

Common name:
SmartDefenderPro
Technical name:
Adware/SmartDefenderPro
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 8, 2009
Detection updated on:
July 10, 2009
Statistics
No
Brief Description

SmartDefenderPro 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.
SmartDefenderPro 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

SmartDefenderPro is easy to recognize, as it shows the following symptoms:
When it is run, the program starts scanning the system in search for possible malware:






Once finished, a warning message is displayed, informing users that their computer is infected: