Myspyware-scan12.com Description
Myspyware-scan12.com is a browser hijacker known to collaborate with the notorious rogueware Alpha Antivirus. Myspyware-scan12.com has the ability to modify the browser configurations of targeted machines, resulting in inconstant hits on its site. Victims are usually directed to Myspyware-scan12.com, where they are bombarded with alarming displays of system scans and virus alert notifications.
The scans are run by Alpha Antivirus and the fake notifications all part of a ploy to get users to purchase the full version of rogue security software. It is recommended that you remove Myspyware-scan12.com from your system with a well known anti-spyware program immediately after detection.
Technical Information
File System Details
Myspyware-scan12.com creates the following file(s):
| # | File Name | Detection Count |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | %WINDOWS%\system32\NetFilter.exe | N/A |
| 2 | %WINDOWS%\system32\msnaoladdon.dll | N/A |
| 3 | %WINDOWS%\system32\drivers\NDISRD.sys | N/A |
| 4 | %Program Files%\AlphaAV\AlphaAV.exe | N/A |
| 5 | %WINDOWS%\system32\ndisapi.dll | N/A |
| 6 | %UserProfile%\Desktop\Alpha Antivirus.lnk | N/A |
| 7 | %Program Files%\AlphaAV | N/A |
Registry Details
Myspyware-scan12.com creates the following registry entry or registry entries:
Registry key
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run "Alpha Antivirus"
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run "AlphaAV"
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Alpha Antivirus
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Alpha Antivirus
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Alpha Antivirus