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What is Security Inspector 2010?

The Malwarebytes research team has determined that Security Inspector 2010 is a fake anti-malware application. These so-called "rogues" use intentional false positives to convince users that their systems have been compromised. Then they try to sell you their software, claiming it will remove these threats. In extreme cases the false threats are actually the very trojans that advertise or even directly install the rogue. You are strongly advised to follow our removal instructions below.

How do I know if I am infected with Security Inspector 2010?

This is how the main screen of the rogue application looks:



You will find this icon in your taskbar:



And see these warnings:







How did Security Inspector 2010 get on my computer?

Rogue programs use different methods for spreading themselves. This particular one was installed by a trojan.

How do I remove Security Inspector 2010?

Our program Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware can detect and remove this rogue application.

• Please download Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware to your desktop.
• Double-click mbam-setup.exe and follow the prompts to install the program.
• At the end, be sure a check-mark is placed next to the following:
  
  
  • Update Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware
  • Launch Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware
• Then click Finish.
• If an update is found, it will download and install the latest version.
• Once the program has loaded, select Perform quick scan, then click Scan.
• When the scan is complete, click OK, then Show Results to view the results.
• Be sure that everything is checked, and click Remove Selected. Reboot your computer if prompted.
• When completed, a log will open in Notepad. The rogue application should now be gone.

Is there anything else I need to do to get rid of Security Inspector 2010?

• No, Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware removes Security Inspector 2010 completely.

How would the full version of Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware help protect me?

We hope our application has helped you eradicate this malicious software. If your current security solution let this infection through, you might please consider purchasing the FULL version of Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware for additional protection.

As you can see below the full version of Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware would have protected you against the Security Inspector 2010 rogue. It would have warned you before the rogue could install itself, giving you a chance to stop it before it became too late.

Technical details for experts

Signs in a HijackThis log:

C:\Documents and Settings\{username}\Application Data\Security Inspector 2010\Security_Inspector_2010.exe

O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [45cwseuwf8sk] C:\Documents and Settings\{username}\Desktop\securetystudio.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Security Inspector 2010] "C:\Documents and Settings\{username}\Application Data\Security Inspector 2010\Security_Inspector_2010.exe" /STARTUP

Note: 45cwseuwf8sk is a randomized name.

Alterations made by the installer:

  File System
  ===============
    Adds the folder C:\Documents and Settings\{username}\Application Data\Security Inspector 2010
      Adds the file taskmgr.dll"="20:34 04/11/10 43008 bytes
      Adds the file Security_Inspector_2010.exe"="20:34 04/11/10 2525184 bytes
      Adds the file securityhelper.exe"="07:48 08/11/10 4282880 bytes
      Adds the file securitycenter.exe"="20:34 04/11/10 327680 bytes
    In the existing folder C:\Documents and Settings\{username}\Application Data\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch
      Adds the file Security Inspector 2010.lnk"="13:38 23/11/10 1970 bytes
    In the existing folder C:\Documents and Settings\{username}\Start Menu\Programs
      Adds the file Security Inspector 2010.lnk"="13:38 23/11/10 1998 bytes
    Adds the folder C:\Documents and Settings\{username}\Start Menu\Programs\Security Inspector 2010
      Adds the file Security Inspector 2010.lnk"="13:38 23/11/10 2004 bytes
      Adds the file How to Activate Security Inspector 2010.lnk"="13:38 23/11/10 1214 bytes
      Adds the file Help Security Inspector 2010.lnk"="13:38 23/11/10 1188 bytes
      Adds the file Activate Security Inspector 2010.lnk"="13:38 23/11/10 2024 bytes

  Registry
  ===============
    [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Security Inspector 2010]
      "ScanMode"="'1'"
      "ManualScanPath"=""
      "LastUpdateDate"="'2010/11/2'"
      "LastTimeStamp"="232"
      "BackgroundScanTimeout"="1"
      "BackgroundScan"="1"
      "MinimizeOnStart"="0"
      "AutomaticallyUpdates"="1"
      "ScanSystemOnStartup"="1"
      "SoftID"="'Security Inspector 2010'"
      "InstallDir"="'C:\Documents and Settings\{username}\Application Data\Security Inspector 2010'"
      "ADVid"="'1'"
      "(Default)"="'C:\Documents and Settings\{username}\Application Data\Security Inspector 2010'"
      "BuyUrl"="'5C100EB8896519BE76CF1C3A7F23944ED492F8B40D00C504EA46103036F048C022CDCFEAC3A5A8DD9A0
FF981DF8E57043BAB4568E575EDC98799A2CEE229B95D5A68764B2933D6968CF5'"
    [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Security Inspector 2010]
      "DisplayIcon"="'"C:\Documents and Settings\{username}\Application Data\Security Inspector 2010\securityhelper.exe",1'"
      "UninstallString"="'"C:\Documents and Settings\{username}\Application Data\Security Inspector 2010\securityhelper.exe" /UNINSTALL'"
      "DisplayName"="'Security Inspector 2010'"
    [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
      "45cwseuwf8sk"="'C:\Documents and Settings\{username}\Desktop\securetystudio.exe'"
      "Security Inspector 2010"="'"C:\Documents and Settings\{username}\Application Data\Security Inspector 2010\Security_Inspector_2010.exe" /STARTUP'"

Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware log:

Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.46
www.malwarebytes.org

Database version: 5175

Windows 5.1.2600 Service Pack 3
Internet Explorer 6.0.2900.5512

11/23/2010 2:28:07 PM
mbam-log-2010-11-23 (14-28-07).txt

Scan type: Quick scan
Objects scanned: 126139
Time elapsed: 4 minute(s), 5 second(s)

Memory Processes Infected: 1
Memory Modules Infected: 0
Registry Keys Infected: 2
Registry Values Infected: 2
Folders Infected: 2
Files Infected: 11

Memory Processes Infected:
C:\Documents and Settings\{username}\Application Data\Security Inspector 2010\Security_Inspector_2010.exe (Trojan.FakeAlert) -> Unloaded process successfully.

Memory Modules Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Registry Keys Infected:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Security Inspector 2010 (Rogue.SecurityInspector) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Security Inspector 2010 (Rogue.SecurityInspector) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.

Registry Values Infected:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\security inspector 2010 (Trojan.FakeAlert) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\45cwseuwf8sk (Trojan.FakeAlert) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.

Folders Infected:
C:\Documents and Settings\{username}\Application Data\Security Inspector 2010 (Rogue.SecurityInspector) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
C:\Documents and Settings\{username}\Start Menu\Programs\Security Inspector 2010 (Rogue.SecurityInspector) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.

Files Infected:
C:\Documents and Settings\{username}\Application Data\Security Inspector 2010\Security_Inspector_2010.exe (Trojan.FakeAlert) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
C:\Documents and Settings\{username}\Desktop\securetystudio.exe (Trojan.FakeAlert) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
C:\Documents and Settings\{username}\Application Data\Security Inspector 2010\securitycenter.exe (Rogue.SecurityInspector) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
C:\Documents and Settings\{username}\Application Data\Security Inspector 2010\securityhelper.exe (Rogue.SecurityInspector) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
C:\Documents and Settings\{username}\Application Data\Security Inspector 2010\taskmgr.dll (Rogue.SecurityInspector) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
C:\Documents and Settings\{username}\Start Menu\Programs\Security Inspector 2010\Activate Security Inspector 2010.lnk (Rogue.SecurityInspector) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
C:\Documents and Settings\{username}\Start Menu\Programs\Security Inspector 2010\Help Security Inspector 2010.lnk (Rogue.SecurityInspector) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
C:\Documents and Settings\{username}\Start Menu\Programs\Security Inspector 2010\How to Activate Security Inspector 2010.lnk (Rogue.SecurityInspector) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
C:\Documents and Settings\{username}\Start Menu\Programs\Security Inspector 2010\Security Inspector 2010.lnk (Rogue.SecurityInspector) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
C:\Documents and Settings\{username}\Start Menu\Programs\Security Inspector 2010.LNK (Rogue.SecurityInspector) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
C:\Documents and Settings\{username}\Application Data\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch\Security Inspector 2010.LNK (Rogue.SecurityInspector) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.

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