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ANG Antivirus is a rogue and a clone of Total Virus Protection, Antivirus 2009, MS Antivirus 2009, Antivirus 2008, and Antivirus 2010. ANG AntiVirus 09 uses fake warning messages and computer scans to convince you to purchase its full version. ANG AntiVirus 09 sends the user a barrage of fake pop ups and false security alerts that claim the user's PC is infected. ANG AntiVirus 09 uses its false security alerts to put the user in a state of fear. ANG AntiVirus 09’s false security alerts will make you feel that the only way to remove the non-existent viruses is to purchase the full version of the program.
It is also another attempt to confuse the average-user about the legitimate program: AVG Anti-Virus.
Once ANG AntiVirus 09 has the user's credit card or debit card information, the user may be exposing him-or-herself to a high chance of Credit card fraud and identity theft.
Behavior
* ANG AntiVirus 09 may install without the users consent. * ANG AntiVirus 09 may install other types of spyware/adware. * ANG AntiVirus 09 may hijack, redirect and change the user's web browser. * ANG AntiVirus 09 may display annoying popups while surfing the web. * ANG AntiVirus 09 may compromise PC privacy and security. * ANG AntiVirus 09 may be difficult to uninstall.
Removal
As mentioned above, like most other rogue software ANG Antivirus may be very difficult to remove, however it may be removed using the "Programs & Features" utility, or with Revo Uninstaller, or Absolute Uninstaller.
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