SCI file extension - Virtumonde / Vundo Trojan infected data
What is sci file? How to open sci files?
File type specification:
The sci file extension is also sometimes known to be used by Vundo.
Vundo (also known as VirtuMonde and VirtuMundo) is a malicious software application that combines both adware and trojan characteristics. Vundo is wide spread today and is probably one of the hardest programs to get rid of.
Once installed, Vundo downloads and displays pop-up advertisements that often promote questionable computer-enhancement programs or fake anti-virus or anti-spyware utilities. Vundo also has been advertising several rogue programs called WinFixer2005, WinAntiVirus Pro 2006, WinAntiSpyware and RazeSpyware.
The default software associated to open sci file:
Company or developer:
AVAST Software a.s.
Avast antivirus is one of the most used antivirus programs with over 220 mil. users. The Essential version is available for free and can be upgraded to All-inclusive or Top-notch editions.
The program is available mainly for Windows, but there is also version for Mac, Linux and main mobile OS platforms for Android phones and Apple iPhones/iPads.
List of recommended software applications associated to the .sci file extension
Recommended software programs are sorted by OS platform (Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android etc.)
and possible program actions that can be done with the file: like open sci file, edit sci file, convert sci file, view sci file, play sci file etc. (if exist software for corresponding action in File-Extensions.org's database).
Unspecified and all other actions for computer programs working with sci file - Virtumonde / Vundo Trojan infected data
Click on the software link for more information about Avast Antivirus. Avast Antivirus uses sci file type for its internal purposes and/or also by different way than common edit or open file actions (eg. to install/execute/support an application itself, to store application or user data, configure program etc.).
Microsoft Windows:
Main software associated with sci file by default: Avast Antivirus
Other suggested software: AVG Antivirus
Norton Antivirus
BitDefender
ESET Nod32 Antivirus
Norton Internet Security