Spy Sniper

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:	Spy Sniper
Malware Type:	Rogue Security Program
Company Name:	Pimasoft
Company URL:	http://pimasoft.com/
Threat Level:	Elevated Risk
Operating System:	WIN XP
Installation Type:	Installed through EXE
Operation:	Time of After Installation.

Company Description:

Pimasoft provides Software tools that upgrade computer systems to optimum performance and security. One of its software is Spy Sniper. Spy Sniper is an award-winning spyware, malware, and adware detector, remover, and shield, now with a new and more advanced spyware detection algorithm and one of the largest spyware /adware databases in the world. Spy Sniper also includes a stealth feature which allows us to use its features while keeping it hidden from other users of our PC.

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:

    -> Keep private information safe from spyware -> Created with the help of new powerful technologies -> One of the leading antispyware programs on the Web -> Spyware Disinfector will perform a full scan of our system -> Having a comprehensive database on malicious objects -> Spyware Disinfector’s anti-spyware monitor provides full protection against incoming spyware0

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Processes Running:

SpySniper.exe

File information Created after Installation:

File Location	Size (Bytes)	Type
C:\Program Files\Spy Sniper\Alert.wav	25434	Wave Sound
C:\Program Files\Spy Sniper\FScan.dll	10904	Application Extension
C:\Program Files\Spy Sniper\Host.Log	24	Text Document

Folder information Created after Installation:

Folder Location

Registry information Created after Installation: