The term SmitFraud is used to describe a type of spyware that tricks users into purchasing
fake
antispyware and antivirus programs. SmitFraud is a
Trojan that is most commonly
distributed through fake codecdownloads. When attempting to play a video, for
example, a user may be warned that a codec, such as VideoKeyCodec or BrainCodec, is
missing and then download it. The user is unaware that this is a hoax and the
fake codec is carrying, and will install, a form of SmitFraud on the system.
Once installed the malware will start showing
pop-ups indicating that the system
is infected with viruses and spyware. These pop-ups will show an alarming number
of infections and provide links to Web sites where users can purchase the
antivirus program to remove these infections. The problem is that this malware
is not showing real infections, and it is simply tricking victims into purchasing
a fake antispyware or antivirus program. Users may not even have an infection on
their system, other than the SmitFraud program itself that is warning you of
serious, multiple infections.
How To Remove Smitfraud Smitfraud Variants including PestCapture, WinAntivirus Pro 2007, and other similar Malware Removal Instructions and Help
Smitfraud C Toolbar888 The Smitfraud C Toolbar888 has been around for many years now. One would think that because this spyware has been aroudn for years that most anti-virus and anti-spyware clients would be able to fully remove this threat. The truth is most can not.
