SweeperLab

Posted: November 28, 2011

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Threat Level:	8/10
Infected PCs:	2,993

First Seen:	November 28, 2011
Last Seen:	October 3, 2022
OS(es) Affected:	Windows

SweeperLab is a fake anti-malware application that hails from Korea and uses standard rogue anti-malware programs techniques (such as inaccurate error messages and fake system scans) to deceive you about its true purpose. SpywareRemove.com malware researchers have noted that most SweeperLab infections are distributed by Korean websites that promote SweeperLab and identical forms of rogue security software, which should be avoided whenever possible. If you've visited a site that may be linked to SweeperLab or if you see signs of SweeperLab on your PC, it's recommended that you scan your PC quickly to remove SweeperLab before long-term harm can befall your computer. Despite SweeperLab's threats and warnings, you should never attempt to purchase SweeperLab – since SweeperLab lacks actual security features, there's no reason whatsoever to buy SweeperLab.

SweeperLab: A Fresh Face for a Well-Used Scam

SweeperLab is a member of the Onescan group of fake security programs, a group that consists of a single fake security program that's duplicated with minor variation tweaks (such as a new name) over and over again. Other examples of this group of scamware products include BoanKorea, DoctorCom, PCVaccine, BoanCop, Dr.Boan and CleanBoan. In most cases, you'll only find your PC infected with SweeperLab after your web browser has been exposed to SweeperLab's website or another website that's affiliated with the Onescan family. Protection from SweeperLab-installing attacks can take the following forms:

Keeping cautious security settings for your web browser, especially with regards to Flash and JavaScript usage (which can be exploited in drive-by-download attacks).
Keeping script packages and software up-to-date to minimize security holes that are eliminated by recent patches.
Having an up-to-date and constantly-active security program to detect attempted SweeperLab installations before they can complete.
Avoiding known Onescan websites – this includes sweeperlab.co.kr, pc-clean.kr, hardscan.co.kr, vaccine.co.kr, xprotect.co.kr and quickboan.co.kr (among others).

SweeperLab's primary function is to create a series of fake infection warnings, while requesting that you buy SweeperLab's full version to remove these infections. Of course, since SpywareRemove.com malware experts haven't found any signs of SweeperLab being able to find actual PC threats, throwing away money on SweeperLab is ill-advised.

Sweeping SweeperLab Out the Door

If your PC does show symptoms of SweeperLab attacks, SpywareRemove.com malware researchers recommend that, first and foremost, you avoid any unnecessary interaction with SweeperLab, since SweeperLab may attempt to redirect you to hostile websites that will worsen the situation. Since SweeperLab is almost certain to launch itself by default whenever you start Windows, you may need to use an alternate means of system startup like Safe Mode, to protect your PC from SweeperLab's interferences.

Once SweeperLab is disabled, software-based removal of SweeperLab via a trustworthy anti-malware product is the recommended means of deleting SweeperLab. Make sure that any anti-malware scanner that you use is equipped with the latest version of its threat database before you scan for SweeperLab since inadequate updates may prevent SweeperLab from being completely identified and removed from your PC

Technical Details

File System Modifications

Tutorials: If you wish to learn how to remove malware components manually, you can read the tutorials on how to find malware, kill unwanted processes, remove malicious DLLs and delete other harmful files. Always be sure to back up your PC before making any changes.

The following files were created in the system:

%StartMenu%\SweeperLab

File name: %StartMenu%\SweeperLab
Group: Malware file

C:\Program Files\SweeperLab\SweeperLabLaunch.exe

File name: C:\Program Files\SweeperLab\SweeperLabLaunch.exe
File type: Executable File
Mime Type: unknown/exe
Group: Malware file

%ProgramFiles%\SweeperLab

File name: %ProgramFiles%\SweeperLab
Group: Malware file

Registry Modifications

The following newly produced Registry Values are:

HKEY..\..\..\..{Subkeys}HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run "SweeperLab"HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\SweeperLabHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\App Paths\SweeperLabUp.exeHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\SweeperLab