Antivirus8 is a rogue security product in the Antivirus XP 2010 family that pretends to find malicious code on a victim’s machine in order to frighten him or her into purchasing this useless application. VIPRE detects it as Antivirus8.FakeXPA.
The Antivirus8 graphic interface:
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Antivirus8 fake scan:
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Antivirus8 installer:
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Antivirus8 payment screen:
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How to remove Antivirus8.FakeXPA:
If Antivirus8.FakeXPA has infected your pc, you should remove it immediately. Click here to use VIPRE to remove Antivirus8.FakeXPA from your computer now.
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Posted on 28 October 2010. Tags: Antivirus8