A new fake antivirus program called Palladium Pro is spreading rapidly over the internet in 2011. The rogue software has already affected hundreds of thousands of PCs, and if the speed of its infiltration continues, it will be infecting many more. The source of this computer virus is thought to be either Russia or Asia.
What Palladium Pro Does
As soon as Palladium Pro establishes itself in your system you will begin to see assorted pop-ups from fake antivirus software called Microsoft Security Essentials Alert. These alerts will warn you that they have detected potential threats and that the solution is to install the trial version of Palladium Antivirus to solve the problem. They are very convincing, for example one of these fake viruses is called: Trojan.Horse.Win32.PAV.64.a.
If you unwittingly install this rogue anti virus software, Palladium Pro will effectively take over your device. When you start your computer you will no longer be presented with your normal desktop, but rather the Palladium Pro start screen. The malware will then recommend a scan of your system which reveals a load more false security threats.
Now the virus is deeply embedded in the system, not allowing you to use it normally. If you try to close it, delete it, or even start Task Manager you will be shown an error message telling you that "current settings don't allow unprotected startup", and to "please check your settings." Users of infected computers say that they have tried to get rid of the virus but when they press ctrl + alt + del all they get is a blank screen, and if they try to reboot in safe mode up pops Palladium Pro.
If you follow through with the prompt screens then eventually the malware will ask you to "unlock modules to kill all threats." It is here that you will be taken to the payment page. Of course when the scammers have your credit card details who knows what damage they will do.
Palladium Pro is a scam which tries to extort money from its victims by claiming to have detected v iruses which don't exist, and then demanding payment for the solution, their fake antivirus software, which doesn't work.
How to delete Palladium Pro
Well it is possible to do it all manually, but a bit like fixing stuff under the hood of your auto, unless you know what you're doing, you can do more harm than good, and end up paying not only to remove the virus, but to fix your computer as well.
The sensible, fast, and best value for money option is to let the experts solve the problem. This way you can rest assured that the problem has been solved, your system is fine, and that most importantly, you are protected from future attacks.
The author has a particular interest in helping people avoid and where necessary extricate themselves from scams and hacks which are not their fault. Fake antivirus removal is his current crusade.
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