Fake_AV.Eco AntiVirus 2010
- Type: Spyware
- Category: Rogue Programs
- Discovered: 26 November 2009
- Removal tools: Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware, Spyware Doctor
1. Introduction
Eco AntiVirus 2010 is unreliable and inefficient computer application, also known as fake anti-virus program and is classified as a rogue program.
The primary and overarching objective of such programs - scare user by simulating the presence of virus on the computer system, thus trying to poke Eco antivirus 2010 as virus removal tool.
In order to show the existence of viruses, Eco AntiVirus 2010 will start computer scan right after the program has been installed, generating fake report in the end, containing threat names, indicating legitimate Windows files or files that cannot cause any harm.
Although Eco AntiVirus 2010 will ask to buy program license in order to activate virus removal function, it is powerless against computer threats and will not eliminate viruses, posing a serious danger to computer system and hence user's privacy.
If you mistakenly purchased Eco AntiVirus 2010, contact the bank issuing the card, report of the fraudulent money order and ask for refund. Keep in mind that criminals could usurp your personal information, which can be used for dirty purposes.
The primary and overarching objective of such programs - scare user by simulating the presence of virus on the computer system, thus trying to poke Eco antivirus 2010 as virus removal tool.
In order to show the existence of viruses, Eco AntiVirus 2010 will start computer scan right after the program has been installed, generating fake report in the end, containing threat names, indicating legitimate Windows files or files that cannot cause any harm.
Although Eco AntiVirus 2010 will ask to buy program license in order to activate virus removal function, it is powerless against computer threats and will not eliminate viruses, posing a serious danger to computer system and hence user's privacy.
If you mistakenly purchased Eco AntiVirus 2010, contact the bank issuing the card, report of the fraudulent money order and ask for refund. Keep in mind that criminals could usurp your personal information, which can be used for dirty purposes.
2. Eco AntiVirus 2010 removal tools:
- Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware (for the installation guide click here)
- Spyware Doctor (for the installation guide click here)
3. Screenshot:
4. Eco AntiVirus 2010 files:
vec.exe5. Hijackthis entries:
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [mxcll] C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\eca\vec.exe
O20 - Winlogon Notify: f8a38117705 - C:\WINDOWS\System32\nwevent32.dll (file missing)
O23 - Service: Õîñ-ïðîöåññ äëÿ ñëóæá Windows (svchosts) - Unknown owner - C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchosts.exe
O23 - Service: Ìîíèòîð ñèñòåìíûõ ñîáûòèé DNS (sysmon32) - Unknown owner - C:\WINDOWS\system32\sysmon32.exe
O23 - Service: Windows Spool Services (winspoolsvc) - Unknown owner - C:\WINDOWS\system32\csrsc.exe
O20 - Winlogon Notify: f8a38117705 - C:\WINDOWS\System32\nwevent32.dll (file missing)
O23 - Service: Õîñ-ïðîöåññ äëÿ ñëóæá Windows (svchosts) - Unknown owner - C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchosts.exe
O23 - Service: Ìîíèòîð ñèñòåìíûõ ñîáûòèé DNS (sysmon32) - Unknown owner - C:\WINDOWS\system32\sysmon32.exe
O23 - Service: Windows Spool Services (winspoolsvc) - Unknown owner - C:\WINDOWS\system32\csrsc.exe