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Identified as a variant of the TrojanSpy.Agent malware. This infection should not be confused with the legitimate C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe file.
Added by the Spyware.KeyStalker surveillance software. Spyware.KeyStalker is a spyware program that records screen shots and logs keystrokes on the computer. If this program is found on your computer without your knowledge, then we advise that you uninstall it.
Added by the Spyware.SpyMonitor surveillance software. Spyware.SpyMonitor is a Spyware program that records keystrokes made on the computer.
This software should be uninstalled if found on your computer without your knowledge.
Added by the Spyware.HidetoolsSpy surveillance software. Spyware.HidetoolsSpy is a spyware program that records screen shots and logs keystrokes on the computer. This software should be uninstalled if found on your computer without your knowledge.
Identified as a variant of the Backdoor.Win32.Turkojan.ake malware. Please note that C:\Windows\System32\ctfmon.exe is legitimate and should not be deleted.
Added by the Spyware.HBScreenSpy surveillance software. Spyware.HBScreenSpy is a Spyware program that allows remote viewing of the computer screen. This software should be uninstalled if found on your computer without your knowledge.
Added by the PyroAntiSpy rogue security software. PyroAntiSpy is a misleading application that may give exaggerated reports of threats on the computer.
Added by the Spyware.UltimateKeylog surveillance software. Spyware.UltimateKeylog is a program that records keystrokes and takes screenshots of the computer. You should uninstall this program if found without your permission on your computer.
Unknown malware. If infected it will create a lmhosts file on your computer that blocks you from reaching a variety of antimalware and computer help sites, including BleepingComputer.com. To resolve this issue, you can delete the C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc\lmhosts file.
Added by the AntiSpyCheck rogue anti-spyware program. AntiSpyCheck is a misleading application that may give exaggerated reports of threats on the computer.
OpenDNS Updater that automatically updates your OpenDNS account when your IP address changes. Should be allowed to run if you use their Dashboard features.
It is assumed that users are familiar with the operating system they
are using and comfortable with making the suggested changes. BleepingComputer.com will not
be held responsible if changes you make cause a system failure.
This is NOT a list of tasks/processes taken from Task Manager or the Close Program window (CTRL+ALT+DEL) but a list of startup applications, although you will find some of them
listed via this method. Pressing CTRL+ALT+DEL identifies programs that
are currently running - not necessarily at startup.
Therefore, before ending a task/process via CTRL+ALT+DEL just because
it has an "X" recommendation, please check whether it's in MSCONFIG or
the registry first. An example would be "svchost.exe" - which doesn't
appear in either under normal conditions but does via CTRL+ALT+DEL. If
in doubt, don't do anything.