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| Saturday, May 27, 2006 |
Overview:
SpywareQuake is a Security Risk that is installed without user notification or consent by a Trojan.
Characteristics:
SpywareQuake 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. In order to clean or delete any files labeled as “malicious spyware”, you must first enter a valid serial number to activate the full version or click on the “Buy Online” button and purchase the full version. This has been reported to be distributed in wild via exploits and trojan downloaders.
Files and process known to be related to SpywareQuake are:
1. blacklist.txt
2. English.ini
3. msvcp71.dll
4. msvcr71.dll
5. ref.dat
6. SpywareQuake.exe
7. SpywareQuake.url
8. uninst.exe
9. SQLanguage.ini
10. ref.dat
Symptoms:
SpywareQuake License Agreement, Taskbar Icon, Threat Warning.
Source: MCAfee Threat Center
MCAfee User Removal: click here
How to Remove SpywareQuake
Please use Removal Method 1. Cick here.
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posted by hitech-leiza @ Saturday, May 27, 2006  |
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