Virus.Win32.Faker.a

Virus.Win32.Faker.a — or snl2w.exe — is a real virus and a fake threat that appears in popups and desktop warnings by fake antispyware and rogue sites.



Is Virus.Win32.Faker.a dangerous? Virus.Win32.Faker.a was a serious threat, once upon a time — Virus.Win32.Faker.a would steal network administrator passwords. Now, Virus.Win32.Faker.a’s biggest danger is scaring you into wasting money on fake anti-spyware like Windows Protection Suite and Internet Antivirus, by using tricks such as changing your screensaver and desktop to tell you that your computer is infected with spyware.

You’re probably not really infected with Virus.Win32.Faker.a — you’re infected with scamware that you need to remove.

Do You Have Virus.Win32.Faker.a?

When you’re infected with badware — whether it’s Virus.Win32.Faker.a, spyware, adware, a Trojan, or a virus — there are a few key symptoms. Have you noticed…

• Slow computer performance: It just takes one parasite like Virus.Win32.Faker.a to slow your computer dramatically. If your PC takes longer than usual to reboot, or if your Internet connection is unusually slow, you may be infected with Virus.Win32.Faker.a.
• New desktop shortcuts or switched homepage: Badware like Virus.Win32.Faker.a may change your Internet settings to redirect your homepage to another site. Badware can even add desktop shortcuts to your PC.
• Annoying popups: Badware can bombard your computer with popup ads, even when you’re not online. Through these popups, you may be tricked into downloading more spyware.
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