26 June 2007
SpyCrush - all you need to know
SpyCrush is a corrupt antispyware tool. Its is a direct clone of older rogue tools Spylocked and VirusBurst. These names are used to deceive users. Earlier version look like Virusburst, newer version looks like Spylocked. Spy Crush as most rogue tools displays alert message and pushes user to purchase the fake product.
Main Files responsible for Alert message on the task bar are: ckimzeb.dll, gsrnxgh.dll, yesgnhr.dll, iauoi.dll, gbjkog.dll, cdwvhbf.dll, tczij.dll, xikor.dll, igpfced.dll, iwwvh.dll, xedasn.dll.
This infection can be removed with SmitfraudFix.
SpyCrush removal guide - detailed guide to define and remove SpyCrush
SpywareDoctor and SpySweeper are still the most reliable products to remove spyware such as SpyCrush
Another guide on Spycrush - a bit complicated and very long removal instructions of spycrush parasite.
Symantec note on Spy Crush - spycrush gives exaggerated reports of threats
SpyCrush removal instructions - files, registry entries, dlls, processes - everything what is needed to remove SpyCrush manually
McAfee identifies Spycrush - their DAT file updated Jun 22, 2007
Added to inform Digg users - SpyCrush description for Digg community
Spywarewarrior adds Spycrush to rogue list - spywarewarrior added parasite to its rogue/suspect antispyware product list,