Antivirus IS Removal Guide

Antivirus IS is a fake antivirus program that is there to rip you off and it will definitely do so if you do not take this infection seriously. This new rogue is a direct clone of Security Suite rogue antispyware, and it means that Antivirus IS comes equipped with the same and perhaps even worse methods that allow it to fool unsuspecting users into believing that this rogue can solve their computer security problems. Believing in Antivirus IS is one of the biggest mistakes you could ever make.

Just like most of the rogues from this category, Antivirus IS is usually distributed via fake online malware scanners or a Trojan infection. It is happens because of a Trojan, it means that you have been infected prior to Antivirus IS arrival. It means that you should perform regular security scans of your system lest you get infected. The nasty thing about Antivirus IS is that even if you get infected, this rogue can remain dormant for some time before the first symptoms show up, so you might end up without a single clue how or when you get infected.

Once Antivirus IS is in, it does what a rogue has to do – the program performs a fake system scan. Regardless of what you might have in your harddrive, it will always “find” various types of malware, such as Backdoor.Win32.Small.x, PSW.Win32.OnLineGames.rlh or Downloader.Win32.Delf.cgx. It might look dangerous especially as all these parasites are not made up. However, these are only names that are stored in Antivirus IS database and are used to scare the user into believing that his computer is seriously compromised.

Apart from the scan, Antivirus IS also bombards you with fake security alert messages. These messages come up when the rogue blocks you from running various programs, or when you are doing something and Antivirus IS starts interfering. For example:

Antivirus software alert
INFILTRATION ALERT
Your computer is being attacked by an internet virus. It could be a password-stealing attack, trojan - dropper or similar.
Threat: Win32/Nuqel.E
Do you want to block this attack? Yes or No

Windows Security Alert
Windows reports that computer is infected. Antivirus software helps to protect your computer against viruses and other security threats. Click here for the scan your computer. Your system might be at risk now.

Security Warning
Application cannot be executed. The file notepad.exe is infected. Do you want to activate your antivirus software now.

These messages should be ignored along with the fake scan results. You must remove Antivirus IS from your computer as soon as possible, because it will continue to target your money. Also, in order to stay in your system for a longer period of time, Antivirus IS can block your internet access or forcefully redirect you to rogue purchase websites. If you want to avoid this annoying experience, terminate Antivirus IS right now either manually or automatically. Automatic removal using a reliable computer safeguard program is recommended for those who are not especially computer savvy. Whatever you do, make use that by the time you’re done, the rogue is gone from your system for good.