What is AntiSpyStorm?

Type: Spyware | Category: Rogue Programs | Discovered: 19 August 2008

It is fake anti-spyware program with free computer scan option, generating exaggerated threat report in the end, directing user to purchase program to remove found spyware. This program can show warnings and alerts that you have been infected with lots of spyware, which are corrupt and should not be trusted. AntiSpyStorm makes an impression that it is designed to remove and block spyware (real time protection). In fact fake anti-spyware programs are incapable to clean computer from security risks and are only designed to cash in.

AntiSpyStorm removal tool:

Spyware Doctor (see here for the installation guide)

Screenshot:

AntiSpyStorm Entries:

The following dll files are created:
as_ie_monitor.dll
The following files are created:
AntispyStorm.exe, antispystorm_setup.exe (setup file)

Hijackthis Entries:

O2 Entries:
O2 - BHO: as_ie_monitor.ie_monitor - {561713B1-52F3-4481-898E-7E22CD9773B2} - C:\Program Files\AntispyStorm\as_ie_monitor.dll

O4 Entries:
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AntispyStorm] C:\Program Files\AntispyStorm\AntispyStorm.exe