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ByteDefender

Posted: May 20, 2010

Threat Metric

Threat Level: 10/10
Infected PCs: 10
First Seen: May 20, 2010
OS(es) Affected: Windows

ScreenshotByteDefender (Byte Defender)is a rogue antispyware program which pilfers money from hapless computer users. ByteDefender uses scare tactics to trick users into purchasing a copy of their useless product. After making use of a Trojan to enter the system, ByteDefender runs a fake system scan which produces false results claiming the PC is infected with malware. This is of course a blatant lie and soon hereafter the user will be bombarded by popup warings urging the purchase of ByteDefender to remove the alleged threats. Do not become another victim of cybercrime and have ByteDefender removed immediately once detected.

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Technical Details

File System Modifications

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The following files were created in the system:



ByteDefender.exe File name: ByteDefender.exe
Size: 673.8 KB (673808 bytes)
MD5: b7e7498cde335264ac1469d2466cde00
Detection count: 88
File type: Executable File
Mime Type: unknown/exe
Group: Malware file
Last Updated: June 15, 2010

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