ErrorWiz
ErrorWiz (or Error Wiz) is a rogue antispyware application designed to steal money from hapless computer users. ErrorWiz uses intentional false positives to convince users that their systems have been infected with malware. The cybercriminals behind this scam will try to sell you their software, claiming it will remove the so-called threats. The false threats are actually the very Trojans that advertise or even directly install the rogue. Do not fall for this trickery and have Error Wiz remved as soon as it has been detected.
File System Modifications
- The following files were created in the system:
# File Name 1 C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\ErrorWiz 2 C:\Users\Public\Desktop 3 C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Roaming\ErrorWiz 4 ErrorWiz.lnk"=" 5 settings.ini"=" C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch 6 Web.pif"="ErrorWiz.lnk"="
Registry Modifications
- The following newly produced Registry Values are:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\..{RunKeys}[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
i would never try errow wiz ''ever'' again
Why is this allowed ? I have another pest I can't seem to get rid of ....... Personal Security 2011 . Constant popups .