SpyFalcon

Alias: SpyFalcon, Spy Falcon

Description: SpyFalcon is a purported anti-spyware program that installs itself without user's consent. The free scan falsely reports spyware to coerce the user into paying for the program. It will not remove any of the alleged spyware without payment. SpyFalcon is part of a and extended family of rogue security programs that includes SpywareStrike, SpyAxe, WinAntiVirus, WinAntiSpy, WinAntiSpyware, WinFixer, WinHound and many more.

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.

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 SpyFalcon: 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:

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

Automatic installation of SpyFalcon.

Hijacked homepage to some obscure 'security' webpage.

SpyFalcon 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 SpyFalcon, 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:
Worm/Sasser
WinHound
Look2Me Adware
WinFixer
PestTrap
SpywareQuake
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