VirusBurst
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VirusBurst, also known as VirusBurster, is a rogue anti-spyware program that may get inside your system through a trojan downloader. Virusburst displays ads that look similar to regular Windows update messages. Be careful! You may be lured into clicking on that message. The false Windows update messages states:
"System detected virus activities. They may cause critical system failure. Please, use anti-malware software to clean and protect your system from parasite programs. Click this balloon to get all available software."
After you click on the message, you will be redirected to the Virusburst website where you'll be convinced into buying its promoted full version. Once Virusburst is installed, it may install addtional spyware on your computer. Virusburst is a variant of VirusRescue and SpywareQuake and a clone of VirusBlast.
To check your computer for VirusBurst, download
SpyHunter Spyware Detection Tool.
SpyHunter spyware detection tool is only a scanner meant to assist you in detecting VirusBurst and other threats. If you detect the presence of VirusBurst on your PC, you have the opportunity to purchase the SpyHunter removal tool to remove any traces of VirusBurst.
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Detection of VirusBurst (Recommended)
VirusBurst is difficult to detect and remove. VirusBurst is not likely to be removed through a convenient "uninstall" feature. VirusBurst, as well as other spyware, can re-install itself even after it appears to have been removed.
You also run the risk of damaging your computer since you're required to find and delete sensitive files in your system such as DLL files and registry keys. It is recommended you use a good spyware remover to remove VirusBurst and other spyware, adware, trojans and viruses on your computer.
Run a VirusBurst scan/check to successfully detect all VirusBurst files with the SpyHunter Spyware Detection Tool. If you wish to remove VirusBurst, you can either purchase the SpyHunter spyware removal tool to remove VirusBurst or follow the VirusBurst manual removal method provided in the "Remedies and Prevention" section.
Method of Infection
There are many ways your computer could get infected with VirusBurst. VirusBurst can come bundled with shareware or other downloadable software.
Another method of distributing VirusBurst involves tricking you by displaying deceptive pop-up ads that may appear as regular Windows notifications with links which look like buttons reading Yes and No. No matter which "button" that you click on, a download starts, installing VirusBurst on your system. VirusBurst installs on your computer through a trojan and may infect your system without your knowledge or consent.
If you think you may already be infected with VirusBurst, use this SpyHunter Spyware dectection tool to detect VirusBurst and other common Spyware infections. After detection of VirusBurst, the next advised step is to remove VirusBurst with the purchase of the SpyHunter Spyware removal tool.
Symptoms
VirusBurst may attempt to change your computer's desktop, hijack your browser, monitor your Internet browsing activities, change system files, and can do this without your knowledge or permission. Therefore, it is strongly recommended to remove all traces of VirusBurst from your computer.
Remedies and Prevention
VirusBurst, as well as other Spyware, are constantly evolving and becoming more advanced to avoid detection. VirusBurst along with its variants can install in different locations and even when you try to uninstall it you find they reappear when you reboot your computer.
Install a good anti-spyware software
When there's a large number of traces of Spyware, for example VirusBurst, that have infected a computer, the only remedy may be to automatically run a Spyware scan from a good anti-spyware software designed to detect VirusBurst and other types of spyware.
Remove VirusBurst manually
Another method to remove VirusBurst is to manually delete VirusBurst files in your system. Detect and remove the following VirusBurst files:
Processes
- virusburst.exe
DLLs
- eowygj.dll
- httge.dll
- gqagksr.dll
- titiau.dll
- tazth.dll
- dpfwu.dll
- ficqv.dll
- fmrmhc.dll
- dcvwaah.dll
- jbtazy.dll
- cfltygd.dll
Other Files
- vb.ini
- VirusBurst
- VirusBurst 6.1.lnk
- VirusBurst.lnk
- Uninstall VirusBurst 6.1.lnk
- VirusBurst 6.1 Website.lnk
Registry Keys
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\VirusBurst
- HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\TypeLib\{728E63B0-5165-4E98-9C83-EF987EEB66C9}
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\TypeLib\{728E63B0-5165-4E98-9C83-EF987EEB66C9}
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\VirusBurst
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\VirusBurst
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\App Paths\VirusBurst.exe
- 05DDEB15-33E0-4DE3-B7CD-84E2E011D889
- 0B386DB3-239C-41D6-85CB-CA728F31F3FC
- 2E94C834-9EFA-4C46-B032-A185C69EBC53
- 34D2738B-701F-454A-9198-25924CF75E92
- 3863C215-13E6-4E29-9921-78CE0A6F272A
- 420EE180-CE72-40AC-83CB-B55DCB68CCF1
- 638C512D-C04A-4E06-A9A3-8127C4E5B4E7
- 63CA0A34-071D-4780-A5BD-28F0CFC3E512
- 73467269-7B9F-4F66-B381-D914A7ACECEB
- 7DF33004-9121-4FD5-93B6-6376060D2D3A
- A7308DE2-D644-488D-80D5-071710F5B840
- ABA193DF-6C52-4D02-975A-94A85B32DC3C
- AFB40450-78FE-4F01-BE69-A76A8C396304
- C793C7C5-E89F-48EC-83C9-06AC097E8CB9
- CAD91BD2-75E7-4E5F-A939-4ECC2D512918
- E120C137-922C-434C-8A02-2A8D27B3E2D2
- 728E63B0-5165-4E98-9C83-EF987EEB66C9
- Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\App Paths\VirusBurst.exe
- VirusBurst
- Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\SharedTaskScheduler\dfa61db1-388e-4c87-8d56-540fa229bcb4
- Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\SharedTaskScheduler\1559e6c1-7e5e-4461-9457-6a2dea85eb9f
- Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\SharedTaskScheduler\7be183d2-a42d-4915-bf60-ec86fbf002cf
- Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\SharedTaskScheduler\b166be07-30a4-4d38-b781-44528a630706
- 1559e6c1-7e5e-4461-9457-6a2dea85eb9f
- Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\SharedTaskScheduler\e944d14a-03aa-43e3-9d0e-4f50c4d1b005
- e944d14a-03aa-43e3-9d0e-4f50c4d1b005
Known Variants
VirusBurst is a re-branded variant of other well-known rogue anti-spyware programs, including SpywareQuake, SpyFalcon, SpywareStrike, SpySheriff, SpyHeal and many other pseudonyms.
External links
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- Non-profit Malware Process Library - Non-profit website that list most known Spyware Process names.
- How Spyware And The Weapons Against It Are Evolving
- Windows System Update - Latest bug fixes for Microsoft Windows
- Manual Removal Instructions for VirusBurst - Learn how to remove VirusBurst.
- McAfee Threat Center - Library of detailed information on viruses.
- Remove VirusBurst - Easy VirusBurst removal steps. Parasite database on how to remove spyware and rogue anti-spyware programs.
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