SpywareBot
SpywareBot is another counterfeit and potentially unwanted program (PUP) that can be installed on computer by trojan downloader or by just visiting website that expoit certain exploits on internet browser. SpywareBot misleads computer by issuing false scan reports on computer.
Aliases:
Spyware Bot
Risk Level: Medium
File Size: Varies
Affected System: Windows
Common Symptoms:
1. Issues SpywareBot alerts on computer and prompts user to register the program.
[...] or previously known as SpywareBot is a counterfeit antispyware application. As a usual trick of rogue security program, it uses [...]
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.