FraudTool.SpywareDetector.b

FraudTool.SpywareDetector.b is considered Malicious Software, and can further be classified as a Potentially Dangerous Tool, which in turn can further be classified as a Spyware application.

A Potentially Dangerous Tool is an application that is not harmful in its design, the only time this type of tool will become a PC threat is if deployed by unauthorized parties, for potentially malicious intent.

FraudTool.SpywareDetector.b is further given the classification as a low risk application, which generally speaking should do no harm to a computer system, unless installed without the knowledge or permission from the system’s user.

Being a low risk program, FraudTool.SpywareDetector.b may track online habits - as provided for in a privacy policy or End User License Agreement (EULA) - or may display advertising within the applications themselves, these programs have only vague, minimal or negligible effects on the system’s privacy.

It has been claimed that if FraudTool.SpywareDetector.b allows for the unauthorized access to an infected PC, then FraudTool.SpywareDetector.b will then have capability to spread over a network exploiting various Windows vulnerabilities.

FraudTool.SpywareDetector.b may come bundled with other malware and ensure that they are executed each time Windows starts. A malicious Trojan horse or Bot may represent a higher security risk for the compromised system and/or its network environment.

Accordingly, FraudTool.SpywareDetector.b may be considered a malicious backdoor Trojan infection that runs in the background and allows remote access to the compromised system.

FraudTool.SpywareDetector.b has been seen to display the following behavior:
* Adds products to the system registry
* Registers a Dynamic Link Library File
* Executes a Process
* Communicates with other computers using FTP connections
* Writes to another Process\'s Virtual Memory (Process Hijacking)
* Can communicate with other computer systems using HTTP protocols
* Disables the built in Windows File Protection System
* Adds a Registry Key (RUN) to auto start Programs on system start up
* This process creates other processes on disk
* This Process Deletes Other Processes From Disk
* Terminates Processes
* Enables the system to use a Communications Proxy Server
* The Process is polymorphic and can change its structure
* Registers a Windows APPINIT DLL To be loaded in all processes
* Creates new file extensions so that Internet Explorer will automatically open and potentially execute additional file types
* Creates a Toolbar Extension for Internet Explorer
* Adds a Registry Key (RUNONCE) to auto start Programs on system start up
* Changes to the file command map within the registry
* Adds a Registry Key (EXPLORER) to auto start Programs on system start Boot

The best thing to do to rid any computer system of the presence of FraudTool.SpywareDetector.b and all its components, would be to employ the services of a fully functional and up to date, not to mention legitimate antispyware tool.