AntiVirus Studio 2010

Consumers familiar with Desktop Security 2010 will easily be able to spot the similarities between that well known rogue and Antivirus Studio 2010, as Antivirus Studio 2010 is a direct clone of Desktop Security 2010. The developers of both rogues had started designing and implementing updated versions of the software, using the usual underhanded ways of distributing their nonsense infections.

Through the use of fake antivirus scanners, malicious software and Trojan downloads, Antivirus Studio 2010 is still infecting PCs worldwide. As with any rogue security tool, Antivirus Studio 2010’s main aim is to fleece consumers out of their money. They do this by trying to convince consumers they need to buy Antivirus Studio 2010’s “full version” in order to remove bogusly reported on threats. This is done with fake security messages which litter the Internet. Some of these messages would read as follows:

“Warning!
Your computer is being used as spamming machine. You can get sued for spam.
Your computer WILL BE DISCONNECTED FORM INTERNET BECAUSE SPAMMING OTHER PCs”

“Antivirus Studio Agent
The antivirus database has become outdated and should be updated now. Click on this message to receive the latest antivirus updates.”

“Program is infected with virus Generic Dropper.js. Continue running this program may be dangerous to your computer and personal data. Running this program can lead to permanent data loss and program instability. Would you like to disinfect this program with antivirus?”

“Your computer might be at risk
Antivirus detects viruses, worms, and Trojan horses. They can (and do) destroy data, format your hard disk or can destroy the BIOS. By destroying the BIOS many times you end up buying a new motherboard or if the bios chip is removable then that chip would need replacing.”

“Security Center
No firewall is turned on
Automatic Updates is turned off
Antivirus software might not be activated
Click this balloon to fix this problem.”

“To help protect your computer, Security Center has blocked some features of this program.
Do you want to block this suspicious software?
Name: Screen.Grab.J.exe
Risk: High”

“Warning
Are you wish to keep this ILLEGAL FILE on your computer ? This can lead to private data steal such as passwords,
and credit cards by cyber criminals. Your facebook, paypal and ebay account can be used by the hackers!Are you still willing to keep this DANGEROUS FILE on your computer, or DISINFECT IT USING DESKTOP SECURITY.”

“Unauthorized remote connection!
Your system is making an unauthorized personal data transfer to remote computer!
Warning! Unauthorized personal data transfer Is detected! It may be your personal credit card details, logins and passwords, browsing habits or information about files you have downloaded.”

Users are strongly advised to remove Antivirus Studio 2010 immediately. By delaying to delete Antivirus Studio 2010 from the system you are further upping the risk of having your PC and entire system further compromised by these cyber criminals.