Easy Spyware Killer
It is a Rogue Security Program. A Rogue Security Program is software that purports to scan and detect malware or other problems on the computer, but which attempts to dupe or badger users into purchasing the program by presenting the user with intrusive,
deceptive warnings and/or false, misleading scan results. Rogue Security Programs typically use aggressive, deceptive advertising and may be installed without adequate notice and consent, often though exploits.0
General information:
| Malware Name: |
Easy Spyware Killer |
| Malware Type: |
Rogue Security Program |
| Company Name: |
Easy Spyware Killer |
| Company URL: |
http://www.easyspywarekiller.com/
|
| Threat Level: |
Low Risk |
| Operating System: |
WIN XP |
| Installation Type: |
Installed through EXE |
| Operation: |
Time of After Installation. |
Company Description:
Easy Spyware Killer has an amazing pop up blocker that blocks 98% of all pop up ads! It is virtually impossible to remove all spyware from our computer, for new spyware comes out on a daily basis. To account for that, this program will remove all
pop up ads even caused by the NEWEST spyware we might catch. Additionally, the program has spyware detector that will help us find and remove spyware on our computer. All these great features in a very easy to use program.
Spyware Description:
It is a Rogue Security Program. A Rogue Security Program is software that purports to scan and detect malware or other problems on the computer, but which attempts to dupe or badger users into purchasing the program by presenting the user with intrusive,
deceptive warnings and/or false, misleading scan results. Rogue Security Programs typically use aggressive, deceptive advertising and may be installed without adequate notice and consent, often though exploits.0
Characteristics/Symptoms:
-> False positives work as good to purchase -> False scan results -> Uses inadequate scan/detection scheme -> Uses out of date ref database0
Additional information might be found here:
Processes Running:
spyrem.exe
File information Created after Installation:
| File Location |
Size (Bytes) |
Type |
| C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Easy Spyware Killer\Essential Security Programs\PAL PC Tracker.lnk |
1397 |
Shortcut |
| C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Easy Spyware Killer\Essential Security Programs\PAL Popup Eliminator.lnk |
1421 |
Shortcut |
| C:\Program Files\Easy SPYREM\popupe.url |
54 |
Internet Shortcut |
Folder information Created after Installation:
| Folder Location |
| C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Easy Spyware Killer\Essential Security Programs |
| C:\Program Files\Easy SPYREM\Quarantine |
Registry information Created after Installation:
| Main Registry Key |
Sub Registry Key |
Key Value Name |
| HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE |
SOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionUninstallEasy Spyware Killer_is1 |
Inno Setup: App Path |
| HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE |
SOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionUninstallEasy Spyware Killer_is1 |
Inno Setup: Icon Group |
| HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE |
\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Easy Spyware Killer_is1 |
UninstallString |
