UltimateCleaner
Rogue security software
| Common name | UltimateCleaner.exe |
|---|---|
| Classification | Virus |
| Type | Spyware/Malware |
| Subtype | Unknown |
| Isolation | Unknown |
| Point of isolation | Unknown |
| Point of origin | Unknown |
| Author(s) | Unknown |
UltimateCleaner 2007 was a rogue anti-spyware program that created fake Windows security messages and other security warnings in order to trick users into believing that computer was infected with spyware threats and that they needed to purchase the full version of UltimateCleaner 2007 to remove the threat.
See also
- Category:Spyware removal — programs which find and remove spyware
- Computer surveillance
- Adware
- Malware
- Trojan horse (computing)
Notes and references
- Information and Removal Instructions for UltimateCleaner Archived 2008-06-24 at the Wayback Machine
- Non-Techie Removal Guide for UltimateCleaner
