WinSpyControl

Alias: WinSpy Control, Win Spy Control

Description: WinSpyControl is a fake anti-spyware program. It does not detect or remove any spyware from your computer. Usually, WinSpyControl can be installed at your computer by the Zlob Trojan or can be downloaded from winspycontrol.com scam site and installed manually by the defrauded user. WinSpyControl scares the user with fake system messages and false system scan results to force him into buying the full version of the software, which is fake as well.

SpyNoMore removes both WinSpyControl and the Zlob trojan, which installed it.

You must not visit winspycontrol.com website or install fraudulent WinSpyControl software. The following sites are advertise WinSpyControl and other fake anti-spyware programs: securearticle.com, securitycenteralerts.com, winspywarescanner.com.

Threat type:

Bho - A Browser Helper Object (BHO) is a software application that runs automatically whenever you start Internet Explorer. Browser Helper Objects are typically installed by other programs such as toolbar accessories and can track internet usage, create popup windows, display additional information on a viewed page and collect information that is transmitted by you over the internet. Malicious software that exploits this technology can replace banner advertisements with other ads, monitor your actions, change your home page, etc.

Homepage Hijacker - A Homepage Hijacker is a software application that takes control over your browser's settings. Usually it changes your home page and redirects it to some other site or modifies your search settings. It prevents you to change browser's settings. In such hijacks, your browser may operate normally, but be 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 WinSpyControl: 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:

Small triangle icon and a balloon message at the system tray.

Fake popup windows that look like a windows system messages.

Internet links redirected to fake anti-virus programs.

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

Running Process Signatures:
pgs.exe
ugcw.exe

File Signatures:
pgs.exe
ugcw.exe

Registered Dll (Dynamic Link Library) Signatures:
IEFWBHO.dll
pg.dll

Folder Signatures:
C:\Program Files\WinSpyControl\

Registry Signatures:
N/A

SpyNoMore Collected Residual File Signatures:
N/A

See Also:
WinSpywareProtect
AntiMalwareGuard
WindowsAntivirus2008
WinSpyKiller
XPAntivirusSecurity
WinPcDoctor
WinSecureAv
Ultimate Antivirus 2008
homesecurepage.com
AntiSpyCheck