14 July 2009
A Computer Parasite MalwareBot
MalwareBot is a rogue antispyware application, which is known for the use of malicious tactics trying to trick the PC users into buying its “full versionâ€. MalwareBot usually performs a fake scan, displays fake notifications of non-existent security and privacy risks and offers the malware for elimination of the parasites. It must be added that all the threats found on the system of the computer are legitimate network applications.
The most common way to download MalwareBot is its home page. Also it can be promoted through the use of Trojans and other malicious software. Once inside, this scareware warns the user about numbers of infections and the great privacy risk. MalwareBot is trying to fool the user and that is why popup ads guarantee this rogue to protect the machine. After clicking on the link the user is prompted to pay for licensed application.
All the alerts should not be relied on and the purchasing this scamware is a waste of money. The better way is to remove MalwareBot from the PC without any hesitation.
These files should be deleted, if the user wants to get rid of MalwareBot: [Year- Month- Date_ Time].log, [RANDOM CHARACTERS].tmp, DataBase.ref, MalwareBot.exe, MalwareBot.url, vistaCPtasks.xml, [RANDOM CHARACTERS].msi, Icon.exe, MalwareBot, Scheduled Scan.job.
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