SpyHunter Spyware Definitions Update: v.8.62 (06/12/2008) SpyHunter Latest Program Update: v.3.4.9
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Newly Added Threat List
The following new parasites have been added to SpyHunter:
Trojan-Clicker.Agent.ma Description
Trojan-Clicker.Agent.ma is a Trojan created to exploit vulnerabilities in the Windows Operating System and browser security holes. Once Trojan-Clicker.Agent.ma infects user’s computer system, it opens a conduit by which unwanted spyware and applications are downloaded and installed. Due to Trojan-Clicker.Agent.ma fraudulent activities, it may generate an exaggerated amount of popup adverts and give access to remote third parties to user’s personal and financial data . In addition, Trojan-Clicker.Agent.ma may hack user’s browser and redirect them to dubious websites.
Worm.RJump.a Description
Worm.RJump.a is a vicious worm written in Python scripting language. Once installed, Worm.RJump.a will attempt to duplicate and install itself via security breaches or emails to multiple computers across a network. Worm.RJump.a will infect computers without user’s intervention until it takes up all of the available system memory. Due to this, Worm.RJump.a may cause system slowdowns and crashes. Worm.RJump.a may also affect computer’s hard disk and not allow the user to save or create new files on it. In addition, Worm.RJump.a may open a conduit in the user’s computer system, allowing hackers to access user’s data and installing additional backdoor programs.
Adware.Bestrevenue Description
Adware.Bestrevenue is a parasitic advertising software. Adware.Bestrevenue is often distributed through Trojan downloaders, browser security exploits, and other deceptive methods. Once Adware.Bestrevenue is installed, it will bombard the user with a large amount of popup adverts, thus interfering with the user’s workflow. Adware.Bestrevenue may be difficult to manually remove.
Trojan.PWS.Agent.RWD Description
Trojan.PWS.Agent.RWD is a Trojan designed to monitor all user activities on a computer. Trojan.PWS.Agent.RWD records user’s keystrokes and scans user’s computer for stored personal and financial information. Trojan.PWS.Agent.RWD may send the recorded information to remote hackers for fraudulent activities. Hackers may steal user’s passwords, banking information, credit card numbers, and more.
ISecurity Description
ISecurity or iSecurity.cpl, is a Trojan affiliated with a large group of rogue antispyware programs. ISecurity is designed to infiltrate the user’s computer system and facilitate unwanted downloads. ISecurity may be installed through a vulnerable security breach, or via other dubious mechanisms. As soon as ISecurity is installed, it will allow rogue anti-spyware applications to be installed. These rogue anti-spyware applications will display an exaggerated amount of bogus notifications to push the user to buy the program’s commercial version. ISecurity may be difficult to manually remove.
Updated Threat List
The following parasite threats were updated:
Zlob.Trojan
AntiSpyCheck
Trojan-Downloader.Matcash
Trojan.Generic
WinSpywareProtect
SpyShredder
WinAntivirusPro
Trojan-Downloader.Agent.jjt
Antivirus2008Pro
Virtumonde
Trojan.Downloader.Small.CYF
Trojan.Small.CJDX
SystemDefender
AntiSpywareShield
Adware.Vapsup
Trojan.Dialer.qn
Adware.Comet
Zeno
Trojan.Downloader.Agent-AFG
SideSearch
Malware Protector 2008
Trojan.FakeAlert
MalWarrior 2008
Antivirus 2008
Trojan-Downloader.Agent-BFJ
Backdoor.IRCBot
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by Grace Mathews on Thursday, June 12th, 2008 at 6:39 pm and is filed under Spyware Alerts.
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