SmitFraud

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SmitFraud or W32/SmitFraud.A is a type of spyware that installs itself into a computer via adware, without the user's knowledge. Most of the time, it installs itself after a computer user installs a spurious codec, such as BrainCodec, PCodec or VideoKeyCodec. It is also embedded in certain programs, such as iVideo, and many downloadable music files from music sharing programs and torrents.^[1]. SmitFraud infects a Windows DLL with a computer virus ^[2], and typically changes the infected computer's desktop background into a Blue Screen of Death. SmitFraud is now being used to term ^[3] infections wherein users receive fake alerts from software luring the user into installing some affiliated fake / Rogue AntiSpyware with or without user's knowledge.

[edit] See also

• Rogue software
• Spydawn
• Spylocked/Spywarelocked
• SpySheriff
• Virusheat

[edit] External links

• Trend Micro System Cleaner
• Malwarebytes
• SmitFraudFix
• SmitFraud Info @ Panda Software
• Spybot - Search & Destroy

[edit] Notes

1. ^ PC Hell: How to Remove SmitFraud variants like WinAntivirus Pro 2007, PestCapture, and more
2. ^ Encyclopedia. Panda Security
3. ^ How To Remove The Smitfraud / Generic Zlob / Quicknavigate / Virtual Maid