Contravirus is Spyware.
What is Contravirus?
Contravirus is further rogue software that will only do more harm than good.
The Contravirus is a Spyware/Trojan, browser hijacker from Smitfraud that comes in two different packages. One package is the Contravirus antivirus, the other package is the Contravirus antispyware. When a computer is infected with either of the Contravirus infections the user will see random pop-ups that appear to be system alerts from Microsoft telling the user that the computer is infected and that the user needs to buy their product to fix the problem. However, the product that they are selling is actually rogue software that will only do more harm than good.
Please be advised that Microsoft will not send you system alerts to tell you that your computer is infected with any malware. This is one of the sure-fire clues that your pc is being invaded by malware.
How to tell if Contravirus spyware has infected the computer
- Contravirus antivirus and/or Contravirus antispyware programs will automatically start when you logon to Windows.
- You will see a flashing icon in the system tray by the clock. The fake system alerts appear to come from this icon, which the pop-up displays from.
- Your computer will be running much slower than normal.
- You may notice more serious problems, like activity on your credit cards or bank account that were not made by you, or possibly indications of identity and financial theft.
Which files and aliases are associated with Contravirus spyware?
contravirus.exe
cvantispam.dll
extension.dll
secieaddin.dll
startupeditor.dll
toolband.dll
toolbarnotifier.exe
toolbarnotifierps.dll
xpupdate.dll
How to remove Contravirus spyware?
Contravirus is a serious trojan program that injects itself and its infectious buddies into the system files and registry. Thus, it takes expert knowledge of the computer to remove Contravirus spyware. If you are not an expert please do NOT try to resolve this yourself. Incorrectly modifying the registry or system files can damage your computer, even render the computer unbootable (which means it won't start up). Instead, your best move is to call the expert technicians at YourTechOnline.com. They will have your computer back up and running often in less than an hour.
How to prevent becoming infected with Contravirus spyware?
Although you cannot prevent all problems there are a few things that you can do to help prevent becoming infected with the Contravirus spyware.
- Keep your legitimate antivirus software up to date. Fake antivirus like Contravirus is not legit. Most good legit antivirus programs will find Contravirus and identify it a being bad.
- Make sure you have some kind of legit antispyware software on your machine as well. If you're in doubt as to which one you should put on, call a YourTechOnline technician and they will be able to advise you.
- Don't trust flashy advertising on web pages or what you see in popups. If the ad is trying to frighten you into thinking you are already infected, steer clear of the software.
- Don't install any software from the web unless you know it to be safe. Contact a expert technician if you are uncertain.
