Safe Internet Scanner
October 25th, 2009
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Safe Internet Scanner is a fake online virus scanner uploaded and operated by rogue program developer as a means of promoting their products. Once web users is redirected to “Safe Internet Scanner” web page, it will simulate a virus scan and will display false detection to scare computer users.
Safe Internet Scanner will prompt user to download a program it endorses as a tool to remove said threats. Visitors must be aware that downloading and installing programs process thru this method must be prohibited. Downloaded programs are malware and will not do any good on computer.
| Type | Hijacker |
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| OS Affected | Windows |
What are the Symptoms of Safe Internet Scanner Infection?
This Safe Internet Scanner window copies the Graphical User Interface of Windows Explorer.
Threat Assesment on Safe Internet Scanner
This browser hijacker will harm the infected computer:
Safe Internet Scanner can modify Internet browser settings.Safe Internet Scanner may monitor browsing history of the victim.
Safe Internet Scanner may connect to a remote web site to download additiona threats.
Safe Internet Scanner can display escessive advertisements while browsing the Internet.
Categories: Hijacker
Thanks for info, but how do I get rid of it!
My site acquarello.com.uy to redirect to other site “safe Internet scanner” with a alert “Your personal computer needs to install antivirus software! Total Security can perform fast and free virus and malicious software scan of your computer”
My site was attacked or my PC has a malware?
Hi Glynn,
As far as I know having been redirected to “Safe Internet Scanner” is a process done the normal way. Which means users is not yet infected. The redirection was done when we clicked on a malicious websites and will be redirected to another malicious websites where the infection will begin to occur. But to be sure, just download malwarebytes or superantispyware and scan your computer.
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