Remove CompuSpy. Description and removal instructions

 
Title: CompuSpy
Also known as: Compu Spy
Type: Keyloggers
Severity scale:CompuSpy severity is 80  (80 / 100)
 
CompuSpy is a professional spy watching everything you do when you are using infected computer. Compu Spy is a keylogger, but recording keystrokes is not the only function it has. CompuSpy tracks online activities such as visited websites and conversations via instant messengers. It also makes a list of applications used on the compromised machine. But the main function of Compu Spy keyloggers is registering keystrokes and stealing passwords and sensitive information this way.

CompuSpy is a commercial key logger. It is used for tracking children or employees. But it can be used by someone with malicious intentions to steal credit card information, various accounts and personal data.

CompuSpy changes Windows registry and enables autorun on boot. It’s difficult to notice this keylogger infection because it works in a background and it hides its activities.


Related files: ProgramFiles\CompuSpy\CompuSpy.exe, ProgramFiles\CompuSpy\CompuSpy.ini, ProgramFiles\CompuSpy\etCrypto.dll, ProgramFiles\CompuSpy\license.txt, ProgramFiles\CompuSpy\log\CompuSpy.log, ProgramFiles\CompuSpy\log\CompuSpy_12PM.log, ProgramFiles\CompuSpy\readme.txt, ProgramFiles\CompuSpy\un_CompuSpySetup_19849.exe, ProgramFiles\CompuSpy\un_CompuSpySetup_19849.txt

CompuSpy properties:
• Sends out logs by FTP or email
• Logs keystrokes
• Connects itself to the internet
• Hides from the user
• Stays resident in background

Automatic CompuSpy removal:

remover for CompuSpy

CompuSpy manual removal:

Kill processes:
un_CompuSpySetup_19849.exe CompuSpy.exe
Delete registry values:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\App Management\ARPCache\CompuSpy KeyLogger
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\App Paths\cswin2008.exe
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\CompuSpy KeyLogger
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Upsilon Dynamics
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\UpsilonDynamics
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\"CompuSpy KeyLogger" = "C:\Program Files\CompuSpy\cswin2008.exe"
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\"CompuSpy" = "C:\Program Files\CompuSpy\CompuSpy.exe"
Unregister DLLs:
etCrypto.dll

Delete files:
ProgramFiles\\CompuSpy\\CompuSpy.exe ProgramFiles\\CompuSpy\\CompuSpy.ini ProgramFiles\\CompuSpy\\etCrypto.dll ProgramFiles\\CompuSpy\\license.txt ProgramFiles\\CompuSpy\\log\\CompuSpy.log ProgramFiles\\CompuSpy\\log\\CompuSpy_12PM.log ProgramFiles\\CompuSpy\\readme.txt ProgramFiles\\CompuSpy\\un_CompuSpySetup_19849.exe ProgramFiles\\CompuSpy\\un_CompuSpySetup_19849.txt

Other programs to remove CompuSpy:

• Malwarebytes Anti Malware - Review - Download
• Malwarebytes Anti Malware - Review - Download
• Windows Defender - Review - Download

Information added: 20/11/08
Information updated: 20/11/08

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