ANG Antivirus is rogueware and a clone of Total Virus Protection, Antivirus 2009, MS Antivirus 2009, Antivirus 2008, and Antivirus 2010^[1]. ANG AntiVirus 09 uses fake warning messages and computer scans to convince the user to purchase its full version^[2]. 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, similar to AntiVirus Gold, an 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 installs itself without the user's consent.
• It may install other types of spyware/adware.
• It may hijack, redirect, and change the user's web browser.
• It may display annoying pop-ups while surfing the web.
• It may compromise PC privacy and security.
• It may be difficult to uninstall by default.

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