What is AntiSpyware Shield?
- Type: Spyware
- Category: Rogue Programs
- Discovered: 10 February 2008
- Removal tools: Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware, Spyware Doctor
1. Introduction
AntiSpyware Shield is known as fake anti-spyware application. It trojan infects system by visiting suspicious websites or downloading corrupt files and applications and displays exaggerated PC security alerts trying to involve victim into program purchase. Once downloaded AntiSpyware Shield begins computer scan outright and will be launched every time "Windows" start.
Also known as AntiSpywareShield, AntiSpywareShield 2.1.
Author: antispyshield.com
Infection is noticed by a baloon in the taskbar area:
Also known as AntiSpywareShield, AntiSpywareShield 2.1.
Author: antispyshield.com
Infection is noticed by a baloon in the taskbar area:
2. AntiSpyware Shield removal tools:
- Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware (for the installation guide click here)
- Spyware Doctor (for the installation guide click here)
3. Screenshot:
4. AntiSpyware Shield files:
AntiSpywareShield.exe, AntiSpywareShieldSetup.exe (setup file)5. Hijackthis entries:
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [AntiSpywareShield] C:\Program Files\AntiSpywareShield\AntiSpywareShield.exe