SMART HDD

SMART HDD is a malicious program for Microsoft Windows that attempts to confuse computer users into thinking it is the similarly named S.M.A.R.T. hardware monitoring system.[1][2]

It interacts with the user by appearing as a popup stating that the hard drive is failing, and that a subscription is required to fix the issue.[3] Like "Fake-AV" software, SMART HDD will attempt to prevent the user from accessing any applications and will attempt to disable any antivirus software that may be present.[4]

References

  1. ↑ http://www.wikihow.com/Remove-Smart-HDD-Virus-(Remove-Guide)
  2. ↑ http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/virus-removal/remove-smart-hdd
  3. ↑ http://support.kaspersky.com/viruses/rogue?qid=208286454
  4. ↑ http://www.symantec.com/connect/articles/how-troubleshoot-fake-av-if-it-not-detected
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