AntiSpyControl is a fake anti-spyware application that tricks user into purchasing the software by displaying false advertisements or fake alerts on computer.

Aliases:
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Risk Level: Medium

File Size: Varies

Affected System: Windows

Common Symptoms:
1. Presence of registry entries:

  • O2 - BHO: CIEIntegrator Object - {7A7F202E-AF91-4889-9DD5-2FE241085CC1} - C:\Program Files\AntiSpyControl\Tools\pg.dll
  • O2 - BHO: IEFW Object - {FAAD2038-C371-473D-86F1-5B11D39C3775} - C:\Program Files\AntiSpyControl\Tools\IEFWBHO.dll
  • O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AntiSpyControl] C:\Program Files\AntiSpyControl\pgs.exe
  • O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Salestart] “C:\Program Files\Common Files\AntiSpyControl\bm.exe” dm=http://AntiSpyControl.com; ad=http://AntiSpyControl.com
  • O4 - HKLM\..\RunOnce: [freinst] “C:\Program Files\AntiSpyControl\pgs.exe” /empty