PCK.MEW

PCK.MEW is the latest form of malicious software to be affecting computer systems across the World Wide Web.

Once PCK.MEW is installed on a computer system, it may attempt to adjust the Windows registry keys, and could generate additional malware onto the infiltrated system.

A computer system infected with as PCK.MEW may tend to display the following warning signs:

* Corrupt files re-opens after been erased
* Modified browser start page, search page and error page
* Missing registry files
* Unknown programs show up in the process list
* Annoying Pop-Up Advertisement
* Changes in Internet Settings
* Unwanted Web Browser Components
* The Process is packed and/or encrypted using a software packing process
* Registers a Dynamic Link Library File
* The Process is polymorphic and can change its structure
* Executes a Process
* Added as a Registry auto start to load Program on Boot up
* Has code inserted into its Virtual Memory space by other programs
* Decreased System Speeds

Should your system be experiencing any of the above mentioned symptoms, chances are there is malware present.

So, how would PCK.MEW be able to infect a system?
Well, as with many of these type malware applications, there are a few vulnerabilities targeted, so is best to steer away from the following forms of applications:

1. P2P (Peer-to-Peer) Networks
2. Freeware and Shareware
3. Malicious Websites

In order to prevent malware from infiltrating your system, there are a number of steps one can take, which include the following:

1. Install a comprehensive anti-spyware product
2. Update your anti-spyware software definitions
3. Perform Windows security updates
4. Scan your system regularly for spyware

To avoid unnecessary risk of further damaging your computer system, you should make use of a good legitimate and reliable spyware remover, which will come equip with all the necessary tools needed to rid your system of all nefarious activity allowed to enter into the system PCK.MEW.