Database Updates SpyHunter Threat Database Update 5.47

SpyHunter Threat Database Update 5.47

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SpyHunter defs version 5.47 (07/07/2007) Latest Program version: 2.9.5018 The following new parasites have been added: InstallProvider InstallProvider is an adware Internet Download Manager that integrates with Internet Explorer as a Browser Helper Object (BHO). Once installed, the program will display advertising and collect personal information. RegistryCleanerXP RegistryCleanerXP is a rogue computer cleanup application. Registry Cleaner XP is ostensibly designed to detect and repair registry errors, but is often downloaded and installed by a Trojan, through browser security holes, or via other unconventional and unethical mechanisms. Once installed, RegistryCleanerXP launches on Windows startup. It will display notifications of imaginary registry errors in its attempts to get the user to purchase the full version. MagicAntiSpy MagicAntiSpy is a rogue antispyware program that is often downloaded and installed by Trojans, through browser security exploits, or via other nefarious mechanisms. Magic AntiSpy 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. This rogue is a clone of Bravesentry and DrAntispy and SpyShredder. SpyShredder SpyShredder is a rogue antispyware program that is often downloaded and installed by Trojans, through browser security exploits, or via other nefarious mechanisms. SpyShredder 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. This rogue is a clone of Bravesentry and DrAntispy and MagicAntiSpy. MyGeek.CPVFeed MyGeek / CPVFeeed is an adware Browser Help Object (BHO) that embeds itself within Internet Explorer. Once installed, this parasite will display popup and popunder adverts, and may also log your search and web browsing history to a file which can be transmitted to its creator. Trojan.Downloader.LiveCall LiveCall is a combination dialer and Trojan downloader. Once installed on your PC, LiveCall integrates itself into Internet Explorer as a Browser Helper Object (BHO). It will attempt to use your PC modem to dial extremely expensive international toll telephone numbers. It will also communicate with its home server and download and install additional malware. This infection is a serious threat to the stability and security of your PC and should be removed immediately. Adrotator.IconAds IconAds, a derivative of Adrotator, is an adware app that loads itself as an Internet Explorer BHO, and inundates the user with popup adverts. Once installed, this parasite displays large numbers of popup ads and may hijack your home page, search pages, and error pages. It will also display fake security risk notifications and will update itself silently and automatically. This program has been known to cause severe degradation of network and PC performance. Trojan.Downloader.BQH This Trojan is 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. Trojan.Downloader.Agent-DB Trojan.Downloader.Agent-DB 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 display pornographic web content. This program opens a huge security hole on your PC through which other malware can be installed. Trojan.Downloader.MRO Trojan.Downloader.MRO 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 and execute additional malware. This program opens a huge security hole on your PC through which other malware can be installed. In addition, it is known to steal passwords for online banking and gaming sites. The following threats were updated: 180Solutions.Zango RXToolBar Trojan.Downloader.Agent-AFG WinFixer Trojan.Vundo VirtuMonde Trojan.Downloader.Contravirus WinAntiVirus Pro 2007 WinFixer2005

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