22 June 2007
Contravirus - all you need to know
ContraVirus is one of the most dangerous threats you can encounter while browsing the Web. This parasite spreads with the help of Trojans and/or via browser security exploits. The purpose of ContraVirus is to milk money from gullible users by using scare tactics.
Filesnames used by contravirus: ContraVirus.exe; ContraVirus_Installer[1].exe; ToolBarNotifier.exe; XPuupdate.exe; adpiemonitor.dll; ADPNoSpam.dll; ToolBand.dll; ToolBarNotifierPS.dll; jhsvopov.dll, j5221234.dll; batqfmni.dll; nsadstc.dll; pmnno.dll; mhmnjixb.dll; ContraVirusPro.exe
ContraVirus exposed as corrupt anti-spyware parasite! - 2-spyware.com has tested ContraVirus in their labs and exposed it as being a corrupt anti-spyware threat.
SpywareDoctor and SpySweeper designated as the most reliable ContraVirus removal tools.
Anti-spyware website adds more ContraVirus removal instructions - 2-viruses.com promptly responds to new ContraVirus threat and adds manual removal instructions.
Online modeling community under attack by ContraVirus! - A reputable online modeling magazine community at Jurgita.com has been attacked by ContraVirus.
Blogger, security portal CEO adds ContraVirus definition to his blog - ContraVirus description and references added to kiguolis.com
ContraVirus classified as rogue anti-spyware - Anti-spyware community at SpywareWarrior.com indicates ContraVirus as a spyware parasite.
CNET forums crowded with ContraVirus infected users - More and more users infected by ContraVirus appear on security and virus alert forums at CNET.
AdAware cannot remove ContraVirus - June 5th, 2007: Malware remover Adaware is helpless against the new ContraVirus threat, users panic.
YouTube clip about new ContraVirus threat - A user on YouTube has posted a video that shows a full ContraVirus infection.
What exactly is ContraVirus? - Is it a virus, spyware or a trojan? Wiki Answers reports on the exact definition of ContraVirus.
ContraVirus added to SmitFraudFix definition list - SmitFraudFix can now remove ContraVirus.
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