SpyContra is a rogue antispyware program similar to AlfaCleaner that produces false positives in order to trick you into purchasing the software. SpyContra hijacks your system’s desktop to display deceptive warning messages informing you about security problems that may or may not exist. Related products include SpyAxe, SpyFalcon, PestTrap, and SpywareQuake.
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SpyCapture is a commercial keylogger tool that secretly logs keystrokes, takes screenshots, and records addresses of visited websites. SpyCapture may be used without your consent. SpyCapture is considered a security risk and difficult to remove because it runs in the background and, therefore, many spyware removal programs cannot detect it. If cvwrt.dll is found on your computer, your may have the SpyCapture spyware installed.
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SpyBlast is an adware program that claims to detect spyware. SpyBlast displays popups periodically that connect to its home site http://www.advertising.com. SpyBlast is installed by ActiveX drive-by download.
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SpamBrief is an Internet worm that spreads to computers as an attachment to infected e-mail messages. SpamBrief is written in Visual Basic Script and uses Microsoft Outlook mail client to send itself to all addresses in your Address Book. SpamBrief file called virus.bat can be found in the root directory of your C drive (normally “C:\Program Files”). Virus.bat file will not work if the operating system tries to process it as a BAT-file.
Messages sent by SpamBrief have the following subject:
here comes the subject
Message body text:
here comes the body
Attachment name:
virus.bat
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AlfaCleaner is a rogue anti-spyware program that puts an icon in your system tray and shows a false warning that the computer is infected with spyware only to scare you into buying their software. AlfaCleaner may download other harmful software components to your computer without your knowledge. AlfaCleaner is a clone of SpyAxe.
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WinHound is a anti-spyware/antivirus program that issues fake alerts on your computer in order to trick you into buying its full version. Once you’re infected with WinHound you may receive virus alerts in your task bar stating that you are infected with spyware and to download its spyware remover. WinHound will also hijack your desktop to show the following fake message: “Warning Spyware Detected on Your System: Install an antivirus or spyware software to clean your computer.”
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WinFixer is an adware that runs each time you boot up the system and tries to install itself or some other questionable components on your computer. WinFixer may install without your consent or notice and it may display false messages saying that your system has “severe system threats”. WinFixer ultimate purpose is to lure you to purchase a full version of the software in order to remove the reported threats that may or may not exist. Winfixer is also known as Virtumonde.
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Spyware Soft Stop is a rogue anti-spyware program that issues deceptive security messages warning you of non-existing threats on your computer. Once Spyware Soft Stop infects a machine, it will generate browser popups that lead to a page saying that your system is on very high risks of spyware and then tries to enforce you to purchase it. What follows are messages designed to make you think you’re doing a normal Windows update. Spyware Soft Stop runs an executable named “sss_bot.exe” and may install without your knowledge.
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SpywareStrike is a rogue anti-spyware program that attempts to convince you into paying money for software to resolve spyware problems that may not exist. You may also receive a SpywareStrike message saying: “SPYWARE INFECTION! Your system is infected with spyware. Windows recommends that you use a spyware removal tool to prevent loss of data. Using this PC before having it cleaned of spyware threats is highly discouraged.” SpywareStrike parasite can also disable some Windows essential components like the System Restore and the Date and Time application.
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SpyAxe, also known as “Spy Axe”, is an anti-spyware program that may lure you into installing their software (sometimes without your consent) with messages saying that the system is infected with spyware – similar to Windows Update Notification balloons. On the page it says that your system is under control of remote computer or is on very high risks and then tries to enforce you to purchase it. SpyAxe may block access to some web sites and may even prevent any attempts to connect to the Internet. Using the add/remove software control to remove SpyAxe may cause a system crash. Remove SpyAxe files with caution.
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Ad.yieldmanager.com is a malicious tracking cookie that could log and spy on your web browsing habits. Ad.yieldmanager.com may collect personal information from your system such as usernames, passwords and the number of times that you visit certain web sites. The information from Ad.yieldmanager.com can be used by an remote attacker who ultimately gains access to personal banking accounts which could lead to identity theft.
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ContraVirus is a fake anti-spyware application that is usually installed onto user’s computer without him being aware of it. This malicious program gets installed by a Trojan or through browser security exploits. ContraVirus loads on every Windows startup and has an ability to display a large number of popup advertisements onto victim’s computer screen. ContraVirus will also show fake security messages that user’s computer is heavily infected with spyware in order to goad itnto purchasing the full version of ContraVirus. ContraVirus is reported to be associated with VirusBlaster.
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