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AlphaWipe

Posted: February 13, 2007

Threat Metric

Threat Level: 6/10
Infected PCs: 16
First Seen: July 24, 2009
Last Seen: January 28, 2020
OS(es) Affected: Windows

ScreenshotAlphaWipe is a fake PC cleanup program that is often downloaded and installed by Trojans, through browser security exploits, or via other nefarious mechanisms. AlphaWipe may tease you with false notifications or alerts in order to buy their software. Once you click on the fake message it will take you to the AlphaWipe's site. It is very dangerous because AlphaWipe program is not going to clean your computer from spyware. However, AlphaWipe program will impair your computer and steal your money.

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:



alphawipe_setup[1].exe File name: alphawipe_setup[1].exe
Size: 1.1 MB (1104062 bytes)
MD5: c8f5948cddc545d8cee588600e68e5d3
Detection count: 85
File type: Executable File
Mime Type: unknown/exe
Group: Malware file
Last Updated: December 11, 2009
alphawipe.exe File name: alphawipe.exe
Size: 1.9 MB (1902592 bytes)
MD5: 902d665a9f563a1d2a0c03697504128f
Detection count: 43
File type: Executable File
Mime Type: unknown/exe
Group: Malware file
Last Updated: December 11, 2009
alphawipe.exe File name: alphawipe.exe
Size: 1.9 MB (1901568 bytes)
MD5: 75040bbc9601d9b2607c7d98997887c9
Detection count: 11
File type: Executable File
Mime Type: unknown/exe
Group: Malware file
Last Updated: December 11, 2009

Registry Modifications

The following newly produced Registry Values are:

File name without pathAlphaWipe Tracks Cleaner 2006 on the Web.lnkalphawipe.urlUninstall AlphaWipe Tracks Cleaner 2006.lnk

Additional Information

The following directories were created:
%ProgramFiles%\AlphaWipe Tracks Cleaner 2006

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