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| Infection Descriptions |
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Infection name: |
AdvancedSpywareDetector |
Also identified as: |
Advanced SpywareDetector |
Type: |
Rogue Anti-spyware |
Sub type: |
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Description: |
A rogue anti-spyware or is a phony or fraudulent security tool which claims to be a legit anti spyware software (with professional design, bogus customer testimonials and non-existent awards). Generally, a rogue anti spyware utility uses hazardous Vundo and zlob trojans to aggressively advertise itself with one single purpose, to steal victims money and credit card information. |
| Threat Activity |
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Risk level: |
High |
Distribution level: |
Medium |
Removal level: |
Difficult |
Damage level: |
High |
Infected systems |
Windows 95, Windows XP, Windows 98, Windows Vista, Windows 2000, Windows ME |
| Associated Threats and Aliases |
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Aliases/Clones: |
Not Available |
Related Infections: |
Not Available |
Files
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Exe files: |
asd.exe, install[1].exe |
Dll files: |
Not Available |
Aditional files: |
detector.lnk, help.lnk |
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