Beware of CoreGuard Antivirus 2009
by Frank Jovine on 04/30/2009 in Fake Antivirus, Security
CoreGuardAntivirus2009 is a misleading application that gives false reports of threats on the computer. Once a user downloads this application, they’re prompted to purchase the full license in order to remove the false infection.
Name: CoreGuard Antivirus 2009
Publisher: CoreGuard Software
Risk Impact: Medium
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, Windows XP
Removal Instructions:
- Disable System Restore (Windows Me/XP).
- Update the virus definitions.
- Run a full system scan.
- Delete any values added to the registry.
For specific details on each of these steps, please click here.
Colin
May 1st, 2009
Now that’s another nasty piece of work!
Another one is Spyware Cleaner 2009, which is another rogue that installs a rootkit and backdoor trojans, but the worst part? It’s hosted on all of the major download sites as a clean application with no spyware / adware.
I downloaded it onto a fresh install which was clean and it found enough problems that didn’t exist..another case of users buying malware!
Thanks for the heads up on this will add it to list
Frank J
May 1st, 2009
More are coming Colin. 2009 will be the year of rogue software.
Extreme John
May 5th, 2009
I wonder if the people releasing this are the same people that were involved in the recent Scareware scams by the Attorney General in Washington State.
Wouldn’t it be nice if everyone would learn to make money the honest way, with hard work and dedication.
Frank J
May 5th, 2009
John,
You never know who, but it has become a real issue in 2009. There are more popping up than ever before. Keep visiting to get the latest updates here.