Spyware Protect 2009 is a counterfeit antispyware program that can be acquired by visiting malicious websites or via Trojan Downloader and Trojan Zlob.  Upon infection by a Trojan, it will connect to a remote server and download a copy of Spyware Protect 2009 and install it on the compromised computer. This rogue program will attempt to convince computer users to pay for the registered version of the program by displaying fabricated can results and frequent alert messages.

This program will also modify Internet Explorer configuration to redirect web browser to another fake security websites and download another malware. To avoid this instances, it is advised to remove any Trojan and files associated with it using legit anti-malware program when symptoms were observed on computer. 

Aliases:
-

Risk Level: Medium

Affected System: Windows

Common Symptoms:

1. Internet browser or homepage will be redirected to the following websites:

• antiwareprotect.com
• spyware-protect-2009.com
• spwprotect2009.com
• spywprotect.com
• sysprotect.net
• antivirus-win.com
• spy-protect-2009.com
• swp2009.com

2. Presence of files such as filedon.exe that can be downloaded from nerogiena.com/keshu/kebab/getexe.php?h=12

3. It will display alert messages

Use MBAM as Spyware Protect 2009 Removal Tool
1. Use MalwareBytes AntiMalware to remove Spyware Protect 2009

Spy Guard 2008 is a variant of Vundo trojans that spreads and infects computer with Potentially Unwanted Programs. Spy Guard 2008 display fake scan results to misleads computer users to acquire the registered version of the program.

Aliases:
-

Risk Level: Low

File Size: Varies

Affected System: Windows

Spyware.Cyberlog-x is a detection for a program that was developed to steal sensitive data from compromised computer. It used to log key strokes, record screen shot images, monitor Internet activities and steal user name and passwords.

On the other hand, Spyware.Cyberlog-x is a threat detected by fake anti-spyware product that is normally bundled with different Trojans. This malware is utilizing fake Media Codecs as a way of persuading victims to install the rogue program.

Risk Level: Medium

Affected System: Windows

Common Symptoms:
1. Fake security programs will pop-up a system tray messages stating that Spyware.Cyberlog-x is detected. The alert will have the following text:

Critical System Warning!
Your system is probably infected with the latest version of Spyware.Cyberlog-x.
Type: Spyware
Infection Length: 266,129 bytes
Risk: High
Systems Affected: Windows 95, 98, 2000, NT, 2003 Server, Windows XP, Windows Vista
Behavior: Spyware.Cyberlog-x is a spyware program that monitors user activity, log keystrokes, and tracks Web sites visited.
Symptoms: Low Internet connection speed
Low system performance
Security center alerts
Strange pop up windows
Protection: Click OK to download antispyware software.

2. From the same rogue security application, additional taskbar alert will be shown emerging from the task bar.

• System Alert: Trojan-Spy.Win32@mx. Type: Spyware/Trojan.
• Critical System Error! System Detected virus activities. They may cause critical system failure…

Recommended Spyware.Cyberlog-x Removal Tool

Here is a simple step-by-step procedure to remove Spyware.Cyberlog-x virus from an infected computer. Please follow the steps carefully.

1. Download Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware (mbam-setup.exe) and save it on your Desktop or any accessible location of your hard drive.

2. After downloading, double-click on the file to install the application.

3. Follow the prompts and install the program using the “default” settings.

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 starting a scan. Please proceed with update to obtain the latest database necessary to detect and remove Spyware.Cyberlog-x.

6. Scan your computer thoroughly and completely check all files, folders and registry entries for possible infection.

7. When scanning is finished, click on Show Results.

8. Make sure that all detected threats are marked, click on Remove Selected.

9. After removing items associated with Spyware.Cyberlog-x, it will prompt to restart the computer. Click Yes to complete the cleaning process.

10. When computer starts, open MalwareBytes Anti-Malware. Go to Quarantine tab and click on Delete All to fully remove all malicious items.

Note: Spyware.Cyberlog-x 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.