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System Sweeper

Posted: September 8, 2008

Threat Metric

Threat Level: 10/10
Infected PCs: 5
First Seen: July 24, 2009
OS(es) Affected: Windows

ScreenshotSystem Sweeper is a rogue anti-spyware program known to disguise itself with its catchy name as a legitimate spyware removal tool. System Sweeper uses its name to trick people into thinking it's the legitimate Spy Sweeper. In reality, System Sweeper is a scam created to steal money from gullible users.

System Sweeper may install with the help of a Trojan. System Sweeper is known to emulate a computer system scan and report imaginary threats. System Sweeper will try to make you think you're infected with spyware only to push its "licensed" program to remove the supposed threats.

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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:



SystemSweeper.exe File name: SystemSweeper.exe
Size: 2.75 MB (2755099 bytes)
MD5: 168acd8b4abe0ecf22792358459cc318
Detection count: 55
File type: Executable File
Mime Type: unknown/exe
Group: Malware file
Last Updated: December 11, 2009
ss_setup[1].exe File name: ss_setup[1].exe
Size: 113.17 KB (113179 bytes)
MD5: b23ef133a98e2d48b40774fb93439359
Detection count: 43
File type: Executable File
Mime Type: unknown/exe
Group: Malware file
Last Updated: December 11, 2009
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