Cloud AV 2012 is new fake spyware application to hit the internet. It is spreading rapidly using browser exploits and malicious websites. It comes from the same family as Malware Protection and other similar rouges. It can silently install itself on your computer without your permission or knowledge.
If your computer has been infected, it is strongly recommended that you remove Cloud AV 2012 . Follow the 4 steps below to finally remove Cloud AV 2012 :
Bookmark this page and re-boot your computer into Safe Mode with Networking”. To enter “Safe Mode with Networking” press F8 repeatedly while your computer is rebooting.
Click Here To download Spyware Doctor with Antivirus.
Click Run to launch the SpywareDoctor Installation wizard and install the removal tool.
Spyware Doctor will automatically begin to scan your computer. When it’s done, click Fix Checked and finally remove Cloud AV 2012 and any other Spyware infections.
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1: Reset your Internet Explorer proxy settings.
- Under “Tools” in the browser tool bar select “Internet Options”.
- In the “Internet Options” window that pops up, click the “Connections” tab at the top.
- Click “LAN Settings” near the bottom of the “Connections” section.
- If the “Proxy server” checkbox is marked with a check, click it to deselect/uncheck it. See image below:
2. Now download Spyware Doctor by > Clicking Here <. Rename the file to iexplorer and double click to open and begin installation.
Now proceed with the directions above to remove Cloud AV 2012 .
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What Exactly is Cloud AV 2012 ?
Cloud AV 2012 is a fake Anti-Spyware program. The crooked makers of this software have only one thing in mind. Your money! The only purpose of this rogue is to trick you into believing that you must purchase the “Full” Version of this software.
This legitimate looking rogue is made by the same creators of Cloud Security, OpenCloud Security, and OpenCloud Antivirus. The makers of these programs have become very good at making them seem legitimate.
It is unknown how many people have been duped by this fake, but you do not have to be one of them. You have been armed with the knowledge to remove Cloud AV 2012 .
Cloud AV 2012 Scare Tactics:
Cloud AV 2012 will employ a number of scare tactics to try and get you to upgrade to the “full” version. Do not fall for it. Some of the scare tactics include multiple pop-up warnings, and scary looking scan results. Below you can see the different ways this program will try and trick you.
Pop-up Alerts:
Serious security vulnerabilities were detected on this computer. Your privacy and personal data may be unsafe. Do you want to protect your PC?
svchost.exe
svchost.exe was replaced with unauthorized program.
It has encountered a problem and needs to close.
If you were in the middle of something, the information you were working on might be lost.
Please tell Microsoft about this problem.
We have created an error report that you can send to us. We will treat this report as confidential and anonymous.
Windows Security Alert
To help protect your computer,
Windows Firewall has blocked some features of this program.
Do you want to keep blocking this program?
Name: Zeus Trojan
Publisher: Unauthorized
Warning! Infection found
Unauthorized sending E-MAIL with subject “RE:” to <fake email here> was CANCELLED.
Warning! Infection found
Unwanted software (malware) or tracking cookies have been found during last scan. It is highly recommended to remove it from your computer.
Keylogger Zeus was detected and put in quarantine.
Keylogger Zeus is a very dangerous software used by criminals to steal personal data such as credit card information, access to banking accounts, passwords to social networks and e-mails.
Security Warning
Your computer continues to be infected with harmful viruses. In order to prevent permanent loss of your information and credit card data theft please activate your antivirus software. Click here to enable protection.
Security Warning
Malicious programs that may steal your private information and prevent your system from working properly are detected on your computer.
Click here to clean your PC immediately.
Security Warning
There are critical system files on your computer that were modified by malicious software.
It may cause permanent data loss.
Click here to remove malicious software.
Warning: Infection is Detected
Windows has found spyware infection on your computer!
Click here to update your Windows antivirus software
Warning: Spyware Detected
Windows has found spy programs running on your computer!
Click here to update your Windows antivirus software
Cloud AV 2012 Screenshots:
How to Remove Cloud AV 2012 Manually.
Before considering to use these manual removal steps, please consider the following disclaimer:
Altering computer files and register items should only be attempted by knowledgeable computer users. Errors in performing these steps may lead to problems effecting other aspects of your machine.
Attempt these steps at your own risk, otherwise consider using the automatic removal method. Even after manual removal is achieved it is still strongly recommended that you run a full scan with the recommended removal tool Spyware Doctor.
Step 1: End any Cloud AV 2012 processes. To do this, you will need to restart your computer and quickly press alt+ctrl+del before it can load. Then end any and all Cloud AV 2012 processes.
[random].exe (the processes will consist of random letters and numbers, example: 1ja8jr62ae2.exe
Step 2: Delete Cloud AV 2012 files and folders
%AppData%\<random>\
%AppData%\<random>\
%AppData%\<random>\
%AppData%\ahst.lni
%AppData%\dwme.exe
%AppData%\<random>\
%AppData%\<random>\<random>.exe
%AppData%\<random>\<random>.46D
%AppData%\<random>\
%AppData%\<random>\Cloud AV 2012.ico
%Desktop%\Cloud AV 2012.lnk
%ProgramFiles%\<random>\
%ProgramFiles%\LP\
%ProgramFiles%\LP\<random>\
%ProgramFiles%\LP\<random>\027.exe
%System%\Cloud AV 2012v121.exe
%Temp%\dwme.exe
%StartMenu%\Programs\Cloud AV 2012\
%StartMenu%\Programs\Cloud AV 2012\Cloud AV 2012.lnk
Step 3: Delete any Cloud AV 2012 Registry files
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run “<random>”
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run “<random>”
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon “Shell” = %AppData%\<random>\<random>.exe
Step 4: Download MalwareBytes AntiMalware and run a full scan in safe mode.
In Conclusion:
Cloud AV 2012 is a dangerous spyware program that should be removed immediately. Chances are that you had anti-virus protection on your computer that was destroyed by Cloud AV 2012 .
That is why it is highly recommended to download Spyware Doctor and run a full scan even if manual removal is achieved. This will make sure that the infection is gone 100%, and will keep you protected in the future from any spyware or virus threats.
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