SpyShredder
Posted: February 9, 2007
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The following fields listed on the Threat Meter containing a specific value, are explained in detail below:
Threat Level: The threat level scale goes from 1 to 10 where 10 is the highest level of severity and 1 is the lowest level of severity. Each specific level is relative to the threat's consistent assessed behaviors collected from SpyHunter's risk assessment model.
Detection Count: The collective number of confirmed and suspected cases of a particular malware threat. The detection count is calculated from infected PCs retrieved from diagnostic and scan log reports generated by SpyHunter.
Volume Count: Similar to the detection count, the Volume Count is specifically based on the number of confirmed and suspected threats infecting systems on a daily basis. High volume counts usually represent a popular threat but may or may not have infected a large number of systems. High detection count threats could lay dormant and have a low volume count. Criteria for Volume Count is relative to a daily detection count.
Trend Path: The Trend Path, utilizing an up arrow, down arrow or equal symbol, represents the level of recent movement of a particular threat. Up arrows represent an increase, down arrows represent a decline and the equal symbol represent no change to a threat's recent movement.
% Impact (Last 7 Days): This demonstrates a 7-day period change in the frequency of a malware threat infecting PCs. The percentage impact correlates directly to the current Trend Path to determine a rise or decline in the percentage.
The following fields listed on the Threat Meter containing a specific value, are explained in detail below:
Threat Level: The threat level scale goes from 1 to 10 where 10 is the highest level of severity and 1 is the lowest level of severity. Each specific level is relative to the threat's consistent assessed behaviors collected from SpyHunter's risk assessment model.
Detection Count: The collective number of confirmed and suspected cases of a particular malware threat. The detection count is calculated from infected PCs retrieved from diagnostic and scan log reports generated by SpyHunter.
Volume Count: Similar to the detection count, the Volume Count is specifically based on the number of confirmed and suspected threats infecting systems on a daily basis. High volume counts usually represent a popular threat but may or may not have infected a large number of systems. High detection count threats could lay dormant and have a low volume count. Criteria for Volume Count is relative to a daily detection count.
Trend Path: The Trend Path, utilizing an up arrow, down arrow or equal symbol, represents the level of recent movement of a particular threat. Up arrows represent an increase, down arrows represent a decline and the equal symbol represent no change to a threat's recent movement.
% Impact (Last 7 Days): This demonstrates a 7-day period change in the frequency of a malware threat infecting PCs. The percentage impact correlates directly to the current Trend Path to determine a rise or decline in the percentage.
| Threat Level: | 10/10 |
|---|---|
| Infected PCs: | 37 |
| First Seen: | July 24, 2009 |
|---|---|
| Last Seen: | December 28, 2019 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
SpyShredder is a rogue anti-spyware program that hijacks the machine for malicious purposes. SpyShredder installs itself onto your PC without your permission, usually through a Trojan. Once SpyShredder is installed, it launches on Windows startup and bombards you with unnecessary popup ads. It is extremely difficult to remove SpyShredder manually because this program may continue to try to recreate itself. It is very similar to such parasites as Bravesentry, Dr.Antispy and MagicAntiSpy.
Aliases
VIPRE.Suspicious [Sunbelt]Virus.Win32.Alman.a [Ikarus](Suspicious) - DNAScan [CAT-QuickHeal]Malicious Software [Prevx1]Suspicious File [eSafe]
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:Install1522[1].exe
File name: Install1522[1].exeSize: 34.36 KB (34360 bytes)
MD5: 3d1503687500f4ba6562cb31f5f28929
Detection count: 76
File type: Executable File
Mime Type: unknown/exe
Group: Malware file
Last Updated: December 11, 2009
sctbr.dll
File name: sctbr.dllSize: 41.98 KB (41984 bytes)
MD5: 2bef7e4b87c4ffb0a316d528e195d340
Detection count: 60
File type: Dynamic link library
Mime Type: unknown/dll
Group: Malware file
Last Updated: December 11, 2009
SpyShredder.exe
File name: SpyShredder.exeSize: 402.94 KB (402944 bytes)
MD5: 98a74890db206c93269e96e51b29a735
Detection count: 50
File type: Executable File
Mime Type: unknown/exe
Group: Malware file
Last Updated: December 11, 2009
SpyShredder.exe
File name: SpyShredder.exeSize: 408.57 KB (408576 bytes)
MD5: ca117ccdac3f25cad6ee58e6cd9adc97
Detection count: 43
File type: Executable File
Mime Type: unknown/exe
Group: Malware file
Last Updated: December 11, 2009
SpyShredder.exe
File name: SpyShredder.exeSize: 402.94 KB (402944 bytes)
MD5: 9f744c865ad3e1765769ad8067a8f690
Detection count: 16
File type: Executable File
Mime Type: unknown/exe
Group: Malware file
Last Updated: December 11, 2009
SpyShredder.exe
File name: SpyShredder.exeSize: 399.87 KB (399872 bytes)
MD5: 8242ff687d25d265c7b327763fbbf1a6
Detection count: 4
File type: Executable File
Mime Type: unknown/exe
Group: Malware file
Last Updated: December 11, 2009
SpyShredderSetup[1].exe
File name: SpyShredderSetup[1].exeSize: 39.42 KB (39424 bytes)
MD5: 91da160b03e3d3d8a7c7ed68aaf9274f
Detection count: 1
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 pathSpyShredder.lnk
File name without pathSpyShredder.lnk
Additional Information
The following directories were created:
%ProgramFiles%\SpyShredder
The following cookies were detected:
shredder-scanshredderscanspy-shredderspyshredder
I had spyshredder and after getting rid of it(desktop) I find I can no longer access desktop wallpaper.Would spyshredder cause that?
colin,
SpyShredder may install Trojans or some viruses into your computer. And those Trojans or viruses usually change or lock desktop wallpapers so that the simple user couldn't access it. Try to download our scanner, then press 'generate support log' and post the support logs so we could have a better way to analyze your problem. It will be like posting HijackThis logs.
I'm on the same boat as Colin. I'd like to know can I get desktop wallpaper access back? Also would SpyShredder affect "Tabbed Browsing" for Internet Explorer?
Daniel, Of course SpyShredder may affect \"Tabbed Browsing\" for Internet Explorer. Scan your computer with anti-spyware programs. Or you can download our free scanner to see what infected files do you have and try to remove them manually.
I just had to go through getting SpyShredder removed from my desktop. I used SpyBot to locate all of the files and reg settings (I deleted them manually instead of paying to register SpyBot). After this was done I still didn't have access to my Desktop. I then went to Start->Settings->Control Panel->Display. I went to the Desktop tab and selected Customize Desktop. Then selected the Web tab. There was a listing for Privacy something or other in the list of web pages and it was selected. I selected the Delete button to the right and it removed it. I instantly had access to my Desktop again. Hope this helps someone.
I like to know I can get my desktop wall paper back and my and can't access my tab for browsing help me-----------------------------
I do not wish to instalSpyshredder but seem unable to do this. no activation code requested or paid for. Assistance would be welcomed
THIS SHOULD BE AGAINST THE LAW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HOW THE H--- DO I GET THIS MESS RESOLVED....I DON'T KNOW MUCH ABOUT THE PROCESS TO REMOVE THIS BS......DO I NEED TO CONTACT A COMPUTER SPECIALIST????? HELP PLEASE!
i don't have spy shredder in my contol panel and it still pops up and i can't get it off
Take your DAM spy shredder off of my computer now
When removing this crap, disconnect from the Internet. Check registry key folder HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run for strange values (lots of numbers and letters) and remove the target file (you may have to kill it from task manager first). Also look in the same key folder under HKEY_CURRENT_USER. Kill all processes related to SpyShredder from the Task Manager. Go to Start->Run and type "regsvr32 /u SpyShredderX.dll" (replace X with 0, 1, 3 and then with nothing). These four files should now be unregistered. Run uninstall program from the Control Panel. Search the registry and computer for "SpyShredder" (no space between Spy and Shredder) and delete whatever you find of unwanted software. Repeat the steps until there are nothing more to find. Reboot the computer and the crap is hopefully gone. Once you have got rid of it you should update your web browser or disable scripts. Or do what I am planning to do; switch to Mac OS X.
Man.. I'm trying to download anti spy shredder programs.. But when i run it.. The spy shredder got more advanced and is not letting me use ANY of my programs.. Keeps saying that "Windows cannot access the specified device, path, or file. You many not have the appropriate permissions to access the item." Or when i trying to dl the anti spy shredder programs.. It does the same.. I CAN'T EVEN GO TO CONTROL PANEL.. NOO!!! What do i do? I do not want to waste my money on some damn computer specialist.
hey, how can i uninstall my spyshredder coz i can't see my control panel and it's by chance that i can access my browser now. can someone help me please.