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SpywareBomb

Reported: May 15, 2007

 

 

Description:
SpywareBomb is a rogue security software that displays fake reports about the presence of a threat on the computer. It also displays pop-up advertisements on compromised computer.
 

Threat Level: Low

 

Type: Adware

 

Systems Affected: Windows All

 

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HOW TO REMOVE SpywareBomb:

1. Temporarily Disable System Restore (Windows Me/XP). [how to]
2. Update the virus definitions.
3. Reboot computer in SafeMode [how to]

4. Run a full system scan and clean/delete all infected files
5. Delete/Modify any values added to the registry. [how to edit registry]

Navigate to and delete the following registry subkeys:
HKEY_ALL_USERS\Software\VB and VBA Program Settings\Spyware Bomb
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Spyware Bomb_is1

Navigate to and delete the following registry entry:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\"SpywareBomb" = "C:\Program Files\Spyware Bomb [VERSION]\SpywareBomb.exe"
 

6. Exit registry editor and restart the computer.

7. In order to make sure that the threat is completely eliminated from your computer, carry out a full scan of your computer using AntiVirus and Antispyware Software. Another way to delete the virus using various Antivirus Program without the need to install can be done with Online Virus Scanner.

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