Database Updates SpyHunter Threat Database Update 5.56

SpyHunter Threat Database Update 5.56

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SpyHunter defs version 5.56 (07/18/2007) Latest Program version: 2.9.5018 The following new parasites have been added: AntiSpywareBot AntiSpywareBot is a rogue antispyware program that is often downloaded and installed by Trojans, through browser security exploits, or via other nefarious mechanisms. AntiSpywareBot 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. WinZix WinZix is a rogue compression tool. It creates files with a .zix extension. In order to decompress these files, users are required to download this program, which comes with an assortment of adware and Trojans. Many zix files can be found through BitTorrent and file sharing applications. Most of these files are simply corrupted data, packed with zix to entice people to install this rogue. Worm.Vispat.A Vispat.A is a mass mailing worm. Once it infects your PC, it will attempt to send itself to any email addresses that it can gather on your computer. Vispat will also change your Internet Explorer start page and lower the default Internet Explorer security settings. The worm will create a custom folder which, upon being clicked, will launch Internet Explorer and redirect to a rogue URL (google-hard.com). This worm will also add shortcuts to your desktop which, when clicked, will download and install various other Trojans and malware. Trojan.Qoogler Qoogler, also known as Trojan.Win32.Agent.AYI, is a malicious Trojan that is associated with the Vispat mass mailing worm. Once executed, Qoogler will lower your Internet Explorer security settings for certain sites, allowing ActiveX malware to be downloaded without displaying a prompt. This program may also attempt to hide its processes from the task manager. This Trojan is a major security risk and should be removed as soon as possible. BearShare Mediabar BearShare Mediabar is an Internet Explorer extension that comes bundled with the BearShare and iMesh peer to peer clients. BearShare Mediabar will load each time you load Internet Explorer, and will generate annoying popup and pop-under adverts. Adware.WinBudget WinBudget is an adware Browser Helper Object. WinBudget embeds itself within Internet Explorer and is loaded every time you load your browser. WinBudget tracks what queries you enter into major search engines and displays contextual popup and pop-under adverts as you surf. This malware is known to be distributed through Trojans and browser security exploits. Trojan.Rbot-QV Rbot-QV is a Trojan application that downloads and installs additional malware. This program is malicious and extremely dangerous. Rbot installs secretly on your computer, often through browser security exploits, and firmly embeds itself into your system. This malware will deliver a massive stream of popup adverts, and may lead to browser and system crashes. It also opens up numerous backdoor security holes, allowing remote attackers to control your computer, execute programs, download additional malware, and steal personal data and credit card information. Rbot is associated with SpySheriff, SpyFalcon, PestTrap, SpyAxe, and other rogue anti-spyware applications. PWS-Maran.DR This Trojan program will attempt to steal passwords and personal information. Once it has intercepted a password, it will transmit this to the creator of the Trojan. This Trojan may also attempt to steal other types of passwords, including online banking access codes. It injects itself into your computer as a Windows LSP (Layered Service Provider). The following threats were updated: VirusProtectPro ContraVirus Zlob.Trojan Trojan.Obfus.Gen Dialer.BaciamiStupido Trojan.LowZones Trojan.Clicker-IP Trojan.Downloader.Agent-BN Trojan.Tibs Trojan-Downloader.Small.EVY MyGeek.CPVFeed Trojan.Vundo SmitFraud Clickspring PurityScan Trojan.Mezzia

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