Trojan Virantix is a Trojan that disables your anti-virus software and infect your computer with more malware and spyware, usually by downloading a file from FreeRealityMpegs.com. Trojan Virantix will create a mutex — {393921-e939391-3919139-3d3a738-11} — to make sure it’s always running on your computer. Trojan Virantix may try to scare you into downloading rogue antispyware WinAntivirus with fake security alerts. This Trojan Virantix popup reads:

“Windows Security Alert
Warning! Potential Spyware Operation!
Your computer is making unauthorized copies of your system and Internet files. Run full scan now to prevent any unathorised access to your files! Click here to download spyware remover …
Your computer is infected!”

or

“Your computer is infected!
Windows has detected spyware infection
It is recommended to use special antispyware tools to prevent data loss. Windows will now download and install the most up-to-date antispyware for you.
Click here to protect your computer from spyware!”

Trojan Virantix then tries to connect to www.softcashier.com/members/link_____ to download fake antispyware.

Unless identity theft and popups sound like a fun weekend to you, remove Trojan Virantix.

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