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June 2007

June 10, 2007

Seekmo Search Assistant

Filed under: Adware — TechSupport @ 2:26 pm

The Seekmo Search Assistant is the replacement to the 180 Search Assistant from 180 Solutions.  180 Solutions created this program to help prevent affiliates from pushing the software without a users knowledge.  The program does seem to conform to the AntiSpyware Coalition Best practices.  Because the program delivers advertisements based on a users search activity, it still has been classified as adware by Webroot.

A users who has this installed on their machine may find the following files:

seekmosetup.exe
seekmo.exe
seekmohook.dll
asn.exe
saix.dll
efml.exe
utufctex.exe
saisetup.exe
saix.dll
seekmohook.dll
seekmoinstaller.exe
seekmotbinstaller.exe
sudokusetup.exe

Download Webroot Spy Sweeper to protection you while you surf on the internet.  One of the nice features about their software it they will even alert you that you are installing a malicious program on your computer.  You don’t have to worry if you are installing something bad.   

Virus Burst

Filed under: Rogue Anti Spyware Programs — TechSupport @ 2:12 pm

Virus Burst is identified as an Adware program by Webroot Spy Sweeper.  The program is actually marketed as a Spyware Removal tool.  The program issues fake alerts to the user telling them they have spyware installed on their computer which is why this program is also considered as a rogue anti spyware program.  Clicking on the alert brings you to their website where you can purchase their commerical version of the software.  Virus Burst also seems to be also marketed in other software called “VirusRescue” and “Spyware Quake”.

The best advice for removing Virus Burst is to download Webroot Spy Sweeper and have it remove the software.  You can be assured that Webroot and many of the other reputable companies do not knowingly issue fake alerts to scare you into using their software. 

For those who are interested in manually removing this software, you can visit Bleeping Computer.  We just always like to point out that their are lots of new spyware and adware threats appearing everyday.  An automatic solution that prevents the threat from even getting on your computer is always your safest option.