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Antispyware2009

Alias: Antispyware2009, Antispyware 2009

Description: Antispyware 2009 is a fake anti-spyware application that may be secretly installed by the Zlob Trojan without your permission or knowlege or downloaded from the fraudulent antivirus2009professional.com website or http://windowsscanner-freever.com/2009 website:

Antispyware displays fake system messages:

or makes false spyware detections:

It displays fake Windows Security Center window and tray icon, wich imitate real one, but suggests to buy Antivirus 2009:

Antispyware popups is supposed to scare the user into purchasing the full version of this fake anti-spyware program.

You must not visit antivirus2009professional.com website or install fraudulent Antivirus 2009 software.

SpyNoMore removes both Antispyware and the Zlob trojan that installed it, as well as stop the associated popups.

Threat type:

Hijacker - A Hijacker is a software application that takes control of your browser's settings. Usually it changes your home page and redirects it to some unknown site or modifies your search settings. It prevents you from changing back your browser's settings. An infected browser usually operates much slower.

Trojan - A Trojans or Trojan Horse is any programs that installs itself secretly, quite often with sinister intent. Once installed, the trojan author (hacker) can gain complete control of the infected PC. Trojans are usually designed to steal sensitive information and/or destroy the system. Trojans can be distributed as unsolicited email attachments, or bundled with freeware and shareware programs.

Advice: Remove This is a very high risk threat and should be removed immediately as to prevent harm to your computer or your privacy.

Detection:
SpyNoMore detects Antispyware2009: Yes

Threat risk: Very High Risk

Extremely dangerous malware. Uses stealth installation, randomly named entries and has the capability to self update or resurrect after incomplete removal. Almost impossible to remove manually. Category mostly consists of trojans and spyware.

Symptoms:

Popup messages claiming that your computer is infected.

Installation of Antispyware without your concent.

Displays fake Windows Security Center window and tray icon.

Antispyware2009 Signature Details: The following information includes some of the standard signatures associated with this spyware threat. Please do not attempt to manually remove these items from your computer; Removing these items incorrectly or partially can cause your computer to experience critical errors, prevent your computer from restarting or cause loss of Internet connectivity. Should you be infected with Antispyware2009, you can clean your computer by downloading SpyNoMore now.

Running Process Signatures:

File Signatures:
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Registered Dll (Dynamic Link Library) Signatures:

Internet Explorer Integration:

Folder Signatures:
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Registry Signatures:
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SpyNoMore Collected Residual File Signatures: