What is XPAntivirus 2008 ?

XPAntivirus 2008 (XP Antivirus 2008)

Description:
XPAntivirus 2008 (or XP Antivirus 2008) is a misleading application, 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. This rogue anti spyware program uses aggressive and deceptive marketing to scare the user into purchasing a licence. Trojan horse programs may force installs of XP Antivirus 2008 or make the application difficult to remove. It can be distributed through exploits particularly, the Vcodec vendor, which tricks user with Windows Media player codecs and forces an install.

Vendor: XPAntivirus
Vendor URL: http://www.XPAntivirus.com
Threat Level: Moderate Risk
XPAntivirus 2008 Characteristics:
- Displays ads.
- Makes fraudulent claims about spyware detection and removal.