Spyware

Antivirus 2009, also known as Antivirus2009, av2009.exe, is a rogue anti-spyware program that uses false spyware results to lure you to purchase its full version. Antivirus 2009 is usually promoted via a ZLOB/MediaAccess Codec installer found on adult websites. You can also install it manually on the rogue website antivirus-scanner.com. Antivirus 2009 may use its system scanner to display false positives which work as an incentive to make unsuspecting users purchase Antivirus 2009's commercial version. AntiVirus 2009 may also display other third-party ads and, according to its EULA, AntiVirus 2009 has adware terms added. Do not click on any link provided by Antivirus 2009. Once you click on the link provided, you'll be redirected to Antivirus 2009's website (antivirus2009.com) to download and purchase Antivirus 2009's rogue anti-spyware program. Antivirus 2009 has the ability to recreate itself after reboot and its "System scan" messages may continue pop up on your task manager.

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