PestWiper

It includes High risk threats that are typically installed without user interaction through security exploits, and can severely compromise system security. Such threats may open illicit network connections, use polymorphic tactics to self-mutate, disable security software, modify system files, and install additional malware. These threats may also collect and transmit personally identifiable information (PII) without our consent and severely degrade the performance and stability of our computer.0

General information:

Malware Name: PestWiper
Malware Type: Rogue Security Program
Company Name: PestWiper
Company URL: http://pest-wiper.com/
Threat Level: High Risk
Operating System: WIN XP
Installation Type: Installed through EXE
Operation: Time of After Installation.

Company Description:

PestWiper an award-winning spyware removal utility will help us fighting all kinds of spyware and adware including keyloggers, trojan horses, password thieves and on. With new and unique protection module once cleaned our machine will not get infected ever again. Do not wait, try now for free! PestWiper is new and unique heuristics-based spyware removal software. It not only cleans our PC but helps keeping it safe from future infections. With its stunning security system our computer will never ever be a victim of spyware. Try PestWiper now to find out if we are infected. It's easy and free for all!

Spyware Description:

It includes High risk threats that are typically installed without user interaction through security exploits, and can severely compromise system security. Such threats may open illicit network connections, use polymorphic tactics to self-mutate, disable security software, modify system files, and install additional malware. These threats may also collect and transmit personally identifiable information (PII) without our consent and severely degrade the performance and stability of our computer.0

Characteristics/Symptoms:

    -> False positives work as good to purchase -> False scan results -> Uses inadequate scan/detection scheme -> Uses out of date ref database0

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Processes Running:

PestWiper.exe

File information Created after Installation:

File Location Size (Bytes) Type
C:\Program Files\PestWiper\base.avd 410880 AVD File
C:\Program Files\PestWiper\base001.avd 268 AVD File
C:\Program Files\PestWiper\base002.avd 28174 AVD File

Folder information Created after Installation:

Folder Location

Registry information Created after Installation:

Main Registry Key Sub Registry Key Key Value Name
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE SOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionUninstallPestWiper HelpLink
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\PestWiper URLInfoAbout
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\PestWiper UninstallString