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Full Name:
WinAntiVirus Websearch   Read More
Type: Miscellaneous Security
Also Known as: win antivirus WinAntiVirus winantivirus 2005 winantivirus 2006 winantivirus 2007 antivirus xp 2008
Created by: WinSoftware
SG Index: 6 [Explain]
Removal tools: List of products that detect/remove/protect against WinAntiVirus:
  • IM, P2P control, malware prevention and web filtering in single appliance: Unified Security Gateway
  • Category Description: These are usually anti-spyware or security software applications that use various forms of deception and/or unethical means or show a history of negligent false positives to goad the end user to make a purchase.

    In some cases these applications maybe downloaded with some form of unwanted software at which point the rogue application is offered to the customer as a way to remove the unwanted software.
    Comment: WinAntivirus may collect the user's information.

    From the Privacy Policy:
    They may disclose collected user information to advertisers and/or business partners.
    Known to issue questionable false positives on clean installs of Windows XP.
    Screenshots:
    WinAntiVirus Win Antivirus 2007
    WinAntiVirus Win Antivirus 2007 more
    WinAntiVirus WinAntiVirus says they will keep the user information confidencial but the Privacy Policy says they disclose the user information to business partners.
    WinAntiVirus Privacy Policy
    WinAntiVirus WinAntiVirus 2005
    Information URL: http://www.winantivirus.com
       
    Properties:
  •  Driveby ActiveX Installation
  •  Alters Key Windows Components
  •  Autostarts/Stays Resident
  •  Connects to the internet
  •  Deceptive Advertising
  •  Deceptive Advertising (In App)
  •  EULA is (partially) obscured
  •  Fake You are infected alerts
  •  Has Updater
  •  No standard Uninstaller
  •  Non-closeable ads
  •  Updating cannot be disabled
  •  Shows Advertisements
  •  Stealth Tactics
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