SpyDawn

SpyDawn Description

SpyDawn, a clone of VirusBurst and SpyCrush, is a rogue anti-spyware program that may download and install without your knowledge or consent through a Trojan. SpyDawn pops up fake security alerts on your taskbar in order to trick you into purchasing their software. SpyDawn may also download and install other unwanted software without your permission.

Aliases

Adware.SpyHeal.D [BitDefender]not-a-virus:FraudTool.Win32.SpyHeal.a [Kaspersky]Potentially harmful program Fake_AntiSpyware.P [AVG]Spyware.SpyDawn [Prevx1]

SpyDawn Automatic Detection Tool (Recommended)

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

Download SpyHunter's* Malware Scanner to detect SpyDawn What happens if SpyDawn does not let you open SpyHunter or blocks the Internet?

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	Uninstall SpyDawn 3.1.lnk	672
2	xkrdk.dll	630
3	higehsg.dll	600
4	SpyDawn.lnk	475
5	SpyDawn.exe	365
6	SpyDawn 3.1 Website.lnk	37
7	SpyDawn 3.1.lnk	7

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}SpyDawnSpyDawn.exeHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\[APPLICATION]\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall..{Uninstaller}SpyDawn
The following CLSID's were detected:
HKEY..\..\{CLSID Path} {16992424-7AC2-47F6-8799-BF4E8EBBECC1}{28DC003F-7396-4B9D-8D0C-E40D8F4E3F4A}{101981F9-8BA3-4064-949B-3C5BEB867134}{3F109E21-D00A-4222-9A42-4A7611122CF1}{3A9CCAF6-08B8-4163-8DD8-3D9200314533}{63948A86-9227-4DAB-8AA6-CCD2111264A0}{4DB7B2C0-C3BE-4A1D-915B-9B04981CF4B4}{7A7CA289-6E1E-4A00-AA81-C5D252945645}{5FC90027-65C3-4E0C-91C7-E3D3296E3763}{C7281808-F7C3-4BED-940F-40B9FD5784B6}{929FC56A-EE5C-436C-BC73-68D583233485}{CC61280D-617C-4007-9D21-3F6F7BBA81FE}