A lot of visitors have been asking about how to remove the SpyFalcon (Spy Falcon) spyware infection, so rather that having a ton of threads about it, here is one thread that explains the infection and tells you how to go about removing the SpyFalcon infection from your computer.
What is SpyFalcon (Spy Falcon)?SpyFalcon is a fake anti-spyware program that is known to issue fake warnings on your computer in order to manipulate you into buying its full commercial version. If you are infected with SpyFalcon you may receive warnings in your task bar that appear to be from Microsoft Security Center stating that you are infected with spyware and to run SpyFalcon. SpyFalcon turns out to want money for the purchase of the commercial version of SpyFalcon. These warnings are fake and are a goad to have you buy the commercial version of this software.
How to Remove SpyFalcon (Spy Falcon)SpyFalcon can be particularly difficult to remove, as it appears in both regular mode and Safe Mode. There is a FREE comprehensive removal utility located at
http://www.removespyfalcon.com.
If for any reason the URL above is not working, a similar tutorial is also available at
http://www.schrockinnovations.com/removespyfalcon.phpBackground information about SpyFalcon:Excerpt from the SpyFalcon Website:
SpyFalcon is the world’s leading anti-spyware software, trusted by millions worldwide and offering you: Comprehensive Spyware Scan: Spy-Shield’s deep scan searches your entire system for any Spyware infiltrations and locates even the most cleverly hidden malware.
Live Monitoring Technology: Spy-Shield’s breakthrough technology provides a real-time security measure against any malicious infiltrations and stops them before they enter your system.
User-Friendly Interface: A highly intuitive interface ensures that keeping the safety and security of your compuetr will be a breeze.
Live Software Updates: Automatic updates to Spy-Shield ensure that your system is protected against all the latest threats.
Free Customer Support: 24/7 customer service, ready to assist you with any matter.
Spyware is the most dangerous threat to your PC today. With more than 95% of computers infected with spyware and adware, millions of home and business users are left unaware, vulnerable and unprotected.
SpyFalcon is a rebrand of the SpyAxe spyware infection (similar to SpywareStrike). SpyFalcon courtesy of Sunbelt-Software. SpyFalcon consists of the following known files:
dfrgsrv.exe
mscornet.exe
mssearchnet.exe
nvctrl.exe
spyfalcon.exe
uninst.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\sbnudh.dll
C:\WINDOWS\system32\fyhhxw.dll
C:\WINDOWS\System32\iqzv.dll
C:\WINDOWS\system32\oqipt.dll
C:\WINDOWS\system32\htey.dll
C:\WINDOWS\system32\appmagr.dll
C:\Windows\System32\reglogs.dll
This rogue antispyware product that is normally bundled with different trojans as a way of installation. These trojans normally have the ability to alter your desktop to an html page that will warn the user of a spyware infection.
Spyware.SpyFalcon was first detected by Prevx1 on Jul 16 2005.
Has a keylogger that can spy on and log keystrokes without your knowldege or permission. Creates multiple copies of the Spyware infection on your PC. Creates registry run keys to ensure it is restarted every time you boot your PC. Installs other malicious programs. Connects with 3rd party computer systems and forwards data via the internet. Hijacks other processes.
Note: This program is part of a family of fake Anti-Spyware applications which falsely report spyware infections then offer to remove them for a fee. Prevx suggests you only use security applications from reputable companies.
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