WinSpyControl
WinSpyControl is a rogue security program that shows false Warning messages. It also shows misleading scan Results. It also uses aggressive advertising and can also install through Trojan exploits.
General information:
Malware Name: |
WinSpyControl |
Malware Type: |
Rogue Security Program |
Company Name: |
WinSpyControl |
Company URL: |
http://winspycontrol.com/
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Threat Level: |
Elevated Risk |
Operating System: |
WIN XP |
Installation Type: |
Installed through EXE |
Operation: |
Time of After Installation |
Company Description:
WinSpyControl provides you the software WinSpyControl that guarantees your safety online proving reliable non-stop protection of your computer thanks to unique combination of features the most effective ones to ensure the best antivirus defense of
PC.
Spyware Description:
WinSpyControl is a rogue security program that shows false Warning messages. It also shows misleading scan Results. It also uses aggressive advertising and can also install through Trojan exploits.
Characteristics/Symptoms:
-> It shows false Warning messages. -> It also shows misleading scan Results. -> It can also install through Trojan exploits. -> It also uses aggressive advertising.
Additional information might be found here:
Processes Running:
pgs.exe
File information Created after Installation:
File Location |
Size (Bytes) |
Type |
C:\Program Files\WinSpyControl\Config\pgs.xml |
8819334 |
XML Document |
C:\Program Files\WinSpyControl\Dat\Activate.dat |
302 |
DAT File |
C:\Program Files\WinSpyControl\Dat\BkSites.dat |
283560 |
DAT File |
Folder information Created after Installation:
Folder Location |
C:\Program Files\WinSpyControl\Engines\AWBas |
C:\Program Files\WinSpyControl\Engines\AWBase\databas |
Registry information Created after Installation:
Main Registry Key |
Sub Registry Key |
Key Value Name |
HKEY_CURRENT_USER |
\Software\WinSpyControl\Settings |
UserState |
HKEY_CURRENT_USER |
\Software\WinSpyControl\Settings |
VirusScanFileTypes |
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE |
\SOFTWARE\Classes\AVIEBHO.IEFW.2 |
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