TrojanDownloader:Win32/FakeRean.gen!C

Detected by Microsoft Defender Antivirus

Aliases: XP Antispyware 2009 (other)

Summary

TrojanDownloader:Win32/FakeRean.gen!C is a downloading and installing component of the Trojan:Win32/FakeRean family. Trojan:Win32/FakeRean is a family of programs that claim to scan for malware and display fake warnings of malicious files. They then inform the user that they need to pay money to register the software in order to remove these non-existent threats.

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.

Use Microsoft Security Essentials, Microsoft Windows Defender, the Microsoft Safety Scanner (http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=212742), or another up-to-date scanning and removal tool to detect and remove these threats and other unwanted software from your computer. For more information on Microsoft security products, see http://www.microsoft.com/security/antivirus/av.aspx.

Use Microsoft Windows Defender, Microsoft Security Essentials, the Microsoft Safety Scanner, or another up-to-date scanning and removal tool to detect and remove this threat and other unwanted software from your computer. For more information on Microsoft security products, see http://www.microsoft.com/protect/products/computer/default.mspx.

For information on additional support options worldwide, see http://www.microsoft.com/protect/support/default.mspx.