Smart Security
Smart Security Description
Smart Security (or SmartSecurity) is a rogue anti-spyware application and a clone of Security Tool. SmartSecurity uses video codecs or flash updates to enter the compromised computer. Once active, Smart Security will constantly scan your computer and display warning messages claiming a threat has been found on your PC.
Aliases
FraudTool.Win32.RogueSecurity (v) [Sunbelt]Suspicious file [Panda]Suspicious.Insight [Symantec]Trojan.Win32.FraudPack.almf [Kaspersky]Trojan.Win32.FraudPack.alni [VBA32]Win32:PUP-gen [Avast5]
Smart Security Automatic Detection Tool (Recommended)
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What happens if Smart Security does not let you open SpyHunter or blocks the Internet?
Technical Details
Visual & GUI Characteristics
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 setup[1].exe 630 2 SmartSecurity.exe 621 3 %ProgramFiles%\Smart Security 607 4 %AllUsersProfile%\Start Menu\Programs\Smart Security 600 5 Smart Security.lnk 80 6 %CommonAppData%\smart.exe N/A 7 %Desktop%\Smart Security.lnk N/A
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.
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}SmartSecurityHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\[APPLICATION]\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall..{Uninstaller}Smart Security_is1
Additional Information
- The following messages's were detected:
# Message 1 iexplore.exe Can Not Start
File iexplore.exe is infected by W32/Blaster.worm. Please activate Smart Security to protect your computer.2 Security Warning
Malicious program has been detected. Click here to protect your computer.
Posted: March 10, 2010 | By SpywareRemove
MoreThreat Level: 10/10
(2 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5)
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Spy Hunter removed Smart Secuirty and saved me allot of $
Smart Security took over my computer and hopefully Spyhunter has removed it