By Jim
Updated on Wednesday, January 27th, 2010
Were you searching for a review on that new anti-spyware program, Desktop Security 2010? Well, you’re in for a big surprise. Desktop Security 2010 is really a scam. That’s right, it is a fake anti-spyware designed by wicked developers to extort money from unsuspecting victims.
Your system usually gets infected by this malware through trojans. If you’re fond of downloading illegal copies of the latest movies, you have to be familiar with the video codecs some of them require in order to play. We’re sorry to tell you, but many of those video codecs are actually trojans. And that’s how harmful programs like Desktop Security 2010 make their way to your hard drive.
So what does this malware do? For one, it installs files and inserts entries in your Windows system registry. The purpose is to consume precious memory and CPU resources. Thus, you can be sure your computer’s performance will gradually deteriorate.
You’ll then see popups (generated by the malware itself) alerting you of the presence of malware in your system. The popups will also promote the “full version” of Desktop Security 2010 as the surest way to get rid of the said threats. You now know everything’s part of the elaborate Desktop Security 2010 scam.
Symptoms Of Infection
- Your computer is acting slow. Desktop Security 2010 slow down your system significantly. This includes starting up, shutting down, playing games, and surfing the web.
- You are getting pestered with pop ups. Desktop Security 2010 infects your registry and uses it to launch annoying pop up ads out of nowhere.
- Searches are redirected or your homepage and desktop are settings are changed. This is a symptom of a very serious Desktop Security 2010 infection.
Dangers Of Infection
Viruses like Desktop Security 2010 will infect your registry and other important system files. If the infection is not treated it can cause a complete collapse of your system.
Some Desktop Security 2010 infections contain spyware and keyloggers which can be used to record sensitive data like passwords, credit card, bank account, and social security numbers. The longer you allow the infection to fester, the greater the chance of identity fraud.
How To Remove Infection Manually
Uninstall Desktop Security 2010 Processes
jkfuckjs.exe
uninstall.exe
[random characters].exe
kgn.exe
kilslmd.exe
kn.a.exe
securitycenter.exe
Desktop Security 2010.exe
Delete Desktop Security 2010 Files
c:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Desktop Security 2010.lnk
c:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Desktop Security 2010\Activate Desktop Security 2010.lnk
c:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Desktop Security 2010\Desktop Security 2010.lnk
c:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Desktop Security 2010\Help Desktop Security 2010.lnk
c:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Desktop Security 2010\How to Activate Desktop Security 2010.lnk
%UserProfile%\Application Data\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch\Desktop Security 2010.lnk
%UserProfile%\Local Settings\Temp\gedx_ae09.exe
%UserProfile%\Local Settings\Temp\jkfuckjs.exe
%UserProfile%\Local Settings\Temp\kgn.exe
%UserProfile%\Local Settings\Temp\kilslmd.exe
%UserProfile%\Local Settings\Temp\kn.a.exe
c:\Program Files\Desktop Security 2010
c:\Program Files\Desktop Security 2010\daily.cvd
c:\Program Files\Desktop Security 2010\Desktop Security 2010.exe
c:\Program Files\Desktop Security 2010\guide.chm
c:\Program Files\Desktop Security 2010\hjengine.dll
c:\Program Files\Desktop Security 2010\mfc71.dll
c:\Program Files\Desktop Security 2010\MFC71ENU.DLL
c:\Program Files\Desktop Security 2010\msvcp71.dll
c:\Program Files\Desktop Security 2010\msvcr71.dll
c:\Program Files\Desktop Security 2010\pthreadVC2.dll
c:\Program Files\Desktop Security 2010\securitycenter.exe
c:\Program Files\Desktop Security 2010\taskmgr.dll
c:\Program Files\Desktop Security 2010\uninstall.exe
c:\WINDOWS\system32\[random characters].exe
Remove Desktop Security 2010 Registry Files
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Desktop Security 2010
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon “Shell” = “C:\Program Files\Desktop Security 2010\Desktop Security 2010.exe”
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\User Agent\Post Platform “Desktop Security 2010″
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run “[random characters]”
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run “Desktop Security 2010″
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run “SecurityCenter”
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Warning! If Spyware Doctor is blocked by the virus then run your system in safe mode and try again. To do this reboot your system and tap F8 repeatedly as your computer starts up. Then run Spyware Doctor as normal.
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