What is VirusLocker?
- Type: Spyware
- Category: Rogue Programs
- Discovered: 12 July 2007
- Removal tools: Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware, Spyware Doctor
1. Introduction
It is counterfeit anti-spyware software being spread by a trojan. Infection can be noticed by fake alert balloon continuously coming up and directing to VirusLocker page, expecting user to download rogue software. After PC scan, user is prompted to buy registered program version to remove found security breaches. VirusLocker will not remove spyware and virus as promised.
Also known as VirusLocker 3.4.
Fake security alert:
Also known as VirusLocker 3.4.
Fake security alert:
2. VirusLocker removal tools:
- Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware (for the installation guide click here)
- Spyware Doctor (for the installation guide click here)
3. Screenshot:
4. VirusLocker files:
VirusLocker.exe, vl_setup.exe (setup file)5. Hijackthis entries:
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [VirusLocker] C:\Program Files\VirusLocker\VirusLocker.exe /h