Published in November 10th, 2008
If you are looking for another great spyware removal tool to add to your toolkit, then this is one of the best out there.
Spyware Doctor (from PC Tools) has been around for years and this product has won numerous awards. It has gone through many revisions over time, but is now one of the most [...]
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Published in November 5th, 2008
The Malicious Software Removal Tool (MSRT) from Microsoft is a product that is definitely worth having in your arsenal against malware and spyware.
Microsoft have been improving this product over the years and it’s now a pretty decent malware removal tool. It is compatible with Windows VIsta, Windows XP, Windows 2000 and Server 2003. It can [...]
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Published in October 13th, 2008
This is a new trojan affecting all versions of Microsoft Windows. This trojan is relatively low risk, but as with any trojan, once installed they can cause further problems.
On infected computers, the trojan copies itself to the file:
%System%\qlplib.dll
It can also install other more harmful malware.
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Published in October 8th, 2008
W32.Poskiwing is yet another worm that is affecting all versions of Microsoft Windows.
This worm is spreading by copying itself to all removable and network drives on an infected system. Once a drive is infected and connected to another system, the worm can then infect that system and drives.
The worm opens a back door and then [...]
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Published in October 3rd, 2008
Recently there have been several variants of Bloodhound trojans discovered, such as Bloodhound.Olexe and Bloodhound.Exploit.
These trojans are affecting all versions of Windows. This is a pretty low risk trojan, but you should scan your PC in case of infection. The trojans can cause malicious damage and may be used to download other malware onto infected computers.
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Published in October 1st, 2008
Spyware.Mod is a spyware application that affects all versions of Windows and secretly records information on the infected computer.
The program can record keystrokes, opened applications, can save log files of data and runs in stealth mode.
Files created:
%UserProfile%\Local Settings\Temp\i.png
%UserProfile%\Local Settings\Temp\kdb
%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\mod\mod.lnk
%UserProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\mod\Uninstall mod.lnk
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Published in September 24th, 2008
A newly discovered spyware to watch out for is XP Protector 2009.
This is a medium level spyware that installs itself and uses scare tactics to get users to register. For example. once installed, you might get prompts saying your PC is infected, with a purchase link to remove the threats.
Affected Files:
forceuninstall.exe
pphc3nsj0e57c.exe
thcansj0e57c.exe
uninstall.exe
xpprotectorinstaller.exe
%common_desktopdirectory%\xp protector 2009.lnk
%common_programs%\xp protector 2009.lnk
%common_programs%\xp [...]
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Published in September 17th, 2008
Spyware.XPCMonitor is a keylogger that can steal and monitor data from your computer.
This affects all versions of Windows including server editions and it will drop the following files:
%ProgramFiles%\XPCMonitor_206\HookPassword.dll
%ProgramFiles%\XPCMonitor_206\ImageData.xpc
%ProgramFiles%\XPCMonitor_206\KeyData.xpc
%ProgramFiles%\XPCMonitor_206\libeay32.dll
%ProgramFiles%\XPCMonitor_206\license_en.txt
%ProgramFiles%\XPCMonitor_206\MediaLog.dll
%ProgramFiles%\XPCMonitor_206\ProfileVerify.dll
%ProgramFiles%\XPCMonitor_206\ssleay32.dll
%ProgramFiles%\XPCMonitor_206\tips.txt
%ProgramFiles%\XPCMonitor_206\TransForm.dll
%ProgramFiles%\XPCMonitor_206\Uninstall.exe
%ProgramFiles%\XPCMonitor_206\WebData.xpc
%ProgramFiles%\XPCMonitor_206\welcome.txt
%ProgramFiles%\XPCMonitor_206\XPCMonitor.exe
%ProgramFiles%\XPCMonitor_206\XPCMonitorConfig.ini
%ProgramFiles%\XPCMonitor_206\XPCMonitorHlp.chm
%ProgramFiles%\XPCMonitor_206\XPCMonitorKeyCfg.ini
%ProgramFiles%\XPCMonitor_206\XPCMonitorUsrCfg.ini
This program can record virtually everything you do from: keystrokes, chats, websites visited and more. It operates without the user knowing.
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Published in September 9th, 2008
Spyware.Cheatmonitor is a type of spyware that can view and record information on your computer. This affects all versions of Windows.
The program can record the following on your computer:
- It can record keystrokes
- Take screenshots
This spyware is then able to send the data off to a remote computer so that it can be used maliciously. [...]
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Published in August 7th, 2008
Most of you have heard of the term trojan when it comes to computer viruses, but not many really know what these nasties are.
Trojans are a type of malware that appear to be legitimate, but instead perform some other type of malicious functions. That is how they came to be known as trojans, from the [...]
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