Removal instructions for A-Secure 2015

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What is A-Secure 2015?

 

The Malwarebytes research team has determined that A-Secure 2015 is a fake anti-malware application.  These so-called "rogues" use intentional false positives to convince users that their systems have been compromised.  Then they try to sell you their software, claiming it will remove these threats.  In extreme cases the false threats are actually the very trojans that advertise or even directly install the rogue.  You are strongly advised to follow our removal instructions below.

 

How do I know if I am infected with A-Secure 2015?

 

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

 

 

You may see these, or similar, warnings:

 

 

 

 

 

 

How did A-Secure 2015 get on my computer?

 

Rogue programs use different methods for spreading themselves. This particular one was installed by a trojan.

 

How do I remove A-Secure 2015?

Our program Malwarebytes Anti-Malware can detect and remove this rogue application. But since the rogue blocks all other programs you will have to boot into "Safe mode with networking".

Once you are in safe mode, you can continue with the instructions below.

• Please download Malwarebytes Anti-Malware to your desktop.
• Double-click mbam-setup-version.exe and follow the prompts to install the program.
• At the end, be sure a check-mark is placed next to the following:
  • Enable free trial of Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Premium
  • Launch Malwarebytes Anti-Malware
• Then click Finish.
• If an update is found, you will be prompted to download and install the latest version.
• Once the program has loaded, select Scan now. Or select the Threat Scan from the Scan menu.
• When the scan is complete , make sure that everything is set to "Quarantine", and click Apply Actions.
• Reboot your computer if prompted.

Is there anything else I need to do to get rid of A-Secure 2015?

• No, Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware removes A-Secure 2015 completely.

How would the full version of Malwarebytes Anti-Malware help protect me?

 

We hope our application has helped you eradicate this malicious software.  If your current security solution let this infection through, you might please consider purchasing the FULL version of Malwarebytes Anti-Malware for additional protection.

 

As you can see below the full version of Malwarebytes Anti-Malware would have protected you against the A-Secure 2015 rogue.  It would have warned you before the rogue could install itself, giving you a chance to stop it before it became too late.

 

Technical details for experts

 

Signs in a HijackThis log:

 

O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [qcgce2mrvjq91kk1e7pnbb19m52fx1956jc03il0h] C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\o0zrbxxdsf.exe

 

Note: The name of the file is random

 

Alterations made by the installer:

 

File system details  ---------------------------------------------    In the existing folder C:\ProgramData       Adds the file 893686b8"="12/1/2014 7:33 PM, 28567 bytes, A    In the existing folder C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local       Adds the file o0zrbxxdsf.exe    In the existing folder C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Roaming       Adds the file 893686b8"="12/1/2014 7:33 PM, 31437 bytes, A    In the existing folder C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Templates       Adds the file 893686b8"="12/1/2014 7:33 PM, 29467 bytes, A  Registry details  ------------------------------------------    [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]       "qcgce2mrvjq91kk1e7pnbb19m52fx1956jc03il0h"="REG_SZ", "C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\o0zrbxxdsf.exe" 

 

Malwarebytes Anti-Malware log:

 

Malwarebytes Anti-Malwarewww.malwarebytes.org Scan Date: 12/1/2014Scan Time: 7:39:13 PMLogfile: mbamASecure.txtAdministrator: Yes Version: 2.00.3.1025Malware Database: v2014.12.01.06Rootkit Database: v2014.12.01.02License: FreeMalware Protection: DisabledMalicious Website Protection: DisabledSelf-protection: Disabled OS: Windows 7 Service Pack 1CPU: x86File System: NTFSUser: Malwarebytes Scan Type: Threat ScanResult: CompletedObjects Scanned: 277802Time Elapsed: 3 min, 38 sec Memory: EnabledStartup: EnabledFilesystem: EnabledArchives: EnabledRootkits: DisabledHeuristics: EnabledPUP: EnabledPUM: Enabled Processes: 0(No malicious items detected) Modules: 0(No malicious items detected) Registry Keys: 0(No malicious items detected) Registry Values: 1Trojan.FakeAV, HKCU\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\RUN|qcgce2mrvjq91kk1e7pnbb19m52fx1956jc03il0h, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\o0zrbxxdsf.exe, Quarantined, [6842d7866814dd59a9dc2f1ea261ac54] Registry Data: 0(No malicious items detected) Folders: 0(No malicious items detected) Files: 1Rogue.Braviax, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\o0zrbxxdsf.exe, Quarantined, [9d0d62fb493362d4c7567f6e837eac54],  Physical Sectors: 0(No malicious items detected)  (end)

 

 

As mentioned before 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.