Home > Rogue Anti-Spyware, Trojan > SpyLocker

How to remove SpyLocker?

May 17th, 2007

What is SpyLocker?

SpyLocker is an infamous rogue anti-spyware parasite that infects your system with the help of Zlob, one of the malicious Trojan parasites, which is a specialized fake antispyware spreading tool. Recognized as one of the most dangerous malware threats, SpyLocker is very difficult to remove, and it has been reported that in some cases it can repair itself after attempted removal procedures. This parasite is known to be a semi-clone of other known dangerous threats, such as SpyLocked, SpywareLocked and VirusBurst.

Usually, Spylocker lurks in your system for some time after infection, and becomes active after several days. Then you get harassed by fake security warning pop-ups, which try to scare you into buying SpyLocker. Not only is SpyLocker a fake and does not remove any malware whatsoever, but it may also install additional spyware into your computer after you purchase the full version.


SpyLocker is Extremely dangerous

arrow SpyLocker is a corrupt Anti-Spyware program
arrow SpyLocker may spread via Trojans
arrow SpyLocker may display fake security messages
arrow SpyLocker may install additional spyware to your computer
arrow SpyLocker may repair its files, spread or update by itself
arrow SpyLocker violates your privacy and compromises your security
Download Spyware Doctor
for SpyLocker detection

Note: Spyware Doctor trial provides detection of parasite like SpyLocker and assists in its removal for free. You can remove detected files, processes and registry entries yourself or purchase a full version.



Manual SpyLocker removal


Important Note: Although it is possible to manually remove SpyLocker, such activity can permanently damage your system if any mistakes are made in the process, as advanced spyware parasites are able to automatically repair themselves if not completely removed. Thus, manual spyware removal is recommended for experienced users only, such as IT specialists or highly qualified system administrators. For other users, we recommend using Spyware Doctor or other malware and spyware removal applications found on 2-viruses.com.
Stop these SpyLocker processes:
Disable these SpyLocker DLL files::
Remove these SpyLocker files:
It is impossible to list all file names and locations of modern parasites. You can identify remaining parasites, other SpyLocker infected files and get help in SpyLocker removal by using free Spyware Doctor scanner. It comes with free real-time protection module that helps preventing SpyLocker and similar threats.

SpyLocker is classified as Rogue Anti-Spyware. After infecting a user’s system, it proceeds to scare its victim into buying the “product” by displaying fake security messages, stating that your computer is infected with spyware and only SpyLocker can help you to remove it after you download the trial version. As soon as the victim downloads SpyLocker trial version, it pretends to scan your computer and shows a grossly exaggerated amount of non-existent errors. Then, SpyLocker offers to buy the full version to fix these false errors. If the user agrees, SpyLocker does not only fix the errors, but it also takes the user’s money and may even install additional spyware into the victim’s computer.

Some Rogue Anti-Spyware, such as SpyLocker, may offer users to buy it after the victim clicks on a banner or a pop-up while surfing the internet. Usually, a Trojan is installed to a victim’s computer after clicking on the advertisement. It then proceeds to download or even install SpyLocker, which is another way for Rogue Anti-Spyware to spread itself.

Most of rogue Anti-Spyware, such as SpyLocker, is nearly impossible to remove manually.


How to tell if your PC has been infected by a Rogue Anti-Spyware such as SpyLocker?

Numerous undesirable and annoying pop-ups: A typical Rogue Anti-Spyware parasite keeps track of your internet browsing habits, sending your browsing history data to remote servers, owned by third party companies that use this information to advertise their products via numerous pop-ups, toolbars, hijacked homepages and spam letters. All these undesirable advertising methods are used on the victims of Rogue Anti-Spyware.
Changed or new icons: Sometimes, Rogue Anti-Spyware installs unwanted software to a victim’s PC without user’s knowledge and consent. This may lead to slower PC performance and stability, as well as more unwanted programs you can't remove.

Rogue Anti-Spyware, Trojan

  1. No comments yet.
  1. No trackbacks yet.