Archive for the ‘Remote Administration Tool’ Category

WinPerf

Wednesday, February 6th, 2008
 

WinPerf is extremely dangerous for a computer and for user’s privacy. Never download this program! Remove WinPerf as soon as possible. WinPerf doesn’t load pop-ups; it might be complicated to notice this infection. Scan your computer with anti spyware regularly to avoid malwares like WinPerf.

WinPerf (a clone of DeepThroat malware) is both a spyware and a remote administration tool. It makes a computer reachable for remote attackers that can take full control over the compromised system. WinPerf also logs keystrokes and sends them out in real time. It steals accounts and various data this way.

 

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Asprox

Tuesday, October 2nd, 2007
 

Asprox is a dangerous trojan. It launches a hidden proxy server on the infected computer. Asprox can connect individual computers from various locations into bigger systems. These actions may look harmless, but the infected machines can be used for malicious attacks. There are no symptoms of Asprox trojan infection. It secretly works in a background and do not display pop-ups nor hijack browsers homepage like other malwares do. However Asprox trojan can be detected by anti spyware programs.
If your anti spyware has located Asprox trojan, but it is not capable of removing it, you can either use Asprox removal or consider changing anti spyware. Here’s comparison table of 10 best anti spyware products.

 

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AntiSpyStorm

Friday, September 7th, 2007
 

AntiSpyStorm is a fake anti spyware application. It is dropped by infamous Zlob trojan and several other trojans similar to Zlob. AntiSpyStorm is advertised by adware that launches fake system alerts. The fake security pop-ups warn about spyware and offer to scan a computer with AntiSpyStorm. If user agrees to this ‘generous’ suggestion, he receives false scan results and is prompted to purchase AntiSpyStorm.
Remove AntiSpyStorm as soon as possible and run anti spyware every time you notice suspicious pop-ups.

 

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AdvancedCleaner

Wednesday, August 8th, 2007
 

AdvancedCleaner is one more fake security tool. You don’t need to download nor install it, because it simply infects your computer and acts like an anti-spyware. It displays fake errors and warnings to scare people and make them buy full version of AdvancedCleaner. Don’t step into this trap! AdvancedCleaner is not a security tool; it pretends to be one to get your money.

AdvancedCleaner is dangerous because it allows remote attackers to connect to your computer. It’s recommended to delete AdvancedCleaner.

 

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