Internet Security 2010
January 28, 2010
What is Internet Security 2010?
Internet Security 2010 is what is known as Rogue Antispyware – meaning that the program poses as legitimate antispyware software, when in fact, it is nothing more than spyware itself.
Recommended Removal Method:
Automatic Detection and Removal Using Spyware Doctor:
Screenshots:
Additional Information:
Methods of Infection:
Internet Security 2010 is installed via a Trojan typically from questionable websites (i.e. pornography or gambling), but it has also been found on hijacked fake news websites and in torrent downloads.
Previous Versions:
Internet Security 2010 comes from the same family of rogues that includes Advanced Virus Remover.
What it Does:
Internet Security 2010 will bombard your computer with numerous fake spyware alerts and scans in an attempt to lure you into purchasing the full version, which is nothing more than a hoax as Antivir is not legitimate software and is actually a spyare infection. Internet Security 2010 can also hijack your web browser and redirect your search results to pages of its choosing, where you will likely encounter more fake alerts and spyware related warnings.
The larger threat that Internet Security 2010 poses however, is that it can download and install keyloggers and other more severe malware that can log your keystrokes, websites visited, etc. and can send that information over the internet to a remote server where the hacker that created Internet Security 2010 will then use that information in an attempt to gain access to your credit cards, bank accounts, and numerous other sensitive personal information – and may ultimately end up stealing your identity.
Optional Internet Security 2010 Removal Method – Manual Deletion (Not Recommended)
***Please note we highly recommend not attempting manual removal of Internet Security 2010 unless are a trained computer professional. Internet Security 2010 is a highly complex and dynamic rogue spyware infection that can hide several random files throughout your computer’s registry and file system and makes manual removal almost impossible. In addition, deleting and modifying system files and your computer’s registry wihout proper knowledge and training can cause further issues and may even cause your computer to become inoperable. As such, proceeding with manual removal is done at your own risk and spyware-experts.com cannot be held responsible for any problems that may occur in doing so.***
If you need help performing any of these steps, please see our tutorials listed on the upper right hand side of this page.
1. Delete the Following Processes:
IS2010.exe
2. Delete Following Files and Directories:
Windows XP
c:\s
c:\Program Files\InternetSecurity2010
c:\Program Files\InternetSecurity2010\IS2010.exe
c:\WINDOWS\system32\41.exe
c:\WINDOWS\system32\winhelper86.dll
c:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon86.exe
c:\WINDOWS\system32\winupdate86.exe
%UserProfile%\Application Data\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch\Internet Security 2010.lnk
%UserProfile%\Desktop\Internet Security 2010.lnk
%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Internet Security 2010.lnk
Windows Vista and Windows 7
**(Note: c:\ProgramData listed below is a hidden folder. You may have to change the setting in control panel to be able to view hidden folders. Get instructions how to do that by clicking here)**
c:\s
c:\Program Files\InternetSecurity2010
c:\Program Files\InternetSecurity2010\IS2010.exe
c:\WINDOWS\system32\41.exe
c:\WINDOWS\system32\winhelper86.dll
c:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon86.exe
c:\WINDOWS\system32\winupdate86.exe
c:\ProgramData\InternetSecurity2010\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch\Internet Security 2010.lnk
c:\ProgramData\InternetSecurity2010\Desktop\Internet Security 2010.lnk
c:\ProgramData\InternetSecurity2010\Start Menu\Internet Security 2010.lnk
3. Delete the Following Registry Keys:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\IS2010
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run “Internet Security 2010″
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run “winupdate86.exe”
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Internet Security 2010
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Internet Security 2010
Note that even if you have followed all the above steps and performed the tasks correctly, it is highly probable that Internet Security 2010 will remain on your computer and continue to cause problems. The reason for this is that the program is dynamic and can change the filenames, locations, etc. and can even add additional infected files while it is on your computer.
This is why we highly recommend an automatic detection and removal tool such as Spyware Doctor that can find these additional hidden files and ensure that Internet Security 2010 is completely removed from your computer.
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