Database Updates SpyHunter Threat Database Update 5.14

SpyHunter Threat Database Update 5.14

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SpyHunter defs version 5.14 (06/01/2007) Latest Program version: 2.9.5018 The following new parasites have been added: SystemDoctor SystemDoctor, which is directly related to SystemDoctor 2006, is a fake anti-spyware program that is often downloaded and installed by a Trojan or through browser security holes. SystemDoctor launches on Windows startup and may generate large numbers of 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. DrAntispy DrAntispy is a rogue antispyware program that is often downloaded and installed by Trojans, through browser security exploits, or via other nefarious mechanisms. DrAntispy 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. AntivirusPCSuite AntivirusPCSuite is a rogue antivirus program that is often downloaded and installed by Trojans, through browser security exploits, or via other nefarious mechanisms. AntivirusPCSuite 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. SpyVampire SpyVampire is a fake anti-spyware program that is often downloaded and installed by a Trojan or through browser security holes. SpyVampire launches on Windows startup and may generate excessive popup advertisements. 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. SpyVampire is a clone of SpyLocked, SpywareLocked, SpyDawn and SpywareQuake. SpyHazard SpyHazard is a rogue antispyware program that is often downloaded and installed by Trojans, through browser security exploits, or via other nefarious mechanisms. SpyHazard 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. Trojan.Zapchas Zapchas is a Trojan designed to infiltrate your computer and open a conduit by which large amounts of adware and spyware can be piped to your system. This program opens up a large security hole on your computer and is a very dangerous threat to the security of your personal and financial data. This Trojan will allow an intruder full control of your PC via IRC channels. Trojan.Clicker-IP The Clicker-IP Trojan is associated with Italian typosquatting domains. It may attempt to force itself onto your computer when you visit a misspelled version of a popular Italian website. It has also been known to propagate through pornographic sites. This Trojan secretly installs on your computer. After installation, it will download and install other malicious adware, Trojans, and viruses onto your computer without your knowledge or consent. This Trojan is a major security risk and should be removed as soon as possible. Trojan.LowZones The LowZones Trojan is associated with Italian typosquatting domains. Once it installs on your PC, possibly through browser security exploits, or drive-by-download, this Trojan will lower your Internet Explorer security settings and attempt to download and install additional malware and security risks. Trojan.Bancos This Trojan, which is related to Banload, Downloader.Banload, and Banker, may install itself on your PC through a browser exploit or some other form of trickery. Once installed, this parasite will monitor your searches and will intercept passwords to several major banking websites when you type them in. This program opens up a large security hole on your computer and is a very dangerous threat to the security of your personal and financial data. This malware specializes in stealing your online banking passwords. Trojan.Downloader.Nurech.BK Trojan.Downloader.Nurech.BK is a Trojan program that installs itself on your machine through web browser exploits or bundled with other parasites. Once installed on your machine, it will download additional malware and may extremely obtrusive advertising content. This program opens a huge security hole on your PC through which other malware can be installed. Trojan.PSW.Coced This Trojan monitors and records your keystrokes and scans your computer for stored passwords. This information is then sent to the parasite authors. This Trojan is highly dangerous and is a serious threat to your financial and personal information. It is known to steal a variety of confidential and sensitive information. Worm.Viking The Viking worm replicates across computer networks. It will copy itself to multiple locations on your PC, and can be extremely difficult to manually remove. Once installed, it will inject itself into Explorer.exe, Iexplore.exe, and other core running processes. It will also attempt to terminate certain security related processes. This worm may also change your speaker volume levels. Once installed, it will attempt to spread itself to any other computers on your network. Worm.Drom The Drom worm replicates across computer networks. It will copy itself to multiple locations on your PC, and can be extremely difficult to manually remove. Once installed, it will inject itself into Explorer.exe, Iexplore.exe, and other core running processes. It will also attempt to terminate certain security related processes. Once installed, it will attempt to spread itself to any other computers on your network. The following threats were updated: SpyAway AntiSpyZone DriveCleaner 2006 PurityScan TrustedProtection Zlob.Trojan SpyLocked SpySheriff Trojan.Spy.BZub AntiVermins

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