SpySpotter
29 August 2008
SpySpotter is a rogue antispyware application that pretends to scan all hard drives and display fake system infections and prompts user to register the program.
Aliases:
Adware.Spy Spotter
Risk Level: Medium
File Size: Varies
Affected System: Windows
Common Symptoms:
1. SpySpotter pop-ups scanned results on computer.
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1. Download Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware (mbam-setup.exe) and save it on your Desktop.
2. After downloading, double-click on mbam-setup.exe to install the application.
3. Follow the prompts and install as “default” only
4. Before the installation completes, check on the following prompts:
- Update Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware
- Launch Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware
5. Click “Finish.” Program will run automatically and you will be prompt to update the program before doing a scan. Please update.
6. Scan your computer thoroughly.
7. When scanning is finished click on the “Show Results”
8. Make sure that all detected threats are marked, click on Remove Selected.
9. Restart your computer.
Note: SpySpotter may prevent mbam-setup.exe from downloading and running. You can download and rename this program from a different computer before running it on infected system.
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