SecretService

Common name:
SecretService
Technical name:
Adware/SecretService
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 21, 2009
Detection updated on:
July 24, 2009
Statistics
No
Brief Description

SecretService 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.
SecretService 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

SecretService is easy to recognize, as it shows the following symptoms:
When it is run, an interface like the following is displayed, which is similar to a legitimate security program:




Additionally, it adds an icon belonging to the program in the taskbar of the Internet Explorer browser: