MalwareWiper

Alias: MalwareWiper, Malware Wiper, MalwareWipe, Malware Wipe

Description: MalwareWiper (Malware Wiper, Malware Wipe) is a ransomware anti-spyware product that is promoted and installed by the Zlob Trojan. MalwareWiper - or the trojan that installs it - starts generating warning messages (similar to the ones shown below) to try and force users into purchasing the full version of MalwareWiper in order to have the alledged infections removed.

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Once installed, MalwareWiper can generate messages similar to the ones shown below:



Threat type:

Hijacker - A Hijacker is a software application that takes control of your browser's settings. Usually it changes your home page and redirects it to some unknown site or modifies your search settings. It prevents you from changing back your browser's settings. An infected browser usually operates much slower.

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 or your privacy.

Detection:
SpyNoMore detects MalwareWiper: 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:

Pop up balloon warning messages claiming that your PC is infected.

Automatic installation of MalwareWiper.

Hijacked homepage to some obscure 'security' webpage.

Flashing icons appear in the system tray.

Rogue toolbar installed (Protection Bar or Security Toolbar)

MalwareWiper 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 MalwareWiper, you can clean your computer by downloading SpyNoMore now.

Running Process Signatures:
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File Signatures:
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Registered Dll (Dynamic Link Library) Signatures:
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Folder Signatures:
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Registry Signatures:
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SpyNoMore Collected Residual File Signatures:
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See Also:
atruesecurity.com
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topsecuritypage.com
PestCapture
allsecuritylinks.com
protectionssoft.com
protectionwarn.com
uptodateprotect.com
PurityScan
esafetylist.com