Antispyware 2008 XP

Antispyware 2008 XP Description



ScreenshotAntispyware 2008 XP, also known as Antispyware2008 XP, is a rogue anti-spyware program that performs fake system scans and displays warning messages to lure you to purchase Antispyware 2008 XP’s full version.
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Antispyware 2008 XP is usually downloaded and installed via a trojan called Zlob found on a media codecs that are downloaded from adult websites. Antispyware 2008 XP prompts users with warning messages and popups that state that you are infected with spyware in an attempt to get you to buy Antispyware 2008 XP’s commercial version. Another attempt used by Antispyware 2008 XP is to perform system scans that show false positives. Antispyware 2008 XP is not a legitimate spyware removal tool. Antispyware 2008 XP is clone of Xp Antivirus, XPAntivirus2008 and Antivirus 2008.

Aliases


Win32.Malware.gen (suspicious) [Webwasher-Gateway]suspected of Embedded.Trojan.Win32.BHO.exy [VBA32]Mal/TibsPk-D [Sophos]Generic.Win32.Malware.Antivirus2008 [Ikarus]Fraudulent Security Program [Prevx1]Program:Win32/XPAntiVirus [Microsoft]Trojan-Downloader.Win32.FraudLoad.gen [F-Secure]Trojan.FakeAlert.Gen.1 [BitDefender]Downloader.FraudLoad.S [AVG]Trojan.Fraudpack.Gen [VirusBuster]

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Antispyware 2008 XP Automatic Detection Tool (Recommended)


Is your PC infected with Antispyware 2008 XP? To safely & quickly detect Antispyware 2008 XP, we highly recommend you run the malware scanner listed below.




Technical Details

File System Modifications

Tutorials: If you wish to learn how to remove malware components manually, you can read the tutorials on how to find malware, kill unwanted processes, remove malicious DLLs and delete other harmful files. Always be sure to back up your PC before making any changes.
  • The following files were created in the system:
    # File Name Detection Count
    1 Antispyware-2008.exe 621
    2 Antispyware2008.url 593
    3 Antispyware2008.lnk 586
    4 Antispyware2008.exe 513
    5 SpyCleaner.dll 389
    6 %UserProfile%\Application Data\Secure Solutions\Antispyware 2008 XP 293
    7 TCL.dll 293
    8 %ProgramFiles%\Antispyware 2008 XP 262
    9 as2008xp.exe,Install_100529_3_[1].exe 227
    10 %ProgramFiles%\Antispyware2008 183

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Registry Modifications

Tutorial: To edit and delete registry entries manually, read the tutorial on how to remove malicious registry entries.

Tip & Warning: Editing and removing the wrong registry keys can severely damage your PC, so remember to backup your Windows Registry! To optimize your Windows Registry and speed up your PC, download RegHunter's registry cleaner.
  • The following newly produced Registry Values are:
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\..{RunKeys}Antispyware2008
  • The following CLSID's were detected:
    HKEY..\..\{CLSID Path} {D3D1DF78-04BA-486C-A754-7122F473FE8B}
Posted: August 6, 2008 | By
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2 Comments

  • Drew says:

    I have some super version of this crazy [REMOVED WORD]in program that disables my task manager and registry editor!! spyware doctor can’t find it and it prevents me from downloading anything!!

  • shawn says:

    I have also found it under a file called rhcn0cj0ejcj so you got to look hard when trying to get rid of it. for it may hid it self in a wierd folder like mine.

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