Archive for November, 2007

Worm.NetSky.Q, Email-Worm.Bugbear.b, Email-Worm.Tanatos.a, more - SpyHunter Update v.7.28

SpyHunter Spyware Definitions Update: v.7.28 (11/30/2007)
SpyHunter Latest Program Update: v.3.2.0

The following new parasites have been added:

Worm.NetSky.Q, Email-Worm.Bugbear.b, Email-Worm.Tanatos.a, Worm.Mytob-F, ICQMonitor, IMDetect, IMMonitor, Spyware.MSNTrackMon, Trojan.Agent.xtn, Adware.CPush, Packer.Malware.NSAnti.J, Adware.Baidu, Adware.Cinmus, Trojan.Banker-CIY, Worm.Zhelatin.ml, Porn-Dialer.GBDialer, SpamTool.Agent.bt, Worm.StormWorm, Trojan.Zbot, Trojan.Peed.INS, Trojan.Agent.cej, Backdoor.Padodor, Crypt.Morphine, Adware.AntiSpamBoy

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Worm.NetSky.Q Removal Guide

Worm.NetSky.Q Description

Worm.NetSky.Q is a dangerous mass mailing worm that spreads via the Internet as an infected email attachment. Once executed, Worm.NetSky.Q will install itself into your Windows registry so that it can automatically start on each Startup. Then Worm.NetSky.Q will try to spread itself to all addresses found on your PC. Worm.NetSky.Q also drops a backdoor Trojan into the Windows directory, which will allow a hacker to connect to your computer via several access methods. Worm.NetSky.Q places your sensitive information in a severe jeopardy and should be removed without delay.

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Email-Worm.Bugbear.b Removal Guide

Email-Worm.Bugbear.b Description

Email-Worm.Bugbear.b is a malicious mass-mailing worm that is designed to spread as an email attachment. Once it is installed, Email-Worm.Bugbear.b will set in Windows Registry to be able to launch every time you load your computer. Email-Worm.Bugbear.b will search and send its copies to all addresses found onto your computer. Moreover, Email-Worm.Bugbear.b may open up a backdoor on your machine, and this places any financial or banking information stored on your computer in severe jeopardy and represents a serious security risk.

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Email-Worm.Tanatos.a Removal Guide

Email-Worm.Tanatos.a Description

Email-Worm.Tanatos.a is a mass-mailing worm designed to install itself onto your machine without your knowledge and permission, either bundled with other malware, as an illicit email attachment, or via security exploits. Once it is installed, Email-Worm.Tanatos.a will spread its copies to several locations, including peer to peer file sharing directories. Email-Worm.Tanatos.a will search for email addresses in your PC and spread by emailing itself to all entries in your Outlook address book. In addition, Email-Worm.Tanatos.a will open a backdoor and this will allow your computer to be controlled by the remote attackers. Email-Worm.Tanatos.a may remove some files, including personal documents, images, etc. and terminate antivirus processes. Email-Worm.Tanatos.a opens a huge security hole on your machine and puts your personally identifiable information at a very high risk.

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Worm.Mytob-F Removal Guide

Worm.Mytob-F Description

Worm.Mytob-F is a mass-mailing worm that spreads in the Internet by email and in local networks by exploiting computers running the Windows operating system with known vulnerabilities. Worm.Mytob-F scans local drives for text and spreadsheet documents, as well as web pages and various programming files. Then Worm.Mytob-F sends e-mail messages to all the addresses it gathers from found files by using own mail engine. Worm.Mytob-F also opens a backdoor providing the attacker with remote unauthorized access to the compromised computer and allowing him to control the system and steal user sensitive information.

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ICQMonitor Removal Guide

ICQMonitor Description

ICQMonitor is a monitoring tool created to secretly monitor and record all your ICQ conversations. ICQMonitor uses packet sniffing methods to log all your ICQ chats. The logged conversations then maybe placed into a separate file and delivered to the creator of ICQMonitor. ICQMonitor seriously affects your security and privacy and is recommended to be removed with no delay.

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IMDetect Removal Guide

IMDetect Description

IMDetect is a network monitoring program designed to log AIM (AOL Instant Messenger) communication packets. IMDetect seizes both server based and peer-to-peer chat sessions, and can incorporate its chat log into an HTML file for later use. IMDetect places high risk to your personal information and network’s security.

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IMMonitor Removal Guide

IMMonitor Description

IMMonitor is a network surveillance program designed to stealthily steal Yahoo Messenger’s communication packets. IMMonitor can either block or record all conversations on a local network. In addition, IMMonitor may save the logged data as an HTML file. IMMonitor is a serious threat to the network on which it is installed.

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Spyware.MSNTrackMon Removal Guide

Spyware.MSNTrackMon Description

Spyware.MSNTrackMon is a spyware program, created to stealthily log all Windows instant messaging conversations. Spyware.MSNTrackMon may be installed to your system without your knowledge or consent in order to violate your privacy. Spyware.MSNTrackMon is a serious attempt to interfere with your security and privacy and is recommended to be removed immediately.

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Trojan.Agent.xtn Removal Guide

Trojan.Agent.xtn Description

Trojan.Agent.xtn is a nasty backdoor Trojan program. Once executed on your machine, Trojan.Agent.xtn provides a remote violator full access to your PC and any information stored on it. Your computer will become a proxy server and will be employed by a remote attacker who may use it for malicious purposes, including remote attacks. Trojan.Agent.xtn is a serious security risk and should be eliminated from your system immediately.

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