SpyNoMore Anti-Spyware: Spyware Removal Database - P2p

P2P is any peer-to-peer file swapping program. The following software applications are typical examples: Audiogalaxy, Bearshare, Blubster, E-Mule, Gnucleus, Grokster, Imesh, KaZaa, KaZaa Lite, Limewire, Morpheus, Shareaza, WinMX, Xolox, etc. P2P software may pose security issues because outsiders are granted access to you files. P2P can degrade network performance, consume vast amounts of storage and be bundled with adware and/or spyware programs.


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Adware	Ansi Bomb	Aol Pest	Backdoor
Bho	Commercial Rat	Dialer	Dos
Downloader	Dropper	Exploit	Flooder
Hacker Tool	Hijacker	Homepage Hijacker	Hostile Code
Key Logger	Nuker	P2p	Ransomware
Rat	Search Hijacker	Spyware	Toolbar
Tracking Cookie	Trojan	Worm

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Agobot

This malicious program uses its specific algorithms for harming the infected system in various ways. Firstly, it changes several Internet settings; this makes it impossible for the user to connect to antiviral servers for getting updates for his or her security system. After that, Agobot.Trojan searches for IRC (Internet Relay Chat) client and infects it. As a result of this, the hacker is able to connect to the infected machine via IRC and perform dangerous activities, such as stealing various confidential pieces of data.

AtomWire

Adware is any software application in which advertising is displayed while the program is running. The authors of these applications include additional code that delivers the ads, which can be viewed through pop-up windows or through a bar that appears on a computer screen and sometimes through text links or in search results. Adware may or may not track personal information. It may also gather information anonymously or in aggregate only.

BearShare

This adware may be downloaded with some music-related programs such as BearShare or NetPumper.

Blubster

E-Mule

Glimp

GnucDNA

Any peer-to-peer file swapping program. May create security issues as outsiders are granted access to internal files.

Gnucleus

Grokster

Adware/Toolbar/Search Hijacker/Grokster is a peer-to-peer file sharing program. It offers free, peer-to-peer fast and detailed searches, no incomplete/failed downloads, auto resume, fast downloads, file preview, and ability to handle all file types. Adware/Toolbar/Search Hijacker/Grokster can severely degrade network performance and consume vast amounts of storage. Adware/Toolbar/Search Hijacker/Grokster installs numerous other products.

KaZaA

P2P/KaZaA is peer-to-peer file-sharing service with which you can search and download media files from other Kazaa users. You can also organize, view, and play your media files through an integrated media jukebox, publish your own work, reach an audience, and communicate with other Kazaa users.

KaZaa Lite

W32.HLLW.Repsan is a worm that spreads through file-sharing networks. Attempts to spread itself through KaZaA, KaZaA Lite, KaZaA Lite K++, KMD, Morpheus, eDonkey2000, Limewire, Bearshare, Overnet, Gnucleus, Grokster, Shareaza, Tesla, Rapigator, WinMX, Xolox file-sharing networks, as well as ICQ.

Kazaa-Pad

Kazoom

Any peer-to-peer file swapping program. May create security issues as outsiders are granted access to internal files.

Morpheus

Worm Theug spreads in the Internet via file-sharing networks. It installs itself to the system and places infected executable files in shared folders used by peer-to-peer clients, such as KaZaA, Morpheus and others. The worm doesn't damage any files or software and has no dangerous payload.

Morpheus 1.9

P2P/Morpheus 1.9 is Internet Explorer browser helper object that detects visits to known sites and redirects them through a third-party server in order to generate affiliate fees. P2P/Morpheus 1.9 may create security issues as outsiders are granted access to internal files.

Morpheus 2.0

Morpheus 3.1

Any peer-to-peer file swapping program. May create security issues as outsiders are granted access to internal files.

Overnet

W32.HLLW.Repsan is a worm that spreads through file-sharing networks. Attempts to spread itself through KaZaA, KaZaA Lite, KaZaA Lite K++, KMD, Morpheus, eDonkey2000, Limewire, Bearshare, Overnet, Gnucleus, Grokster, Shareaza, Tesla, Rapigator, WinMX, Xolox file-sharing networks, as well as ICQ.

Overnet 0.46

Red Swoosh

A Remote Administration Tool, designed for illegal access to victim's computer. Simple but effective hacker tool. This version is used for remotely controlling machines (illegally of course). The principle of a RAT program is quite simple: the intruder infects the machine with a "server" program via the e-mail or File and Print Sharing system and can control it, using a "client" on his computer. Some RAT programs can be judged as a simple hooliganism, but some can seriously damage your system, or be the main cause of valuable information loss. The program needs 1281 kb place for storage. It was created in December 2002.

SafeShare

Any peer-to-peer file swapping program. May create security issues as outsiders are granted access to internal files.

Shareaza

W32.HLLW.Repsan is a worm that spreads through file-sharing networks. Attempts to spread itself through KaZaA, KaZaA Lite, KaZaA Lite K++, KMD, Morpheus, eDonkey2000, Limewire, Bearshare, Overnet, Gnucleus, Grokster, Shareaza, Tesla, Rapigator, WinMX, Xolox file-sharing networks, as well as ICQ.

Skype

Swaptor

Any peer-to-peer file swapping program. May create security issues as outsiders are granted access to internal files.

TopText

XoloX

W32.HLLW.Repsan is a worm that spreads through file-sharing networks. Attempts to spread itself through KaZaA, KaZaA Lite, KaZaA Lite K++, KMD, Morpheus, eDonkey2000, Limewire, Bearshare, Overnet, Gnucleus, Grokster, Shareaza, Tesla, Rapigator, WinMX, Xolox file-sharing networks, as well as ICQ.

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