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How to remove XP Antivirus 2014

September 18, 2014 on 4:37 pm | In Malware analysis | No Comments

Malwarebytes Anti-Malware detects and removes a new application called XP Antivirus 2014.

How do I know if I am infected with XP Antivirus 2014?

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

Please note that this rogue adapts its name to the operating system of the infected computer.
From the same installer you can expect to get:

XP Antivirus 2014
XP Protection 2014
Win 7 Antivirus 2014
Win 7 Protection 2014
Win 8 Antivirus 2014
Win 8 Protection 2014

How do I remove XP Antivirus 2014 and all of its clones?

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