WARNING!!! XP 2008 Antivirus IS a Virus!

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XP Antivirus 2008 IS a Virus!

While surfing the internet, I came across an application that I needed to run a program. It told me to download and install the application before I could view the program. It seemed innocent enough, so I did just that. What happened next was very upsetting. Once it was given access to my computer, the application took over. It works like one of those free scans. It scans your computer then tells you it has found 600 viruses. This made no sense to me because I have an Upgraded version of the Norton Anti-virus. Well, when I tried to un-install this program, the Un-install feature does not work. A big banner comes across your computer screen telling you that your computer has been infected with a virus and requires immediate attention. You can not remove it, delete it, or minimize it.

I called the technician at Norton, and did not even tell him the name of the virus, simply began to tell him what happened. Before I could get most it out, he said "by chance is the application called XP 2008 Antivirus"? I told him it sure was. His response to me is that I have one of the worst viruses known, on my system. He said what is known about it is this:

1. The virus was created by and originated from Russia

2. The virus acts like an antivirus protection and scans your computer, then infects every major file on your hard drive.

3. The virus begins to collect all personal information from your system, such as bank account information, stored credit card information, etc.

4. The WARNING is set up to get you to purchase the cleaner, but when you do, your credit card information is being stolen.

Do not attempt to un-install the virus or purchase the cleaner! The longer you have the virus the more damage it does. If this happens to you, contact your Anti-Virus host (Norton, McAfee, etc.) immediately. They will charge you a $100.00 fee, but a technician can remotely access your system and take the virus out. The alternative is to take your complete system to a store where they will charge you $70.00/hr to fix it.
I will keep you updated on the progress of this situation