SpywareLocker
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SpywareLocker is a rogue anti-spyware program designed to frighten the user into purchasing the full version of it. SpywareLocker usually is downloaded and installed through exploits or under dubious circumstances without user knowledge or permission. Once executed, SpywareLocker will launch on Windows startup and will display exaggerated or false claims of spyware found on user’s computer. This is the manner how it attempts to trick the user into purchasing the commercial version of SpywareLocker. SpywareLocker may be difficult to remove manually because it has the ability to recreate itself.
To check your computer for SpywareLocker, download
SpyHunter Spyware Detection Tool.
SpyHunter spyware detection tool is only a scanner meant to assist you in detecting SpywareLocker and other threats. If you detect the presence of SpywareLocker on your PC, you have the opportunity to purchase the SpyHunter removal tool to remove any traces of SpywareLocker.
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Detection of SpywareLocker (Recommended)
SpywareLocker is difficult to detect and remove. SpywareLocker is not likely to be removed through a convenient "uninstall" feature. SpywareLocker, as well as other spyware, can re-install itself even after it appears to have been removed.
You also run the risk of damaging your computer since you're required to find and delete sensitive files in your system such as DLL files and registry keys. It is recommended you use a good spyware remover to remove SpywareLocker and other spyware, adware, trojans and viruses on your computer.
Run a SpywareLocker scan/check to successfully detect all SpywareLocker files with the SpyHunter Spyware Detection Tool. If you wish to remove SpywareLocker, you can either purchase the SpyHunter spyware removal tool to remove SpywareLocker or follow the SpywareLocker manual removal method provided in the "Remedies and Prevention" section.
Method of Infection
There are many ways your computer could get infected with SpywareLocker. SpywareLocker can come bundled with shareware or other downloadable software.
Another method of distributing SpywareLocker involves tricking you by displaying deceptive pop-up ads that may appear as regular Windows notifications with links which look like buttons reading Yes and No. No matter which "button" that you click on, a download starts, installing SpywareLocker on your system. SpywareLocker installs on your computer through a trojan and may infect your system without your knowledge or consent.
If you think you may already be infected with SpywareLocker, use this SpyHunter Spyware dectection tool to detect SpywareLocker and other common Spyware infections. After detection of SpywareLocker, the next advised step is to remove SpywareLocker with the purchase of the SpyHunter Spyware removal tool.
Symptoms
SpywareLocker may attempt to change your computer's desktop, hijack your browser, monitor your Internet browsing activities, change system files, and can do this without your knowledge or permission. Therefore, it is strongly recommended to remove all traces of SpywareLocker from your computer.
Remedies and Prevention
SpywareLocker, as well as other Spyware, are constantly evolving and becoming more advanced to avoid detection. SpywareLocker along with its variants can install in different locations and even when you try to uninstall it you find they reappear when you reboot your computer.
Install a good anti-spyware software
When there's a large number of traces of Spyware, for example SpywareLocker, that have infected a computer, the only remedy may be to automatically run a Spyware scan from a good anti-spyware software designed to detect SpywareLocker and other types of spyware.
Remove SpywareLocker manually
Another method to remove SpywareLocker is to manually delete SpywareLocker files in your system. Detect and remove the following SpywareLocker files:
Processes
- SpywareLocker.exe
- SpywareLockerSetup[1].exe
DLLs
- SpywareLocker0.dll
- SpywareLocker1.dll
- SpywareLocker3.dll
Other Files
- SpywareLocker0.sl
- SpywareLocker1.sl
- SpywareLocker.lnk
- SpywareLocker.lic
- SpywareLocker
- %ProgramFiles%\SpywareLocker
Registry Keys
- HKEY_USERS\[ALL USERS]\Software\SpywareLocker
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\SpywareLocker
- HKEY_USERS\[ALL USERS]\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\"SpywareLocker" = "C:\Program Files\SpywareLocker\SpywareLocker.exe"
- SpywareLocker
Known Variants
VirusBurst is a re-branded variant of other well-known rogue anti-spyware programs, including SpywareQuake, SpyFalcon, SpywareStrike, SpySheriff, SpyHeal and many other pseudonyms.
External links
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- Non-profit Malware Process Library - Non-profit website that list most known Spyware Process names.
- How Spyware And The Weapons Against It Are Evolving
- Windows System Update - Latest bug fixes for Microsoft Windows
- Manual Removal Instructions for SpywareLocker - Learn how to remove SpywareLocker.
- McAfee Threat Center - Library of detailed information on viruses.
- Remove SpywareLocker - Easy SpywareLocker removal steps. Parasite database on how to remove spyware and rogue anti-spyware programs.
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