AXPDefender

Alias: AdvancedXPDefender, AXP Defender, Advanced XP Defender, advancedxpdefender.com

Description: AXPDefender, also known as Advanced XP Defender, is a rogue spyware remover that uses scare tactics (such as pop-ups and fake system notifications) to convince the user of the infected computer to buy full version of AXPDefender. AXPDefender usually infects the system by using trojans, such as Zlob and Vundo.

Threat type:

Ransomware - Ransomware is a software application that infects a computer and asks for money to have the infection removed.

Trojan - A Trojans or Trojan Horse is any programs that installs itself secretly, quite often with sinister intent. Once installed, the trojan author (hacker) can gain complete control of the infected PC. Trojans are usually designed to steal sensitive information and/or destroy the system. Trojans can be distributed as unsolicited email attachments, or bundled with freeware and shareware programs.

Advice: Remove This is a very high risk threat and should be removed immediately as to prevent harm to your computer and / or to protect your privacy.

Detection:
SpyNoMore removes AXPDefender: Yes

Threat risk: High Risk

Very dangerous malware. Can log user's keyboard activity and take snapshots of the user's screen. Uses stealth installation and removal is very difficult. Category includes spyware programs, adware programs and trojans.

Symptoms:

Fake security warnings;

False, misleading scan results

AXPDefender Signature Details: The following information includes some of the standard signatures associated with this spyware threat. Please do not attempt to manually remove these items from your computer; Removing these items incorrectly or partially can cause your computer to experience critical errors, prevent your computer from restarting or cause loss of Internet connectivity. Should you be infected with AXPDefender, you can clean your computer by downloading SpyNoMore now.

Running Process Signatures:
AXPDefender.exe

File Signatures:
%ProgramFiles%\AXPDefender\AXPDefender.exe

Registered Dll (Dynamic Link Library) Signatures:
%ProgramFiles%\AXPDefender\AXPDefender.dll
%ProgramFiles%\AXPDefender\AXPDefenderSkin.dll

Folder Signatures:
%ProgramFiles%\AXPDefender

Registry Signatures:
Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\AXPDefender

SpyNoMore Collected Residual File Signatures:
N/A

See Also:
AntivirusDoc
AntivirusXP2008
homepagetoday.com
registrydefender.com
VirusRemover2008
Internet Antivirus
CleanupTool
homesiteurls.com
MS Antivirus
RealSpyMonitor