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SecurityShieldFraud

Updated:
December 15, 2010 4:17:07 PM
Also Known As:
Troj/FakeAV-CDA [Sophos]
Type:
Misleading Application
Risk Impact:
Medium
Systems Affected:
Windows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows XP

Behavior

SecurityShieldFraud is a misleading application that may give exaggerated reports of threats on the computer.

Antivirus Protection Dates

  • Initial Rapid Release version December 15, 2010 revision 022
  • Latest Rapid Release version September 4, 2012 revision 007
  • Initial Daily Certified version December 15, 2010 revision 023
  • Latest Daily Certified version September 4, 2012 revision 017
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date December 22, 2010
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