MedicCop is a rogue Anti-Spyware program. This security risk can be downloaded by clicking on certain Internet advertisements, but it must be manually installed. When a user downloads MedicCop and runs a scan, the program reports false scan alerts. The user is then prompted to pay for a full license of the application in order to remove the threats.
Type: Misleading Application
Name: MedicCop
Risk Impact: Medium
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, Windows XP
Behavior: MedicCop is a misleading application that may give exaggerated reports of threats on the computer.
How to remove MedicCop:
Download and install SUPERAntiSpyware and Malwarebytes Anti-Malware. Both security programs come with free versions.
I recommend that you run multiple passes of SUPERAntiSpyware and Malwarebytes Anti-Malware.
It’s important that you keep your security programs up to date. I highly recommend downloading the WOT (Web of Trust) add-on for IE and/or Firefox. The WOT add-on warns you about risky sites before you click.
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