MS Antispyware 2009

Alias: MSAntispyware2009, MSAntispyware 2009

Description: MS Antispyware 2009 is a rogue anti-spyware program. It spreads over the Internet with the help of the trojans that silently install it on the victims' computers. Once installed, MS Antispyware 2009 runs "scanning" process, which is only the imitation. After "scanning", it displays list of "detected" viruses and spyware. The main goal of MS Antispyware 2009 is to scare the user and trick it into buying of the full version of MS Antispyware 2009, which will remove "detected" malware. In reality, the only malware that should be removed are MS Antispyware 2009 and trojan, which has installed it.

Threat type:

Adware - Adware is a software application which displays advertisements on your computer. Advertisements can be displayed through pop-up / pop-under windows, additional bars or toolbars, underlined links or buttons that appear on a computer screen. Adware applications include additional code that delivers the ads. Adware authors earn money when users click on those ads. Occasionally, adware includes code that tracks user's site visits and passes it to third parties without the user's permission or knowledge.

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.

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 MS Antispyware 2009: Yes

Threat risk: Very High Risk

Extremely dangerous malware. Uses stealth installation, randomly named entries and has the capability to self update or resurrect after incomplete removal. Almost impossible to remove manually. Category mostly consists of trojans and spyware.

Symptoms:

Popup messages claiming that your computer is infected.

Installation of MS Antispyware 2009 without your concent.

Displays fake Windows Security Center window and icon in the Windows tray.

MS Antispyware 2009 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 MS Antispyware 2009, 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:
websafetyguide.com
antivirus-proscan.com
scan.freescannerantispyware.com
Downadup
Antivirus 360
Virus Remover 2009
WiniGuard
XP Police Antivirus
ASC-AntiSpyware
Privacy Protection Suite