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Updated on Apr 11, 2011
TrojanDropper:Win32/Insebro.A is a trojan that downloads and executes arbitrary files. In the wild it has been observed downloading and installing rogue security software, such as Win32/FakeRean, onto affected machines. 
 
Special Note:
Reports of Rogue Antivirus programs have been more prevalent as of late.  These are programs that generate misleading alerts and false detections in order to convince users to purchase illegitimate security software.  Some of these programs may display product names or logos in an apparently unlawful attempt to impersonate Microsoft products. 
Alert level: severe
Updated on Apr 11, 2011
Trojan:Win32/Insebro.C is a DLL component of the Trojan:Win32/FakeRean malware family. It checks for the presence of certain registry subkeys.
Alert level: severe
Updated on Mar 25, 2009
Alert level: severe
Updated on Jun 10, 2010
Alert level: severe
Updated on Mar 25, 2009
Alert level: severe
Updated on Aug 06, 2014

Windows Defender detects and removes this threat.

This family of rogue security programs pretend to scan your PC for malware, and often report lots of infections. The program will say you have to pay for it before it can fully clean your PC.

However, the program hasn't really detected any malware at all and isn't really an antivirus or antimalware scanner. It just looks like one so you'll send money to the people who made the program. Some of these programs use product names or logos that unlawfully impersonate Microsoft products.

Even if you do pay to "unlock" the app, it won't do anything because your PC isn't actually infected with all that malware it "found".

Different brands of the rogues may modify various settings on your computer, end or close programs or system services, or block access to websites.

Find out ways that malware can get on your PC.

Alert level: severe