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Name :

SpySheriff (spyware)

Type :

Spyware

How it spreads :

Internet Downloads.

Prevalence :

Medium

Affected operating systems :

Windows.

Aliases :

N/A

Date of surface :

3 oct 2006

SpySheriff is a spyware and adware in the guise of a spyware removal tool. Instead of keeping computers guarded against spywares, the program itself works as a Spyware and Adware, triggering pop-up ads, tampering with system components and compromising the security of infected machines.

It’s distributed using Trojans, Trojan Droppers and Trojan-Downloaders that show fake warning messages about spyware and riskware infections. The carriers of SpySherif normally find their way to victim’s computers by exploiting browser vulnerabilities, Spam mails or by getting bundled with other computer utilities.

The program prevents infected users from performing a System Restore, by blocking the system calendar and restore points.

But there is something you can do about it...read on about eScan below

 

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eScan is the comprehensive and technologically most advanced AntiVirus and Content Security solution developed to safeguard Servers and Workstations from Viruses, Hackers, Spamming, Phishing, Spyware, Adware, Keyloggers, Privacy related issues and Objectionable content. With its powerful scan engine, MWL technology and sophisticated heuristic scanning it gives your systems a Proactive, Real-Time security.

How it works? eScan for Windows works on the revolutionary MicroWorld Winsock Layer (MWL) technology to block security threats at the Windows Socket level itself. Combining its powerful e-mail & web scanning engine with MWL, eScan performs Real-Time scanning to check for malware threats and restricted content in e-mails, attachments and websites.

eScan for Windows works on the revolutionary MicroWorld Winsock Layer (MWL) technology to block security threats at the Windows Socket level itself. Combining its powerful e-mail & web scanning engine with MWL, eScan performs Real-Time scanning to check for malware threats and restricted content in e-mails, attachments and websites.

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Additionally, you may want to run Ad Aware SE.  Click here to download it.  Be sure to run Update on definition files each time you run it.  If you need help with Ad Aware, please go here.