Downloader.MisleadApp Description
Downloader.MisleadApp is a Trojan that downloads malicious programs onto compromised computers. Downloader.MisleadApp usually spreads through suspicious e-mail attachments or links and may slow down the performance of your computer. Once executed, Downloader.MisleadApp will install random files onto the computer, which will later trigger a number of pop-up notifications warning that the system is infected with parasites. The warnings will also advice a user to purchase a rogue anti-spyware program such as Antivirus System Pro. To completely and safely remove Downloader.MisleadApp from your computer, you will need to use a legitimate anti-spyware program.
Aliases:
Trojan.DL.Agent.HGKU, TROJ_DLOADER.VPC [TrendMicro], Trojan.Fakeavalert [Symantec], Trojan.FakeAlert [Sunbelt], Troj/BHO-JZ [Sophos], High Risk Fraudulent Security Program [Prevx1], Trj/Downloader.MDW [Panda], Trojan-Downloader/W32.Agent.113664.J, Win32/Adware.Agent.NLE [NOD32], FakeAlert-AB.dldr [McAfee], Trojan-Downloader.Win32.Agent.biia [Kaspersky], Trojan-Dropper.Agent [Ikarus], Trojan:W32/Fakexpa.B [F-Secure], Win32/FakeAV.AEF [eTrust-Vet] and Win32.TRFakealert.av [eSafe].
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Technical Information
File System Details
Downloader.MisleadApp creates the following file(s):
# | File Name | Size | MD5 | Detection Count |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | n1.exe | 11,122,688 | 03241ef13e3b4cc264691de922fd707f | 2 |
2 | svchost.exe | 80,896 | e89160a57bf4f971e3030ecd679d6c28 | 1 |
3 | QWProtect.dll | 113,152 | 6d8d7d02dc27e1f6c0cdfe58301fa4a1 | 1 |
4 | AV1i.exe | 130,048 | b4ee2e29c0c22f0703e021dacedfe96a | 0 |
5 | av1.exe | 10,551,296 | e8441c520ce81060fb63a4418b1286ca | 0 |
6 | AV1i2.exe | 59,904 | 1a57648c4b6a47e5d183dfbaa01e358f | 0 |
7 | AV1i.exe,Stage2[1].exe | 151,040 | 8bc18b1d6cec2f4160c1d21083a557eb | 0 |
8 | QWProtect[1].dll,av1.exe,QWProtect.dll | 113,664 | 0a45c57d5277b7e8a55e08e84c08afeb | 0 |
9 | svchost[1].exe,svchost.exe | 59,059 | e205763aae5db6ae563e6f32244f2f4d | 0 |
10 | install[1].exe | 70,144 | 27a882668aeda52450ef78a0d6e42a30 | 0 |
11 | AV1i2.exe,StageThree[1].exe | 59,392 | b99b9bfa28c119d6089b5dfa1b49647b | 0 |
12 | svchost[1].exe | 83,968 | c198517864cc71849ac3b6d3ed44b2bf | 0 |
Registry Details
Downloader.MisleadApp creates the following registry entry or registry entries:
File name without path
Anti-virus-1.lnk
av1.exe
av1.exe
AV1i.exe
AV1i.exe
QWProtect.dll
QWProtect.dll
QWProtect.dll
QWProtect.dll
QWProtect.dll
CLSID
{051C9A06-FB08-486F-B09B-8B33B261637D}
{512E801E-2F02-4ADE-ACAA-58F08A22B2F8}
{70FEAD04-A7FD-4B89-B814-8A8251C90EF7}
{8D187DFF-423F-41d3-A331-A60DE5886675}
Directory
%AllUsersProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\Anti-virus-1
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This article is provided "as is" and to be used for educational information purposes only. By following any instructions on this article, you agree to be bound by the disclaimer. We make no guarantees that this article will help you completely remove the malware threats on your PC. Spyware changes regularly; therefore, it is difficult to fully clean an infected machine through manual means.