SpyHunter Spyware Definitions Update: v.9.13 (08/26/2008)
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Newly Added Threat List

The following new parasites have been added to SpyHunter:

Trojan.Downloader.OGC Description

Trojan.Downloader.OGC is a Trojan downloader that may install secretly in order to infect computers with malware. Trojan.Downloader.OGC infects computers through security exploits and other deceptive methods. Trojan.Downloader.OGC breaks into the user’s system and grants access to a third party who can then use your Internet connection to download additional malware and spyware infections. Due to Trojan.Downloader.OGC’s fraudulent activities, the user’s personal and financial information may be at risk.

MaxAntiSpy Description

 

 

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MaxAntiSpy, Max AntiSpy or Max Anti Spy, is a rogue anti-spyware application from Russian Federation. MaxAntiSpy is often bundled with the Trojan Zlob which is found on fake video codecs. MaxAntiSpy can also be found on rogue websites that provide a trial for the user to download and detect imaginary spyware threats. Once Zlob is installed, it will generate an enormous amount of fake popups and system notifications stating that the user’s computer is infected with spyware. In order to remove them, the user is supposed to download MaxAntiSpy’s commercial version.

If the user is tricked into clicking on any of the messages displayed, he/she will be redirected to maxantispy.com where he/she will be forced to purchase MaxAntiSpy’s commercial version. MaxAntiSpy will allege it’s able to remove the spyware found on the user’s computer system, however, this is just another mechanism to push the user into buying its full version.

MaxAntiSpy’s trial version is also able to generate a computer system scan and display erroneous results to scare the user.

Trojan.ExplorerHijack Description

Trojan.ExplorerHijack is a Trojan created to infiltrate in the user’s computer and allow the entrance of adware and spyware into the its system. As soon as Trojan.ExplorerHijack infects the user’s computer, it opens a loophole, allowing downloads and installations of spyware and adware. Trojan.ExplorerHijack also allows access to your personal and financial information to third parties. Trojan.ExplorerHijack is a very dangerous threat to the security of your personal and financial data.

Internet Antivirus Description

 

 

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Internet Antivirus or InternetAntivirus, is a rogue anti-spyware program. Internet Antivirus may install in the user’s computer system through Trojan Zlob or the user may have downloaded the trial version from a corrupt website.

Once Internet Antivirus is installed, it will issue popups and system alert messages stating that the system is flooded with spyware. In order to remove the supposed threats, the user must purchase Internet Antivirus’s commercial version of the program. All links provided by rogue Internet Antivirus may redirect the user to Internet-Antivirus.com or other rogue websites where Internet Antivirus’s commercial version is sold for $49.95. Internet Antivirus may also use its fake system scanner to generate a fake scan report. Internet Antivirus’s scan results will generate a list of spyware infections supposedly found in the user’s computer system.

Trojan.Downloader.Small.uoy Description

Trojan.Downloader.Small.uoy is a Trojan created to hijack and infect user’s computer. Trojan.Downloader.Small.uoy creates a security-free hole on the user’s computer system, making the computer vulnerable. Trojan.Downloader.Small.uoy may give access to remote hackers to download and install additional spyware and rogue applications without the user’s knowledge and consent. These applications may generate a large amount of fake alerts. Due to the malicious activities of Trojan.Downloader.Small.uoy, user’s personal and financial information may be at risk of being stolen by a third party.

Trojan.Agent.yde Description

Trojan.Agent.yde is a Trojan downloader installed through a security exploit or other dubious mechanisms. Trojan.Agent.yde installs in the user’s computer system and opens a conduit, facilitating the download of large amounts of adware and spyware. Trojan.Agent.yde may endanger the user’s personal and financial information.

Trojan.Crypt.gh Description

Trojan.Crypt.gh is a Trojan created to infiltrate in the user’s computer and allow the entrance of adware and spyware into the its system. Once installed, Trojan.Crypt.gh hijacks the computer and opens security holes, which makes the computer vulnerable and exposes your personal and financial data to remote hackers. In addition, Trojan.Crypt.gh may allow third parties to execute programs and download additional malware such as rogue anti-spyware programs. Trojan.Crypt.gh may also generate a large numbers of popup adverts. Trojan.Crypt.gh is considered a threat to the security of your personal and financial data.

Trojan.Downloader.Agent.xjf Description

Trojan.Downloader.Agent.xjf is a Trojan that may install secretly in order to infect computers with malware. Once installed, Trojan.Downloader.Agent.xjf may open a conduit by which large amounts of adware and spyware can be installed to the computer system. Trojan.Downloader.Agent.xjf breaks into the user’s system and grants access to a third party who can then take control of the computer, steal personal information or damage the system. Trojan.Downloader.Agent.xjf is a very dangerous threat to the security of the user’s personal and financial data.

WinProtector Description

 

 

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WinProtector or WinProtector 3.8, is a rogue anti-spyware program, family of Antivirus 2008, XP Antivirus Protection and Antivirus 2009. WinProtector is usually downloaded and installed without user’s knowledge and consent by a Trojan (found on fake video codecs used to view porn videos) through browser security holes, or other dubious mechanisms. WinProtector was created to mislead users with false positives scan results and alerts. Once WinProtector is installed, it starts scanning the user’s computer and will generate exaggerated notifications of imaginary security and privacy risks. WinProtector displays these results in an attempt to deceive users into purchasing WinProtector’s commercial version for $29.95-79.95. In addition, WinProtector may change the user’s Internet Explorer browser behavior by altering the user’s search results. WinProtector may run on every Windows startup and has the ability to recreate itself.

Updated Threat List

The following parasite threats were updated:

AntiSpyCheck
IE Antivirus
Antivirus 2009
Antivirus 2008
Antispyware 2008 XP
XPAntivirus
Zlob.Trojan
Trojan-Downloader.Agent.gfg
Vista Antivirus 2008
Windows Antivirus 2008
VirusRemover 2008
WinReanimator
PCPrivacyCleaner
Trojan.FakeAlert
System Antivirus 2008
Advanced Antivirus
Ultimate Antivirus 2008
Win Antivirus 2008
Antivirus Master