Safetyuptodate
Safetyuptodate is a computer hijacker that redirects a user's web browser to www.safetyuptodate.com, pops up warning messages and a warning bubble from the taskbar announcing the computer is infected with spyware and that the user should download a spyware remover. Safetyuptodate only promotes fake anti-spyware products such as SpywareStrike, SpyGuard, PestWiper, SpyAxe, Malware Wipe, and Adware Punisher.
File System Modifications
- The following files were created in the system:
# File Name 1 atmclk.exe 2 dcomcfg.exe 3 hp100.tmp 4 simpole.tlb
Registry Modifications
- The following newly produced Registry Values are:
HKEY..\..\..\..{Subkeys}HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\explorer\browserhelperHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\..{RunKeys}HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\policies\explorer\rundcomcfg.exe - The following CLSID's were detected:
HKEY..\..\{CLSID Path}686a161d-5bd1-4999-8832-6393f41e564c
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