Adware Spyware Be Gone, XPAntiVirus, WebSpyShield, more - SpyHunter Update v.6.62
SpyHunter Spyware Definitions Update: v.6.62 (10/12/2007) SpyHunter Latest Program Update: v.2.9.5018
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Newly Added Threat List
The following new parasites have been added to SpyHunter:
Adware Spyware Be Gone
This is a fake spyware removal application aimed at tricking the user into purchacing its payed version by repeatedly generating false system security alerts. The program is usually downloaded onto the victim machine by a trojan. more
WebSpyShield
WebSpyShield is a rogue anti-spyware application that creates a browser toolbar and fake security warnings. It can be downloaded by other Trojans and/or browser security exploits. Also, when browsing the internet, you will be redirected to the WebSpyShield homepage. more
Virus.Parite
This is a virus designed to propagate via open network shares. After an infected file is launched on the victim machine the virus scans the hard drive and infects all .exe files it comes across. Moreover, the virus may infect your computer with additional spyware or adware. more
Email-Worm.Zafi
Email-Worm.Zafi is worm designed to spread via p2p networks and emails. Once run on your computer the worm opens a backdoor that allows a remote malicious individual to connect to you computer and gather up your personal information. more
Email-Worm.Erkez.F
Email-Worm.Erkez.F is a mass-mailing worm designed to spread through computer networks by exploiting security holes on machines connected to the Internet. Once it is executed on your machine, Email-Worm.Erkez.F will continue to propagate itself by sending its copies to email addresses gathered from your PC. Occasionally Email-Worm.Erkez.F may download additional malware onto your computer. In addition, Email-Worm.Erkez.F may cause a sluggish performance of your computer. It is recommended to... more
Email-Worm.Erkez.D
Email-Worm.Erkez.D is an e-mail worm that is capable of self-replication. It can be caught when opening suspicious e-mails, downloading unknown e-mail attachments or using internet file sharing networks. Email-Worm.Erkez.D may change security settings, disable firewalls and even stop antivirus software from working. Your computer may also be remotely hijacked when infected with Email-Worm.Erkez.D, allowing someone else to control various processes of the machine. Email-Worm.Erkez.D is a very... more
Trojan-PSW.WOW
Trojan-PSW.WOW is a nasty Trojan application designed to log all your keystrokes and scan your hard disk for all the passwords that you store there. Trojan-PSW.WOW then sends all the collected information to its creators. Trojan-PSW.WOW mostly tends to steal online gaming (especially "World Of Warcraft") and banking passwords. In order to have... more
Trojan-PSW.OnLineGames.bs
Trojan-PSW.OnLineGames.bs is a Trojan designed to acquire any stored login or password information. It is known to steal online gaming accounts as well as financial information. Trojan-PSW.OnLineGames.bs then sends the stolen content to a remote server. more
Trojan-Spy.VB.jo
Trojan-Spy.VB.jo is a spyware Trojan that steals the users personal and financial data. Trojan-Spy.VB.jo then sends the gathered information to a source server. more
Trojan-Downloader.Small.fzi
Trojan-Downloader.Small.fzi is a malicious Trojan programmed to pump the infected PC with various other parasites. Trojan-Downloader.Small.fzi always configures itself to run on startup by creating some files in the Windows system folder. more
Updated Threat List
The following parasite threats were updated:
Trojan.Tibs Worm.Zhelatin.GQ Vixup.Trojan Trojan.Dropper-Delf Trojan-PSW.OnLineGames.vm Trojan-PSW.OnLineGames.txy Zlob.Trojan Virtumonde Trojan.Vundo SpyShredder 180Solutions.Zango SpyFalcon
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