Obfuscated.gx

Alias: Obfuscated.gx

Description: Obfuscated.gx is a trojan that displays Critical System Error messages in order to scam the user into buying fake remover software (lately a program called IEDefender).

Threat type:

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 Obfuscated.gx: 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:

Error message that says:

Critical System Error!

X Your computer was infected by Trojan.Win32.Obfuscated.gx

It's dangerous for your system . Some files can be lost and your browser can be slow. Click OK to download the Antispyware Program to clean your computer (Recommended)

Obfuscated.gx 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 Obfuscated.gx, 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:
asafetyliner.com
asecurityhere.com
webpagesupdates.com
Voipwet
iesecurepages.com
AdwareRemover2007
IEDefender
ahomepcsafety.com
Trojan.win32.CP4000
Netsky