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| Sunday, May 28, 2006 |
Overview:
Adware-PestTrap is not a virus or a trojan. It is detected as a "potentially unwanted program." This is an anti-spyware application claiming to remove unwanted malicious spyware programs but requires paid registration before any issues found can be fixed. In a further attempt to get you to purchase the full version of the product, it regularly displays an "always on top" alert warning of potential threats and urging the user to purchase the full software. It also creates an entry in the registry Run key to ensure it is launched and performs a scan at each system startup. In order to clean or delete any elements identified as threats, you must enter a valid serial number to activate the software, which requires purchase of the full version.
Characteristics:
There are multiple versions of this software, primarily involving only a name & domain change, along with aesthetic changes to the software graphics and interface. Some versions include "SpySheriff", "SpyTrooper", and "SpywareNO!". Beyond intentional download and installation by the end user, they have been found to be installed via browser exploits
Files and process known to be related to Adware-PestTrap are:
1. pesttrap.exe
2. uninstall.exe
3. pesttrap.dvm
4. notfound.wav
5. heur00_.dll
6. found.wav
7. base00_.avd
8. pesttrap.lnk
Symptoms:
PestTrap Pop-Up, Taskbar Icon, Security Warning.
Source: MCAfee Threat Center
MCAfee User Removal: click here
Manual Removal:
1. Download Ewido and save to your desired location.
2. Install Ewido and download all necessary updates.
3. Reboot your computer in SafeMode.
- Press F8, after the power was turned on
- Select Safe Mode from selections menu
4. Run a full scan and delete infections that are detected.
note:If you are using Windows XP, proceed with these steps, Windows9x and ME please skip.
5. Reboot computer in SafeMode with Networking
- Press F8, after the power was turned on
- Select Safe Mode with Networking from selections menu
6. Connect to internet and scan with the following online scanners:
Trendmicro Housecall
Symantec Security Check
BitDefender Online Scanner
If Unable to Browse Internet, Fix the Damaged with:
Fix For XP Winsock
Internet Explorer Fix |
posted by hitech-leiza @ Sunday, May 28, 2006  |
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