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Spyware name: Security Essentials Ultimate Pack

Date added: 9 June 2011 | Type: Rogue Programs

Description

Security Essentials Ultimate Pack is a rogue anti-spyware program, which pretends to be virus and spyware removal tool.

Removal instructions

To remove this Spyware infection, download Spyware Doctor, install it and run full computer scan. At the end of the scan choose Fix Checked to start computer cleaning process.

Behavior

· Annoying pop-ups. Alerts and warnings appearring frequently and stating that the computer has been infected. It also can be promotional message asking to register or buy some rogue program.
· Disabled Task Manager. Blocked from opening either displaying some alert message or without it.
· Exaggerated PC scan reports. Even if the computer is clean scan report stating that the system is infected is generated.
· Fake security warnings. Warnings stating that the computer system is not secure.
· Fake virus alerts. Alerts stating that spyware or viruses have been detected on the computer system.
· Heavy rogue program advertising. Notices about fake anti-spyware software that are displayed frequently and are disturbing from work.
· Slow computer. Slower computer performance noticed.
· Slow Internet connection. Internet can be accessed from the computer, but the speed is very slow.
· The risk of fraudulent payment. Frequent user persuading to buy rogue program license.
· Unexpected system reboots. Restarts that have not been initiated by user.

Files

%AllUsersProfile%\Security Essentials Ultimate Pack\SecEls.exe
%AllUsersProfile%\Security Essentials Ultimate Pack\sebrls\seufrvxls.cfg

Symptoms in Hijackthis

O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [updatesst] "%AllUsersProfile%\Security Essentials Ultimate Pack\SecEls.exe"