SpywareSoftStop
SpywareSoftStop 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.0
General information:
| Malware Name: |
SpywareSoftStop |
| Malware Type: |
Rogue Security Program |
| Company Name: |
Spyware Soft Stop |
| Company URL: |
http://spywaresoftstop.com/
|
| Threat Level: |
Elevated Risk |
| Operating System: |
WIN XP |
| Installation Type: |
Installed through EXE |
| Operation: |
Time of After Installation. |
Company Description:
Spyware Soft Stop an award-winning spyware removal utility that will help in fighting all kinds of spyware and adware including keyloggers, trojan viruses, password thieves and so on. With the new and unique protection module once cleaned machine
will not get infected ever again. Spyware Soft Stop is new and unique heuristics-based spyware removal software. It not only cleans y PC but helps keep it safe from future infections. With its stunning security system computer will never ever be a
victim of spyware. It's easy and free for all.
Spyware Description:
SpywareSoftStop 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.0
Characteristics/Symptoms:
-> False positives work as good to purchase -> False scan results -> Uses inadequate scan/detection scheme0
Additional information might be found here:
Processes Running:
http://spywaresoftstop.com/downloads/install.exe
File information Created after Installation:
| File Location |
Size (Bytes) |
Type |
| C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Spyware Soft Stop\Spyware Soft Stop.lnk |
636 |
Shortcut |
| C:\Program Files\Spyware Soft Stop\base.003 |
579630 |
003 File |
| C:\Program Files\Spyware Soft Stop\base.004 |
290222 |
004 File |
Folder information Created after Installation:
| Folder Location |
| C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Spyware Soft Stop |
| C:\Program Files\Spyware Soft Stop |
Registry information Created after Installation:
| Main Registry Key |
Sub Registry Key |
Key Value Name |
| HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE |
\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\App Management\ARPCache\Spyware Soft Stop_is1 |
Changed |
| HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE |
\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\App Management\ARPCache\Spyware Soft Stop_is1 |
SlowInfoCache |
| HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE |
\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run |
Software Soft Stop |
