AntiSpyZone

Alias: AntiSpyZone, AntiSpyZone 4.2, AntiSpy Zone 4.2

Description: AntiSpyZone (AntiSpy Zone) is a rogue anti-spyware product that is promoted and installed by the Zlob Trojan. Other trojans are also known to install AntiSpyZone. AntiSpyZone - or the trojan that installs it - starts generating warning messages (similar to the ones shown below) to try and force users into purchasing the full version of AntiSpy Zone in order to have the alledged infections removed.

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Once Zlob Trojan takes control, it generates popup balloon warning messages with flashing icons similar to the ones shown below. Clicking on the balloons opens up AntiSpyZone website.

Zlob Balloon Messages:

AntiSpyZone Website Screenshot:

AntiSpyZone User Interface Screenshot:


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.

Ransomware - Ransomware is a software application that infects a computer and asks for money to have the infection removed.

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 AntiSpyZone: 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:

Pop up balloon warning messages claiming that your PC is infected.

Automatic installation of AntiSpyZone (AntiSpy Zone).

Hijacked homepage to some obscure 'security' webpage such as warningiepage.com or protectionband.com.

Flashing icons appear in the system tray can generate 'System Alert!' or 'Critical System Error!' messages.

AntiSpyZone 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 AntiSpyZone, 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:

See Also:
asecuritypaper.com
asecuritystuff.com
iesafetypage.com
warningiepage.com
Adware.W32.ExpDwnldr
onlinestability.com
MalwareAlarm
SpyLocked
asafetyproject.com
asafetylist.com