Windows Trojans Sleuth

Posted: March 5, 2012

Threat Metric

The Threat Meter is a malware assessment that SpywareRemove.com's research team is able to give every identifiable malware threat. Our Threat Meter includes several criteria based off of specific malware threats to value their severity, reach and volume. The Threat Meter is able to give you a numerical breakdown of each threat's initial Threat Level, Detection Count, Volume Count, Trend Path and Percentage Impact. The overall ranking of each threat in the Threat Meter is a basic breakdown of how all threats are ranked within our own extensive malware database. The scoring for each specific malware threat can be easily compared to other emerging threats to draw a contrast in its particular severity. The Threat Meter is a useful tool in the endeavor of seeking a solution to remove a threat or pursue additional analytical research for all types of computer users.

The following fields listed on the Threat Meter containing a specific value, are explained in detail below:

Threat Level: The threat level scale goes from 1 to 10 where 10 is the highest level of severity and 1 is the lowest level of severity. Each specific level is relative to the threat's consistent assessed behaviors collected from SpyHunter's risk assessment model.

Detection Count: The collective number of confirmed and suspected cases of a particular malware threat. The detection count is calculated from infected PCs retrieved from diagnostic and scan log reports generated by SpyHunter.

Volume Count: Similar to the detection count, the Volume Count is specifically based on the number of confirmed and suspected threats infecting systems on a daily basis. High volume counts usually represent a popular threat but may or may not have infected a large number of systems. High detection count threats could lay dormant and have a low volume count. Criteria for Volume Count is relative to a daily detection count.

Trend Path: The Trend Path, utilizing an up arrow, down arrow or equal symbol, represents the level of recent movement of a particular threat. Up arrows represent an increase, down arrows represent a decline and the equal symbol represent no change to a threat's recent movement.

% Impact (Last 7 Days): This demonstrates a 7-day period change in the frequency of a malware threat infecting PCs. The percentage impact correlates directly to the current Trend Path to determine a rise or decline in the percentage.

Threat Level:	2/10
Infected PCs:	260

First Seen:	March 5, 2012
Last Seen:	October 22, 2021
OS(es) Affected:	Windows

Windows Trojans Sleuth may act like an anti-malware scanner that's intent on sniffing out PC threats, but, in reality, the only PC threat that you should worry about is Windows Trojans Sleuth. Due to its inclinations to provide fake infection alerts and other forms of inaccurate system analysis, Windows Trojans Sleuth is rightfully categorized as a rogue anti-virus program and should never be used to try to scan, disinfect or clean your computer. If you fail to use actual anti-malware software to curtail related attacks and remove Windows Trojans Sleuth, your PC may soon be the target of an unpleasant concoction of browser redirects and program blockades that cripple your security and expose you to Windows Trojans Sleuth's purchase requests repeatedly. However, SpywareRemove.com malware researchers note that Windows Trojans Sleuth is easy to recognize (due to being a member of the VirusDoctor family) and equally easy to remove with competent anti-malware scanners.

Piecing the Clues to Windows Trojans Sleuth's Hoax Together

Windows Trojans Sleuth's appearance strongly resembles that of Windows Security Center, albeit with some significant additions (such as a supposed anti-phishing feature and an 'advanced control' for your computer's system processes) that seem to enhance your computer's security. While Windows Trojans Sleuth's features are too good to be true, that is, in fact, the case: Windows Trojans Sleuth can't do any of the things that Windows Trojans Sleuth claims to do, including alert your PC to the presence of malicious software. Despite this, SpywareRemove.com malware researchers warn that Windows Trojans Sleuth will continually barrage your PC with fake evidence of its security capabilities such as:

Browser redirects to Windows Trojans Sleuth's purchase page or that block your attempts to visit real PC security websites. Windows Trojans Sleuth also incorporates links within its interface in place of some of its more 'advanced' features.
Fake warning messages that return inaccurate information about damage to your PC or the presence of PC threats.
Replacing unrelated applications, such as Task Manager and Registry Editor, with its own Advanced Process Control window and similar features. This will prevent you from accessing the aforementioned programs until you disable Windows Trojans Sleuth.

Giving Windows Trojans Sleuth the Trojan Treatment That It Deserves

Since Windows Trojans Sleuth launches itself automatically and may interfere with other programs while Windows Trojans Sleuth is open, SpywareRemove.com malware analysts recommend that you boot your PC via techniques that will disable Windows Trojans Sleuth's Registry start up. This can include using a separate OS, booting from a removable hard drive or just using Safe Mode. Once Windows Trojans Sleuth has been shut down, you can scan your computer with your choice in anti-malware software to find and remove Windows Trojans Sleuth.

Windows Trojans Sleuth and similar PC threats are often installed via fake online scanners, and simple caution around unusual pop-ups that ask you to install security software is one of your best defenses against Windows Trojans Sleuth attacks. SpywareRemove.com malware research team notes that similar precautions should be taken for other members of the VirusDoctor family, including My Shield Security and Best Antivirus.

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:

%AppData%\Protector-oak.exe

File name: %AppData%\Protector-oak.exe
File type: Executable File
Mime Type: unknown/exe
Group: Malware file

%AppData%\NPSWF32.dll

File name: %AppData%\NPSWF32.dll
File type: Dynamic link library
Mime Type: unknown/dll
Group: Malware file

%CommonPrograms%\Windows Trojans Sleuth.lnk

File name: %CommonPrograms%\Windows Trojans Sleuth.lnk
File type: Shortcut
Mime Type: unknown/lnk
Group: Malware file

%DesktopDir%\Windows Trojans Sleuth.lnk

File name: %DesktopDir%\Windows Trojans Sleuth.lnk
File type: Shortcut
Mime Type: unknown/lnk
Group: Malware file

Registry Modifications

The following newly produced Registry Values are:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\..{RunKeys}HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run "Inspector"

One Comment

Febe says:

September 20, 2012 at 12:11 am

That will be hard. Try going in safe mode by pressing F5 and going in Safe mode and run your aiurvints if you have one. You can try to do it manually but it will be hard. if you can't even access your windows you'll probably have to reformat it. Also try pressing F8 and maybe you can restore your computer to factory setting if it has a system recovery. If not may e you have a friend that could reformat it for free.Hope this helps.