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Presto Tuneup System Alert

Posted: May 26, 2009

Presto Tuneup System Alert is a fake security notification brought to you by the rogue anti-spyware application Presto Tuneup, with a clear and simple purpose; to persuade you to purchase this fake spyware remover. The Presto Tuneup System Alert message reads as follows:

"System Alert
Needless programs and files have been detected on your PC.
Click here to remove them immediately with Presto Tuneup."

Remove this malicious piece of adware as soon as possible.

Aliases

Presto Tuneup
Presto Tuneup System Alert

File System Modifications

  • The following files were created in the system:
    # File Name
    1 ReleaseXP.exe

Registry Modifications

  • The following newly produced Registry Values are:
    HKEY..\..\..\..{Subkeys}HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run "Presto TuneUp"

Additional Information on Presto Tuneup System Alert

  • The following domains were detected:
    # Domain
    1 Prestotuneup.com
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