VirusRescue

VirusRescue Description



ScreenshotVirusRescue, also known as VirusBlast, is a rogue anti-spyware program that displays
false security messages to lure the user into purchasing the VirusRescue software. VirusRescue alleges to remove spyware from the user’s computer, but instead is the one distributing the malware.

The VirusRescue Trojan pops up a message on the user’s system tray, which says the compromised computer is infected with dangerous spyware parasites and asks the user to download and install the VirusRescue removal program.
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Once the user clicks on the message, the VirusRescue trojan opens a purchase page distributing the VirusRescue software. VirusRescue may also attempt to redirect the user’s web browser to other malicious spyware websites.

VirusRescue is a variant of other rogue anti-spyware programs such as SpywareQuake, SpySheriff, SpyFalcon, and SpyHeal.

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Is your PC infected with VirusRescue? To safely & quickly detect VirusRescue, 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 asc4.dll 689
    2 VirusRescue v3.0.3.lnk 461
    3 VirusRescue v3.0.3 Website.lnk 447
    4 VirusRescue.exe 307
    5 vrsvc.exe 293
    6 VirusRescue v3.0.1 Website.lnk 241
    7 VirusRescue v3.0.1 Un-Installer.lnk 227
    8 VirusRescue v3.0.1.lnk 220
    9 vr_setup_3_0[1].exe 220
    10 kernel40.dll 162

    More files

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}VirusRescueVirusRescue.exeHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\[APPLICATION]\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall..{Uninstaller}VirusRescue
  • The following CLSID's were detected:
    HKEY..\..\{CLSID Path} {CF79DAB6-0AFE-4678-856D-44574D91915C}{C7DF0578-D732-4BFB-A65B-89C1CCEA01CC}{679B00B5-0783-4DE4-A478-7227FDD50825}

Additional Information

  • The following cookies were detected:
    virusrescue
Posted: August 23, 2006 | By
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