What Is Trojan Spy Win32?

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Trojan Horse Virus

Trojan-Spy.Win32 is a dangerous virus because it contains multiple facets. It is not a single file. It is a malware (a virus that adds malicious software to your computer), that infects your computer with a host of Trojan Horse Viruses.

  1. Trojan Horse/Rogue Anti-Spyware Software

    • Fake Warning Messages
      Fake Warning Messages

      A Trojan horse virus is named after the Trojan Horse of Greek legend. It appears benign but once you bring it inside your walls it attacks like an army of murderous Greeks, or in this case a malicious virus that will crash your computer.

      Trojan-Spy.Win32 is rogue anti-spyware software. A rogue virus sends false pop-ups security warning that says you need this anti-spyware product to protect your computer. However, the product is fake. When you click the warning, you circumvent your computer's firewalls, protection and security.

    Trojan-Spy.Win32

    • Trojan-Spy.Win32's actual name is Spyware.Cyberlog-x. It is Rogue Anti-Spyware-Software. Trojan-Spy.Win32's danger is when you click the fake warning it unleashes Trojan horse viruses inside your computer that attacks multiple files, processes, and your Registry. The two fake warning pop-ups that appear on your task bar are: "Security Alert: Trojan Spywin32@mx" and "Critical System Error."

    What To Do.

    • Trojan-Spy.Win32 is malicious adware. You must download virus protection immediately and disinfect your computer. You can download free antivirus software from multiple websites on the Internet. The two most reliable antivirus companies are McAfee and Norton. They both offer free 30-day trials.

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  • Mar 13, 2011
    I am running Norton Security Suite and it has bypassed this trojan for months... have been running stinger for six and a half hours so far.. still cant find it. Hopefully will grab....

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