Spyware Begone
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: |
Spyware Begone |
| Malware Type: |
Rogue Security Program |
| Company Name: |
MicroSmarts LLC |
| Company URL: |
http://www.spywarebegone.com/
|
| Threat Level: |
Low Risk |
| Operating System: |
WIN XP |
| Installation Type: |
Installed through EXE |
| Operation: |
Time of After Installation. |
Company Description:
A MICROSMART LLC was started in 1993 with the mission to protect consumer privacy. The founder of its company ( an honored professional in the National Directory of Who's in Executives and Professionals ) wanted to build an organization with the
reputation for new innovations and great services to benefit all consumers. MicroSmarts LLC is fighting the way against Spyware & Homepage Hi-Jackers.
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 scan results -> False positives work as good to purchase -> Uses out of date ref database -> Uses inadequate scan/detection scheme0
Additional information might be found here:
Processes Running:
Codebase:
File information Created after Installation:
| File Location |
Size (Bytes) |
Type |
| C:\begone-fs\ReadMe.txt |
1743 |
Text Document |
| C:\begone-fs\irunin.lng |
15938 |
LNG File |
Folder information Created after Installation:
Registry information Created after Installation:
| Main Registry Key |
Sub Registry Key |
Key Value Name |
| HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE |
SOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionUninstallspywarebegone-freescanv8.75 |
DisplayName |
| HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE |
\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\spywarebegone-freescanv8.75 |
UninstallString |
| HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE |
\SOFTWARE\Spyware Begone! |
Auto-Protect |
