WinAntiSpyware 2006

WinAntiSpyware is a rogue anti-spyware product which pesters users with shareware tactics to purchase the product. It 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:	WinAntiSpyware 2006
Malware Type:	Rogue Security Program
Company Name:	WinAntiSpyware
Company URL:	http://winantispyware.com/
Threat Level:	Elevated Risk
Operating System:	WIN XP
Installation Type:	Installed through EXE
Operation:	Time of After Installation.

Company Description:

WinAntiSpyware 2006 is a powerful antidote against harmful spyware, aggressive adware, hijackers, Trojans, unwanted cookies, and other fast-growing threats. It scan our PC for malware by applying customizable scan on our system. It applies in-depth spyware removal algorithm to improve our PC performance. It allows scheduling periodic system scans that start automatically at a given time. Also it monitors our internet setting to prevent their alteration without over knowledge.

Spyware Description:

WinAntiSpyware is a rogue anti-spyware product which pesters users with shareware tactics to purchase the product. It 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 positives work as good to purchase -> False scan results -> Uses inadequate scan/detection scheme -> Uses out of date ref database0

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Processes Running:

was6.exe

File information Created after Installation:

File Location	Size (Bytes)	Type
C:\Program Files\WinAntiSpyware 2006 Free\database\RTMonitor.dat	212992	DAT File
C:\Program Files\WinAntiSpyware 2006 Free\database\Summary.dat	448	DAT File
C:\Program Files\WinAntiSpyware 2006 Free\database\quaratine.dat	16384	DAT File

Folder information Created after Installation:

Folder Location
C:\Program Files\WinAntiSpyware 2006 Free
C:\Program Files\WinAntiSpyware 2006 Free\database

Registry information Created after Installation: