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FraudTool-AntiSpySpider Websearch   Read More
Type: Trojan
SG Index: 4 [Explain]
Removal tools: List of products that detect/remove/protect against FraudTool-AntiSpySpider:
  • Desktop Anti-malware: Pro User: X-Cleaner
  • Control IM and P2P use, block spyware and other malware: RTGuardian
  • Endpoint Spyware Remediation: Greynet Enterprise Manager
  • IM, P2P control, malware prevention and web filtering in single appliance: Unified Security Gateway
  • Category Description: A Trojan is a program that enables an attacker to get nearly complete control over an infected PC. Frequently used tool by malicious hackers. When this program executes, the program performs a specific set of actions. This usually works toward the goal of allowing the trojan to survive on a system and open up a backdoor.
    Comment: FraudTool-AntiSpySpider is used to disable the Windows Task Manager and Registry editor. Can display an infection message in the system tray. This tool is used with AntiSpySpider to trick the user into purchasing the application. Downloads and displays advertisements.
    Screenshots:
    FraudTool-AntiSpySpider Fake malware warning.
    FraudTool-AntiSpySpider Fake spyware warning message.
       
    Manual removal:
    Disable System Restore.
    Clean with X-Cleaner.
    Do not restart the computer when X-Cleaner prompts.

    Steps to re-enable the Task Manager and registry editor:

    Go to Start->Run-> type mmc and hit enter.
    The Console window will open.

    Click on File and choose ->Add/Remove snap-in-
    Then click on Add and you get a list of snap-in.
    Select "Group Policy Object Editor" and click Add then click finish, close and last click OK

    Under Console Root, expand the Local Computer Policy
    Then expand the User Configuration container.
    Click on Administrative Templates then click on System.
    In the right pane find "Prevent access to registry editing tools" double click on it and dot Disabled. Click OK

    Locate the Ctrl+Alt+Del Options folder. Click on it.
    In the right pane, find "Remove Task Manager" double click on it and DOT disabled. Click OK

    Close the Console window and reboot.

    After reboot, remove the following files:
    c:\WINDOWS\homepage.html
    c:\WINDOWS\index.html
    c:\WINDOWS\promo1.html
    c:\WINDOWS\promo2.html
    c:\WINDOWS\promo3.html
    c:\WINDOWS\promo4.html
    c:\WINDOWS\promo5.html
    c:\WINDOWS\promo6.html
    c:\WINDOWS\promogif1.gif
    c:\WINDOWS\promogif2.gif
    c:\WINDOWS\promogif3.gif
    c:\WINDOWS\system32\adult.txt
    c:\WINDOWS\system32\finance.txt
    c:\WINDOWS\system32\lt.res
    c:\WINDOWS\system32\other.txt
    c:\WINDOWS\system32\pharma.txt
    c:\WINDOWS\system32\sft.res
    c:\WINDOWS\system32\sn.txt
    Properties:
  •  Alters Key Windows Components
  •  Autostarts/Stays Resident
  •  Connects to the internet
  •  Fake "You are infected alerts"
  •  Shows Advertisements
  • Related Products
    Product Category Comment
  •  AntiSpySpider
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