SpywareStrike

SpywareStrike is a purported anti-spyware application to scan for and remove spyware from users' computers.SpywareStrike typically shows balloon-like graphic that pops up from the system tray with a false warning that the computer is infected with spyware. Scan results report false positives in order to frighten the user into paying for the program.0

General information:

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

Company Description:

SpywareStrike provides you the software SpywareStrike that guarantees removal of all spyware and related harmful infections from your PC with supported live service. SpywareStrike was designed for one purpose, to remove spyware and all potentially unwanted computer applications. SpywareStrike has been developed with significant financial investment and research to ensure it is one of the best designed and supported PC security products in the marketplace.

Spyware Description:

SpywareStrike is a purported anti-spyware application to scan for and remove spyware from users' computers.SpywareStrike typically shows balloon-like graphic that pops up from the system tray with a false warning that the computer is infected with spyware. Scan results report false positives in order to frighten the user into paying for the program.0

Characteristics/Symptoms:

    -> It shows misleading scan results and also shows false warning messages. -> It uses malicious software to advertise or install itself. -> It may be bundled with other infections.0

Additional information might be found here:

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Processes Running:

SpywareStrike.exe

File information Created after Installation:

File Location	Size (Bytes)	Type
C:\Documents and Settings\[USER]\Application Data\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch\SpywareStrike 2.5.lnk	664	Shortcut
C:\Documents and Settings\[USER]\Start Menu\Programs\SpywareStrike\SpywareStrike 2.5 Website.lnk	658	Shortcut
C:\Documents and Settings\[USER]\Start Menu\Programs\SpywareStrike\SpywareStrike 2.5.lnk	658	Shortcut

Folder information Created after Installation:

Folder Location
C:\Program Files\SpywareStrike\Lang
C:\Program Files\SpywareStrike\Quarantine

Registry information Created after Installation: