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Adware.W32.Spyshredder

Posted: June 10, 2008

Adware.W32.Spyshredder is a Trojan name that infiltrates your computer in the form of annoying popups and alert messages. Many times Trojan infections install other programs on your computer but Adware.W32.Spyshredder uses warning messages to scare you into downloading or purchasing other rogue applications. Usually the warning message says: "Warning! Spyware detected on your computer! Install an antivirus or spyware remover to clean your computer."

Another Adware.W32.Spyshredder message states:
"Attention! Adware.W32.SpyShredder spyware detected. Adware.W32.SpyShredder provides REMOTE ACCESS to your PC and can STEAL your CREDIT CARD, passwords and other private data. Also it prompts fraud advertising popup windows. This process is a security HIGH-risk and recommended to be killed

Type: Trojan Horse
System Affected: Windows 98, 2000, NT4, ME, XP, Vista
Security Risk (0-5):
Recommendations: Click 'Yes' to get all available antispyware software."

You cannot trust these Adware.W32.Spyshredder messages. You must take action to remove Adware.W32.Spyshredder with a reputable anti-spyware program.

Adware.W32.Spyshredder can be compared to other Trojan infections and other rogues such as Abebot or Spyshredder which are known to display similar warning messages on your screen.

File System Modifications

  • The following files were created in the system:
    # File Name
    1 %Windir%\system32\blackster.scr
    2 %Windir%\system32\ctfmona.exe
    3 %Windir%\system32\ctfmonb.bmp
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