RegSweep

RegSweep is a rogue security program that shows false Warning messages. It also shows misleading scan Results. It also uses aggressive advertising and can also install through Trojan exploits.

General information:

Malware Name:	RegSweep
Malware Type:	Rogue Security Program
Company Name:	RegSweep
Company URL:	http://www.regsweep.com/
Threat Level:	Moderate Risk
Operating System:	WIN XP
Installation Type:	Installed through EXE
Operation:	Time of After Installation

Company Description:

RegSweep provides you the software RegSweep that is the latest in PC error diagnostic and repair. RegSweep can do a complete scan of your entire file system and registry in less than 2 minutes All corrupt files, paths, and registry keys will be analyzed and automatically repaired so that your PC functions just as when you first purchased it, Guaranteed.

Spyware Description:

RegSweep is a rogue security program that shows false Warning messages. It also shows misleading scan Results. It also uses aggressive advertising and can also install through Trojan exploits.

Characteristics/Symptoms:

    -> It shows false Warning messages. -> It also shows misleading scan Results. -> It can also install through Trojan exploits. -> It also uses aggressive advertising.

Additional information might be found here:

	Search at Google for RegSweep
	Search at Bing for RegSweep
	Search at Yahoo for RegSweep

Processes Running:

RegSweep.exe

File information Created after Installation:

File Location	Size (Bytes)	Type
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\RegSweep\RegSweep on the Web.lnk	1848	Shortcut
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\RegSweep\RegSweep.lnk	1848	Shortcut
C:\Program Files\RegSweep\Microsoft.VC80.MFC\Microsoft.VC80.MFC.manifest	2371	MANIFEST File

Folder information Created after Installation:

Folder Location
C:\Program Files\RegSwee
C:\Program Files\RegSweep\Microsoft.VC80.CR

Registry information Created after Installation: