The Emsi Software malware research team has discoverd a new outbreak of the PcSecureNet adware. a-squared Anti-Malware detects this malware as Adware.Win32.PcSecureNet.

PcSecureNet, come from hxxp://www.pcsecurenet.com, is a rogue security program. This is a new variant from Winiguard/Winisoft family. The author of PcSecureNet also made PcsSecure, APcSafe, APcSecure, ProtectSoldier, ProtectDefender, ArmorDefender, DefendAPc, SysDefenders, InSysSecure, SysProtector, APcDefender, PcProtectar, PcsProtector, GreatDefender, APCProtect, ProtectPcs, SysDefence, TheDefend, GuardPcs, IGuardPc, SiteAdware, AntiTroy, AntiKeep, AntiAdd, RESpyWare, REAnti, KeepCop, SecureKeeper, LinkSafeness, AntiAid, SystemFighter, SystemVeteran, BlockProtector, BlockKeeper, BlockScanner, BlockWatcher, SoftStronghold, ShieldSafeness, SoftVeteran, SoftSoldier,  SoftCop, TrustFighter, TrustSoldier, SafeFighter, SecureVeteran, etc. To further convince victims, PcSecureNet will also create numerous junk files with random names on your computer that will be detected as malware when the program scans your computer, but will not allow you to remove them until you purchase it.

Create new files:

• %ProgramFiles%\PcSecureNet Software\PcSecureNet\main_config.xml
• %ProgramFiles%\PcSecureNet Software\PcSecureNet\PcSecureNet.exe
• %ProgramFiles%\PcSecureNet Software\PcSecureNet\uninstall.exe
• %SystemRoot%\System32\p6hxvcb5.exe
• %SystemRoot%\System32\spool\PRTPROCS\W32X86\000012da.tmp
• %SystemRoot%\System32\spool\PRTPROCS\W32X86\0000793d.tmp
• %AllUsersProfile%\Desktop\PcSecureNet.lnk
• %AllUsersProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\PcSecureNet\1 PcSecureNet.lnk
• %AllUsersProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\PcSecureNet\2 Homepage.lnk
• %AllUsersProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\PcSecureNet\3 Uninstall.lnk
• %UserProfile%\Cookies\userdemo@pcsecurenet[1].txt
• %UserProfile%\Local Settings\Temp\0000216e
• %UserProfile%\Local Settings\Temp\p6hxvcb5.exe
• %UserProfile%\Local Settings\Temp\z6oi395v.exe
• %UserProfile%\Local Settings\Temp\00002e31

Create new registry entries:

• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\PcSecureNet
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\PcSecureNet
• HKEY_CURRENT_USER\software\PcSecureNet
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, “PcSecureNet”
• HKEY_CURRENT_USER\software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, “PcSecureNet”

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How to remove the infection of PcSecureNet (Adware.Win32.PcSecureNet)?

To delete this malware infection, please download and install a-squared Anti-Malware. Run a full scan on all drives and move all detected items to the quarantine.