Skype-Defender
Skype-Defender is a fake Skype plug-in dropped by Trojan that can steal Skype user-name and password. It will display fake message box that prompts user to login to Skype to install this plug-in. Skype-Defender virus will also terminate running process of Skype and displays the fake log-in Windows that will log key presses to capture user name and password. Stolen user’s credential will be sent to the predefined web sites. Next, the fake log-in page will display an error message stating that the user-name and password is not recognized.
This Trojan does not replicate itself. Skype-Defender usually arrives via executable file from newsgroup, Internet Relay Chat, file-sharing networks and spam e-mail messages.
Other Alias: PWS-Pykse
Threat Level: Low
Systems Affected: Windows 9x, 2000, XP, Vista
Skype-Defender Removal:
Scan with Norton Power Eraser:
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Scan with Portable Antivirus:
Most of the time, Trojan associated with a rogue program will disable Windows functionalities and prevent execution of any application including antivirus program locally installed. If this happens, you can try using a McAfee Portable Antivirus called Stinger. It can be downloaded for free.