Database Updates SpyHunter Threat Database Update 4.91

SpyHunter Threat Database Update 4.91

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SpyHunter defs version 4.91 (05/07/2007) Latest Program version: 2.9.5018 The following new parasites have been added: Antivirus Solution Antivirus Solution is a rogue antivirus program that is often downloaded and installed by Trojans, through browser security exploits, or via other nefarious mechanisms. Antivirus Solution launches on Windows startup and may generate excessive popup adverts. It will also display notifications of imaginary security risks in its attempts to get the user to purchase the full version. This program can be extremely difficult to remove manually, and will continue to try to recreate itself. Neospace Neospace is a rogue PC security program that is often downloaded and installed by Trojans, through browser security exploits, or via other nefarious mechanisms. Neospace launches on Windows startup and may generate excessive popup adverts. It will also display notifications of imaginary security risks in its attempts to get the user to purchase the full version. This program can be extremely difficult to remove manually, and will continue to try to recreate itself. Ultimate Fixer 2007 Ultimate Fixer 2007 is a rogue PC repair program that is often downloaded and installed by Trojans, through browser security exploits, or via other nefarious mechanisms. This parasite is directly related to Ultimate Cleaner and Ultimate Defender. Ultimate Fixer 2007 launches on Windows startup and may generate excessive popup adverts. It will also display notifications of imaginary security risks in its attempts to get the user to purchase the full version. This program can be extremely difficult to remove manually, and will continue to try to recreate itself. ExpertAntivirus ExpertAntivirus is a rogue antivirus program that is often downloaded and installed by Trojans, through browser security exploits, or via other nefarious mechanisms. It is believed that ExpertAntivirus was created by the authors of SmitFraud. ExpertAntivirus launches on Windows startup and may generate excessive popup adverts. It will also display notifications of imaginary security risks in its attempts to get the user to purchase the full version. This program can be extremely difficult to remove manually, and will continue to try to recreate itself. SavingsHound SavingsHound is an adware app that embeds itself within Internet Explorer as a Browser Helper Object (BHO). This program will display unsolicited adverts, and will also slow down your web browser. SavingsHound can also auto-update itself without your permission. Trojan.Nordex-B Trojan.Nordex-B is a Trojan program that installs itself on your PC through email spam and various security exploits. Once installed on your PC, it will connect to the Internet and communicate with a remote server. This Trojan may deliver unwanted advertising, and may also download and install additional parasites. Worm.Zhelatin.BG Zhelatin is an email worm that propagates as a spam email attachment. Once installed on your system, the worm will employ rootkit techniques in an attempt to prevent detection. It will attempt to add your PC to an IRC Botnet, and will then use your PC to send spam emails. Infected email messages will be sent to all email addresses that the worm is able to find on your computer. Trojan.Mespam Trojan.Mespam is a Trojan program that spreads via spam email and instant messenger connections. Once installed on your PC, it will embed itself into your computer as a Layered Service Provider (LSP). It will connect to the Internet and retrieve a spam message from its parent servers. It will spam this message through any open AOL Instant Messenger, Google Talk, and Yahoo! Messenger windows that it can find. It will also attempt to propagate itself through emails sent via certain webmail services, and may also inject the spam message into forum postings. The following threats were updated: Zlob.Trojan MalwareWiped SpyHeal SpyLocked Antivirus Golden

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