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Antispy-tool.net

Posted: May 20, 2010

Antispy-tool.net (aka Antispy-tool.com) is a rogue website that promotes the rogue anti-spyware program Antispyware Soft. Antispy-tool.net uses misleading and fraudulent tactics such as running a fake online scanner which reports imaginary malware. Like other rogue websites, it will produce false pop ups and warning alerts to persuade you into buying Antispyware Soft. It is vital to be aware that all errors and malware reported are for the purpose of scaring you into purchasing a useless program. Don't let these unethical techniques fool you into buying Antispyware Soft.

File System Modifications

  • The following files were created in the system:
    # File Name
    1 %Documents and Settings%\[UserName]\Local Settings\Application Data\[random string]\[random string].exe
    2 %Documents and Settings%\[UserName]\Local Settings\Application Data\[random string]\[random string]tssd.exe

Registry Modifications

  • The following newly produced Registry Values are:
    HKEY..\..\..\..{Subkeys}HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\AvScanHKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run "[random string]"HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\..{RunKeys}HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run "[random string]"
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