SpyCrush (Spy Crush)

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  • Description:
    SpyCrush (or Spy Crush) is a , It is a remake of VirusBurst and Spylocked and it goads the user into buying the product in order to remove the so-called threats.
    SpyCrush was first released in February 2007. This program was a direct copy of the VirusBurst program which could be seen because the creators left references to the VirusBurst name throughout the End User License Agreement as well as other places.
    In early June 2007, a new fake anti-spyware program of the same name was released, but this time it was a copy of the SpyLocked program as seen by the identical interface.

    SpyCrush screenshot from February 2007:
    SpyCrush screenshot from June 2007:
  • Vendor: SpyCrush, Inc
  • Vendor URL: http://www.spycrush.com
  • Threat Level: Moderate Risk
  • SpyCrush Characteristics:
    • Displays ads.
    • Hijacks internet browser.
    • Downloads unsolicited files.
    • Exploits a security flaw.
    • Distributes threats.
    • Installs without user consent.
    • Makes fraudulent claims about spyware detection and removal.

How to Remove SpyCrush ?

SpyCrush Manual Removal
Automatic SpyCrush Removal
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