Malware Defense is a rogue security application, also known as a fake antivirus program. Malware Defense is a clone of AntiMalware, which is also a fake antivirus program. Both fake antivirus programs are very similar. Malware Defense is one of many fake antivirus programs, which include Antivirus 360 and Security Tool. The program will generally enter the user’s computer through the use of a trojan horse computer virus.

Malware Defense hopes to trick the user into thinking that it is a real program by using various tactics. For example, Malware Defense hopes to scare the user into purchasing the program by displaying fake virus scan results. Malware Defense will generally warn the user about Rootkit.Win32.Agent.pp and will also create a network security alert. Malware Defense is fake and doesn’t work. Some warning messages from Malware Defense include:

Malware Defense detected the virus of the harmful program on your computer!
Internet Explorer is infected with worm Rootkit.Win32.Agent.pp. This worm can harm your computer.

Malware Defense network security alert
Network attack rejected!
Your computer is being attacked from remote host. Attack has been classified as Remote code execution attempt.

Malware Defense will also use other tactics, such as the use of pop ups to warn the user. However, the program itself doesn’t work to remove viruses. It has a website which it uses to advertise the fake program.

Common symptoms and characteristics of Malware Defense and other rogue security programs include:
1. Malware Defense is generally installed without user permission through a trojan horse.
2. Malware Defense uses pop ups and fake virus scans to scare the user.
3. Malware Defense website is unprofessional, with fake testimonials and fake awards.
4. The payment website for Malware Defense looks suspicious.
5. Various antivirus and system programs on the user’s computer will stop functioning.

Virus Type: Rogue Security Application
Threat Level: 8 / 10

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If you are unable to run the removal tool, or are unable to run any programs in general, you may need to stop the processes associated with Malware Defense with task manager. If task manager has been blocked by Malware Defense, try using Process Explorer.

Manual Malware Defense Removal – In order to manually remove Malware Defense, the processes associated with Malware Defense must be stopped, the files associated with the processes must be removed, and the registry entries must be corrected to the previous state before Malware Defense entered the computer.

Stop Malware Defense Processes (Learn How To Do This)
mdefense.exe

Remove Malware Defense Files (Learn How To Do This)
C:\Program Files\Malware Defense\
C:\Program Files\Malware Defense\mdefense.exe
C:\Program Files\Malware Defense\uninstall.exe
C:\Program Files\Malware Defense\md.db

Remove Malware Defense Registry Keys (Learn How To Do This)
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Malware Defense
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Malware Defense

Remove Malware Defense Startup Entry (Learn How To Do This)
mdefense.exe

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Antivirus Pro 2010, also known as AntivirusPro2010, is a fake antivirus program. It is classified as a rogue security application since it is generally downloaded and installed through a trojan horse downloader without user permission. Antivirus Pro 2010 is one of many different fake antivirus programs on the web, which include Total Security, Windows Police Pro, and many more. Antivirus Pro 2010 is a direct clone of Home Antivirus 2010, another fake antivirus program. Antivirus Pro 2010 hopes to trick the user into thinking that it is a real program. The program will use a variety of tactics in order to trick the user into thinking Antivirus Pro 2010 is a real program. The program hopes to scare the user into purchasing the program. The program is fake and doesn’t work.

Antivirus Pro 2010 may stop antivirus programs from running, therefore making automatic removal difficult. Antivirus Pro 2010 may also cause the computer to not be able to connect to the internet. It is important to check your internet settings to make sure Antivirus Pro 2010 hasn’t changed them. Antivirus Pro 2010 may cause pop ups from specific malware websites, including AntivirusPro2010.com. This website is used to market the fake program.

Overall, Antivirus Pro 2010 has nothing to do with anti virus or with being a pro. The program is fake and is a scam. Antivirus Pro 2010 should be removed. The program can be removed automatically or manually.

Virus Type: Rogue Security Application
Threat Level: 8 / 10

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If you are unable to run the removal tool, or are unable to run any programs in general, you may need to stop the processes associated with Antivirus Pro 2010 with task manager. If task manager has been blocked by Antivirus Pro 2010, try using Process Explorer. The process, AntivirusPro_2010.exe, should be stopped.

Manual Antivirus Pro 2010 Removal - In order to manually remove Antivirus Pro 2010, the processes associated with Antivirus Pro 2010 must be stopped, the files associated with the processes must be removed, and the registry entries must be corrected to the previous state before Antivirus Pro 2010 entered the computer. Please exercise caution when manually removing the virus.

Stop Antivirus Pro 2010 Processes (Learn How To Do This)
AntivirusPro_2010.exe
Braviax.exe
Wisdstr.exe

Remove Antivirus Pro 2010 Files (Learn How To Do This)
C:\Program Files\AntivirusPro_2010\
C:\Program Files\Antivirus Pro 2010\AntivirusPro_2010.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\braviax.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wisdstr.exe
C:\Documents and Settings\[username]\Application Data\lizkavd.exe
C:\Documents and Settings\[username]\Application Data\seres.exe
C:\Documents and Settings\[username]\Application Data\svcst.exe

Remove Antivirus Pro 2010 Registry Keys (Learn How To Do This)
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Antivirus Pro 2010
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Antivirus Pro 2010

Remove Antivirus Pro 2010 Startup Entry (Learn How To Do This)
AntivirusPro_2010.exe
Braviax.exe
Wisdstr.exe

Block Antivirus Pro 2010 Related Websites (Learn How To Do This)
AntivirusPro2010.com
Antiviruspro-2010.com
Antivirus-Pro-2010.com

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Type: Trojan Virus (Click Here To Learn More)
Location: C:\Vk0w.exe (Click Here To Learn How To Locate)
Risk Level: Moderate (Learn More About Risk Levels)

Vk0w.exe has been identified as a trojan horse. The file is generally bundled with another trojan virus, herss.exe.

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Vk0w.exe File Details -
File Type – EXE – Vk0w.exe is a executable file
First Identified – January 4 2009

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Type: Trojan Virus (Click Here To Learn More)
Location: C:\WINDOWS\system32\NWCWov32.dll (Click Here To Learn How To Locate)
Risk Level: Moderate (Learn More About Risk Levels)

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NWCWov32.dll File Details -
First Identified – January 3 2009

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Type: Trojan Virus (Click Here To Learn More)
Location: C:\WINDOWS\system32\wivrs.exe (Click Here To Learn How To Locate)
Risk Level: Moderate (Learn More About Risk Levels)

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Wivrs.exe File Details -
File Type – EXE – Wivrs.exe is a executable file
First Identified – January 2 2009

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Type: Trojan Virus (Click Here To Learn More)
Location: C:\Documents and Settings\[username]\Local Settings\Temp\Settdebugx.exe (Click Here To Learn How To Locate)
Risk Level: Moderate (Learn More About Risk Levels)

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Settdebugx.exe File Details -
File Type – EXE – Settdebugx.exe is a executable file
First Identified – January 1 2009

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Threat Name: Koobface Worm (Click Here To Learn More)
Type: Computer Worm (Click Here To Learn More)
Location: C:\WINDOWS\Sber20.exe (Click Here To Learn How To Locate)
Risk Level: Moderate (Learn More About Risk Levels)

Sber20.exe is another variant of the koobface worm. The koobface worm is spread through social networks online. The koobface worm has the ability to send information to a remote location on the web. Below is our recommended removal tool for Sber20.exe. The removal tool has been rated 5 cows out of 5 by Tucows and was previously CNET’s Editor’s Choice. Feel free to download it below.

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Sber20.exe File Details -
File Type – EXE – Sber20.exe is a executable file
First Identified – Jan 1 2009

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File Location – C:\Program Files\GreatDefender Software\GreatDefender\GreatDefender.exe

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GreatDefender will tell the user that their computer is infected and will use tactics to convince the user to purchase it. It will also use other tactics, such as the use of pop ups to warn the user. However, the program itself doesn’t work to remove viruses. It has a website which it uses to advertise the fake program.

Common symptoms and characteristics of GreatDefender and other rogue security programs include:
1. GreatDefender is generally installed without user permission through a trojan horse.
2. GreatDefender uses pop ups and fake virus scans to scare the user.
3. GreatDefender website is unprofessional, with fake testimonials and fake awards.
4. The payment website for GreatDefender looks suspicious.
5. Various antivirus and system programs on the user’s computer will stop functioning.

Virus Type: Rogue Security Application
Threat Level: 8 / 10

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Stop GreatDefender Processes (Learn How To Do This)
GreatDefender.exe

Remove GreatDefender Files (Learn How To Do This)
C:\Program Files\GreatDefender Software\GreatDefender\
C:\Program Files\GreatDefender Software\GreatDefender\GreatDefender.exe
C:\Program Files\GreatDefender Software\GreatDefender\uninstall.exe

Remove GreatDefender Registry Keys (Learn How To Do This)
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\GreatDefender
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\GreatDefender
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\GreatDefender

Remove GreatDefender Startup Entry (Learn How To Do This)
GreatDefender.exe

Block GreatDefender Related Websites (Learn How To Do This)
GreatDefender.com

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	HWSetup.exe is a safe file which creates activities on a user’s computer which may be desirable.

Location: C:\Program Files\Toshiba\Utilities\HWSetup.exe (Click Here To Learn How To Locate)
Type: Safe Program

Spyware sometimes will use filenames or similar filenames of real programs to go undetected by the user. It is best to make sure that this program is a utility program for Toshiba laptops.

If you are experiencing a slow computer, below are some recommendations to help speed it up.

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2. Remove redundant entries from your Windows Registry. This can be done automatically through Registry Doctor (Please Click Here To Download). The trial version will allow you to remove 6 problem areas.

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