Spyware

AV Master, also known as AntivirusMaster, Antivirus Master or AVMaster, is a rogue anti-spyware program and a clone of Antivirus 2008. AV Master may infect your computer system with the help of either the Trojan Zlob or Vundo which are most commonly found bundled on fake video codecs. Once your infected with AV Master, it will prompt numerous fake popups and system notifications that interfere with your workflow. AV Master's fake messages are shown to push you into buying AV Master's licensed version. AV Master's messages inform you that the computer system is infected with a large amount of spyware, one the messages says: "WARNING! Attack Detected. Antivirus Master has detected possible harmful actions from remote computer on the network. Blaster/Sasser.variant worm behaviour detected. You have to register your copy to get full protection feature set and an ability to defeat upcoming threats. To begin online registration, please click "Activate now" button below." AV Master's creators have designed these messages only to scare you into spending money on a product that doesn't give what is alleges to deliver. AV Master is in the same trojan family as Advanced Antivirus, Vista Antivirus 2008, and Ultimate Antivirus 2008. AV Master may launch every time you boot your computer.