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Newly Added Threat List
The following new parasites have been added to SpyHunter:
PC Protection Center 2008 Description
PC Protection Center 2008 or PCProtectionCenter 2008, is a rogue anti-spyware program and family of Power Antivirus 2009, XP Antivirus and Antivirus2009. PC Protection Center 2008 may install in the user’s computer system through a Trojan Zlob found on a fake video codec download. Once Zlob is installed, it will issue fake popups and alert messages informing the user about imaginary spyware infections.
PC Protection Center 2008 trial version may also launch its fake system scanner and emulate a computer scan. After the scan is completed, PC Protection Center 2008 trial version is able to generate a list of fake infections as a result. These mechanisms are used by PC Protection Center 2008’s creators to trick the user into downloading PC Protection Center 2008’s full version. PC Protection Center 2008’s messages and scan results will try to push the user into clicking on their links. Once the user click on any of the links provided, he/she will be redirected to PC Protection Center 2008’s website or other malicious websites to purchase rogue PC Protection Center 2008’s full version.
Trojan.Agent.xfp Description
Trojan.Agent.xfp is a Trojan application that downloads and installs additional malware to the user’s computer. Trojan.Agent.xfp usually installs through exploitation of networks. Once installed, Trojan.Agent.xfp hijacks the computer and opens security holes, which makes the computer vulnerable and exposes your personal and financial data to remote hackers. Trojan.Agent.xfp may also grant access to a third party who can then take control of the computer, steal personal information or damage the system. Trojan.Agent.xfp is a very dangerous threat to the security of the user’s personal and financial data.
Trojan.Downloader.BEV Description
Trojan.Downloader.BEV is a Trojan created to infiltrate in the user’s computer and allow the entrance of unwanted adware and spyware into the its system without the user’s knowledge and consent. Trojan.Downloader.BEV infects computers through security exploits and other deceptive methods. Due to the malicious activities of Trojan.Downloader.BEV, user’s personal and financial information may be at risk of being stolen by a third party.
Antispyware 2008 XP Description
Antispyware 2008 XP or Antispyware2008 XP, is a rogue anti-spyware program targeted to the Italian-speaking public. Antispyware 2008 XP may install in the user’s computer system through a Trojan (Zlob or Vundo) found on a media codec download from an adult website. Once Antispyware 2008 XP is installed, it will issue fake popups and system alert messages stating that the user’s computer is infected with spyware. In order to remove the supposed threats Antispyware 2008 XP offers the user to buy Antispyware 2008 XP’s full version.
In addition, Antispyware 2008 XP is able to emulate a computer system scan and display erroneous scan results in an attempt to scare the user into purchasing Antispyware 2008 XP’s full version of the program. Antispyware 2008 XP is clone of XPAntivirus, XP Antivirus 2008 and Antivirus 2008. Antispyware 2008 XP may launch on every Windows startup.
Trace Sweeper Description
Trace Sweeper or TraceSweeper, is a rogue application that sells itself as an effective computer cleaner. Trace Sweeper may be installed by a TrojanZlob or Vundo) via a security breach, or other fraudulent methods. Once Trace Sweeper is installed, it will scan the user’s computer and report unnecessary Windows and program files that occupy space on the user’s hard drive. In order to remove the supposed traces of the user’s Internet activity and malicious files, Trace Sweeper will offer its full version of the program for $39.95. Trace Sweeper and its website (trace-sweeper.com) are just part of a big scam.
PyroAntiSpy Description
PyroAntiSpy or Pyro AntiSpy, is a rogue anti-spyware program often bundled with the Trojan Zlob which is found on fake video codecs. PyroAntiSpy can also be found on rogue websites that provide a trial for the user to download. Once Zlob is installed, it will generate an enormous amount of fake popups and system notifications stating that the user’s computer is infected with spyware. If the user is tricked into clicking on any of these messages, he/she will be redirected to PyroAntiSpy.com where he/she will be forced to purchase PyroAntiSpy’s commercial version. PyroAntiSpy will allege it’s able to remove the spyware found on the user’s computer system, however, this is just another mechanism to push the user into buying its full version.
PyroAntiSpy’s trial version is also able to generate a computer system scan and display erroneous results to scare the user. PyroAntiSpy may launch on every Windows startup and recreate itself. PyroAntiSpy uses the same engine as notorious Antivirus Gold.
Updated Threat List
The following parasite threats were updated:
Trojan.Vapsup
Zlob.Trojan
AntivirusXP 2008
Antivirus2008Pro
Trojan.Generic
Antivirus Master
Trojan.Rootkit.Rustock
Trojan.Downloader.Agent.tyx
Trojan.Downloader.Exchanger
Vista Antivirus 2008
Trojan.Downloader.Agent-BN
Trojan-PSW.WOW
Trojan.Dropper-Delf
Antivirus 2008
Virtumonde
Antivirus 2009
Trojan.FakeAlert
AntiSpyCheck
IE Antivirus
XPSecurityCenter
Power Antivirus 2009
XPAntivirus
SpywareSecure
Advanced Antivirus
ISTBar
ISecurity
Windows Antivirus 2008
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