… this is part of a fake message used by a new rogue antivirus in a screensaver where users are warned that their system is infected and they need to update it with a fake Antivirus. PandaLabs has detected it as Adware/RogueAntivirus2010.
Besides, some weeks ago PandaLabs detected a previous version of this program called Adware/RogueAntivirus2009.
Taking into account the high activity of this type of applications, we wouldn't be surprised to see a new rogue called Adware/RogueAntivirus2011 in the next weeks.
Here you can see different images of the screensaver displayed by RogueAntivirus2010:
We have prepared a video where you can see the full screensaver used by this rogue antivirus to deceive users. Click here to watch it.
Thanks to Oscar Anduiza for the sample.
Panda Security specializes in the development of endpoint security products and is part of the WatchGuard portfolio of IT security solutions. Initially focused on the development of antivirus software, the company has since expanded its line of business to advanced cyber-security services with technology for preventing cyber-crime.
