Spyware Slayer

Spyware Slayer is a purported anti-spyware application to scan for and remove spyware from users' computers. Spyware Slayer is typically installed as part of a bundle installation of other Spyware. The program installer runs as a silent installation showing no prompts of confirmation or to cancel. The program is a rogue anti-spyware application that reports false positive installations. These false positives are to trick users into paying FREEPCSCAN.com to enable Spyware Slayer and clean their PC.Although it is normally part of a bundle installation, Spyware Slayer by itself is a relatively harmless installation and installs most files into its own folders. Spyware Slayer may be removed by using the Add/Remove application in the Windows Control Panel.0

General information:

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

Company Description:

Spyware Slayer detects and removes dangerous spyware, adware, trojans, viruses, popups and more. Protect identity and PC. Scan your computer in just seconds. It’s 100% free. By scanning computer, our it will alert from spyware, adware, Trojan horses, worms and/or viruses on hard drive. This scanning procedure will not infect computer or otherwise load any software or other data onto computer.

Spyware Description:

Spyware Slayer is a purported anti-spyware application to scan for and remove spyware from users' computers. Spyware Slayer is typically installed as part of a bundle installation of other Spyware. The program installer runs as a silent installation showing no prompts of confirmation or to cancel. The program is a rogue anti-spyware application that reports false positive installations. These false positives are to trick users into paying FREEPCSCAN.com to enable Spyware Slayer and clean their PC.Although it is normally part of a bundle installation, Spyware Slayer by itself is a relatively harmless installation and installs most files into its own folders. Spyware Slayer may be removed by using the Add/Remove application in the Windows Control Panel.0

Characteristics/Symptoms:

    -> Misleading scan result -> Inadequate scan/detection scheme -> Negatively effects the performance of system0

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Processes Running:

SpywareSlayer.exe

File information Created after Installation:

File Location	Size (Bytes)	Type
C:\Documents and Settings\[USER]\Desktop\Spyware Slayer.lnk	653	Shortcut
C:\Documents and Settings\[USER]\Start Menu\Programs\Spyware Slayer\Uninstall.lnk	525	Shortcut
C:\Documents and Settings\[USER]\Start Menu\Programs\Spyware Slayer\Website.lnk	646	Shortcut

Folder information Created after Installation:

Folder Location
C:\Program Files\Spyware Slayer
C:\Program Files\Spyware Slayer\Backup

Registry information Created after Installation: