By Jim
Updated on Sunday, February 21st, 2010
Here’s one fake anti-spyware with an elegant name. Security Essentials 2010 is a fake antispyware that dupes unsuspecting victims to purchase a so-called full version.
Security Essentials 2010 finds its way into your system mainly through malicious Flash player updates that actually download treacherous trojans. Free online games and videos are the usual sites that hide these trojans. Once a Security Essentials 2010 trojan is able to infiltrate your system, it will immediately alter your system registry and install files in sensitive folders.
Its deceptive strategies include launching error warnings, security warnings, and popups announcing the presence of hoards of malware. In most cases, the alleged malware are really non-existent. The only malware you need to be afraid of is the fake antispyware itself. Don’t be fooled by the automatic scans that Security Essentials 2010 performs. They’re just meant to deceive you.
Don’t bother searching for the so-called threats the fake scans report to you about. You’ll find them alright, but they’re all planted by Security Essentials 2010 itself. The only thing you really need to do is remove this fake antispyware. Otherwise, you’ll be placing not only your system but also yourself in harm’s way. Learn how to get rid of this pesky malware below.
Symptoms Of Infection
- Your computer is acting slow. Security Essentials 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. Security Essentials 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 Security Essentials 2010 infection.
Dangers Of Infection
Viruses like Security Essentials 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 Security Essentials 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 Security Essentials 2010 Processes
41.exe
smss32.exe
winlogon32.exe
Delete Security Essentials 2010 Files
c:\Program Files\Securityessentials2010\
c:\Program Files\Securityessentials2010\SE2010.exe
%UserProfile%\Application Data\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch\Security essentials 2010.lnk
%UserProfile%\Desktop\Security essentials 2010.lnk
%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Security essentials 2010.lnk
c:\WINDOWS\system32\41.exe
c:\WINDOWS\system32\helpers32.dll
c:\WINDOWS\system32\smss32.exe
c:\WINDOWS\system32\warnings.html
c:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon32.exe
Remove Security Essentials 2010 Registry Files
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\ZoneMap\Domains\download-soft-package.com
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\ZoneMap\Domains\download-software-package.com
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\ZoneMap\Domains\get-key-se10.com
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\ZoneMap\Domains\is-software-download.com
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\SE2010
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\ZoneMap\Domains\buy-security-essentials.com
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\ZoneMap\Domains\get-key-se10.com
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\ActiveDesktop “NoChangingWallpaper” = “1″
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer “NoActiveDesktopChanges” = “1″
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer “NoSetActiveDesktop” = “1″
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System “DisableTaskMgr” = “1″
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run “Security essentials 2010″
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run “smss32.exe”
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\policies\ActiveDesktop “NoChangingWallpaper” = “1″
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\policies\Explorer “NoActiveDesktopChanges” = “1″
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\policies\Explorer “NoSetActiveDesktop” = “1″
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run “smss32.exe”
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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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