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How to remove XP Antispyware Pro 2013 aka Antivirus Pro 2013

November 11, 2012 on 12:02 pm | In Malware analysis | No Comments

Malwarebytes Anti-Malware detects and removes a new application called XP Antispyware Pro 2013.

Please note that this rogue adapts its name to the OS it is running under, and uses both Antispyware and Antivirus.
So you can find:
XP Antivirus Pro 2013
XP Antispyware Pro 2013
Vista Antivirus Pro 2013
Vista Antispyware Pro 2013
Win 7 Antispyware Pro 2013
Win 7 Antivirus Pro 2013

How do I know if I am infected with XP Antispyware Pro 2013?

This is how the main screen of the rogue application looks:

How do I remove XP Antispyware Pro 2013?

Visit our forums for detailed instructions. You can also get help there should you need it.

And note that the full version of Malwarebytes Anti-Malware could have protected your computer against this threat.
We use different ways of protecting your computer(s):

• Dynamically Blocks Malware Sites & Servers
• Malware Execution Prevention

Save yourself the hassle and get protected.

Pieter Arntz