SpyHunter defs version 5.44 (07/03/2007)
Latest Program version: 2.9.5018

The following new parasites have been added:

DioCleaner
DioCleaner is a rogue anti-spyware program that is often downloaded and installed by a Trojan or through browser security holes. DioCleaner 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.

VirusProtectPro
VirusProtectPro is a rogue anti-spyware program that is often downloaded and installed by a Trojan or through browser security holes. VirusProtectPro 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. VirusProtectPro is affiliated with the Zlob family of malicious Trojans.

Trojan.Gomyron
Gomyron is a Trojan for Windows. Once installed on your system, Gomyron will warn you of fake security risks, may generate large amounts of popup advertising, and opens the doors for a variety of serious security risks. This Trojan may also install rogue anti-spyware programs and can be extremely irritating.

The following threats were updated:

Zlob.Trojan
Trojan.Downloader.Contravirus
WinFixer
Trojan.Vundo

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