AlphaAntivirus

Common name: AlphaAntivirus
Technical name: Adware/AlphaAntivirus
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 downloaded from certain websites where banners or pop-up windows are displayed.

Affected platforms:
Windows 2003/XP/2000/NT/ME/98/95

First detected on:
Sept. 29, 2009

Detection updated on:
Oct. 2, 2009
Statistics
No

Brief Description

AlphaAntivirus 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.
AlphaAntivirus 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. It can also reach the computer in a link that can be received via spam messages, fraudulent websites, etc.






Visible Symptoms

AlphaAntivirus eis easy to recognize, as it displays the following symptoms:
When it is run, the installation process of the program starts and several screens are displayed, among them the following:






Once installed, it starts scanning the computer in search for possible malware: