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Advanced Antivirus (AdvancedAntivirus)

by Sarah on July 29, 2008


What is Advanced Antivirus ?

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  • Description: Advanced Antivirus (or AdvancedAntivirus) is a fake anti-spyware, a program that claims to detect and remove or disable spyware, viruses or other Internet threats. However, its capabilities are limited, and the tool may actually function as spyware or adware.
  • Vendor: AdvancedAntivirus.com
  • Vendor URL: http://www.AAV2008.com
  • Threat Level: Moderate Risk
  • Advanced Antivirus Characteristics:
    • Displays ads.
    • Exploits a security flaw.
    • Installs without user consent.
    • Makes fraudulent claims about spyware detection and removal.

How to Remove Advanced Antivirus ?

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