Emsisoft Malware-Info

Name: Adware.Win32.AntiMalwareShield

Risklevel: Medium Risk

Company: AntiMalwareShield - http://www.antimalwareshield.com/

Description:

AntiMalwareShield is a rogue security program that shows false Warning messages. It also shows misleading scan Results. It can also install through Trojan exploits.

Removal instructions for Adware AntiMalwareShield:

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More details about this danger:

Characteristics:

  • It shows false Warning messages.
  • It also shows misleading scan Results.
  • It can also install through Trojan exploits.

Installation: Installed through EXE

Process: pgs.exe

Screenshots:

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Used folders:

  • C:\Program Files\AntiMalwareShield\Engines\plugins
  • C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\AntiMalwareShield
  • C:\Documents and Settings\[USER]\Application Data\AntiMalwareShield\Logs
  • C:\Documents and Settings\[USER]\Application Data\AntiMalwareShield
  • C:\Program Files\AntiMalwareShield\Up
  • C:\Program Files\AntiMalwareShield\Tools
  • C:\Program Files\AntiMalwareShield\LA
  • C:\Program Files\AntiMalwareShield
  • C:\Program Files\AntiMalwareShield\Engines\plugins\UpDate
  • C:\Program Files\AntiMalwareShield\Engines\PGBase
  • C:\Program Files\AntiMalwareShield\Engines\AWBase\database
  • C:\Program Files\AntiMalwareShield\Engines\AWBase
  • C:\Program Files\AntiMalwareShield\Engines
  • C:\Program Files\AntiMalwareShield\Dat
  • C:\Program Files\AntiMalwareShield\Config
  • C:\Program Files\AntiMalwareShield\Graphics

Used files:

  • C:\Program Files\AntiMalwareShield\Engines\plugins\SCANEMUL.DLL
    [28301 Bytes] Application Extension
  • C:\Program Files\AntiMalwareShield\Engines\plugins\SCANTROJ.DLL
    [1045102 Bytes] Application Extension
  • C:\Program Files\AntiMalwareShield\reload.exe
    [65536 Bytes] Application
  • C:\Program Files\AntiMalwareShield\Dat\incmp.dat
    [129 Bytes] DAT File
  • C:\Program Files\AntiMalwareShield\Engines\plugins\SCANSCR.DLL
    [276532 Bytes] Application Extension
  • C:\Program Files\AntiMalwareShield\Engines\plugins\SCANOTHR.DLL
    [40707 Bytes] Application Extension
  • C:\Program Files\AntiMalwareShield\Engines\plugins\SCANMCR1.DLL
    [200849 Bytes] Application Extension
  • C:\Program Files\AntiMalwareShield\Engines\plugins\SCANFUNC.DLL
    [63004 Bytes] Application Extension
  • C:\Program Files\AntiMalwareShield\Engines\plugins\SCANTOOL.DLL
    [114320 Bytes] Application Extension
  • C:\Program Files\AntiMalwareShield\Engines\plugins\SCANDOS1.DLL
    [1265683 Bytes] Application Extension
  • C:\Program Files\AntiMalwareShield\Engines\plugins\SCANDLDR.DLL
    [1123285 Bytes] Application Extension
  • C:\Program Files\AntiMalwareShield\Engines\AWBase\vbpv.dat
    [10 Bytes] DAT File
  • C:\Program Files\AntiMalwareShield\Dat\index.dat
    [6 Bytes] DAT File
  • C:\Program Files\AntiMalwareShield\Engines\plugins\SCANKRNL.DLL
    [293888 Bytes] Application Extension
  • C:\Program Files\AntiMalwareShield\Dat\pv.dat
    [9 Bytes] DAT File
  • C:\Program Files\AntiMalwareShield\Engines\AWBase\database\enemies.dat
    [12147589 Bytes] DAT File
  • C:\Program Files\AntiMalwareShield\Engines\PGBase\vbpv.dat
    [8 Bytes] DAT File
  • C:\Program Files\AntiMalwareShield\Engines\plugins\BORLNDMM.DLL
    [22528 Bytes] Application Extension
  • C:\Program Files\AntiMalwareShield\Engines\plugins\SCANADWR.DLL
    [246310 Bytes] Application Extension
  • C:\Program Files\AntiMalwareShield\Engines\plugins\SCANBCDR.DLL
    [913355 Bytes] Application Extension
  • C:\Program Files\AntiMalwareShield\Engines\plugins\vbpv.dat
    [10 Bytes] DAT File
  • C:\Program Files\AntiMalwareShield\Graphics\main.ico
    [3774 Bytes] Icon
  • C:\Program Files\AntiMalwareShield\Graphics\kb.url
    [75 Bytes] Internet Shortcut
  • C:\Program Files\AntiMalwareShield\Graphics\ga6p.gif
    [4151 Bytes] GIF Image
  • C:\Program Files\AntiMalwareShield\Graphics\cross.gif
    [1681 Bytes] GIF Image
  • C:\Program Files\AntiMalwareShield\Engines\plugins\UpDate\UADAILY.DLL
    [65256 Bytes] Application Extension
  • C:\Program Files\AntiMalwareShield\Engines\plugins\UpDate\UA27604.DLL
    [170921 Bytes] Application Extension
  • C:\Program Files\AntiMalwareShield\Engines\plugins\UpDate\UA27603.DLL
    [165473 Bytes] Application Extension
  • C:\Program Files\AntiMalwareShield\Engines\plugins\UNACPU.DLL
    [9728 Bytes] Application Extension
  • C:\Program Files\AntiMalwareShield\Engines\plugins\UpDate\UA27601.DLL
    [113369 Bytes] Application Extension
  • C:\Program Files\AntiMalwareShield\Graphics\rm.url
    [63 Bytes] Internet Shortcut
  • C:\Program Files\AntiMalwareShield\Engines\plugins\UNPEPACK.DLL
    [69211 Bytes] Application Extension
  • C:\Program Files\AntiMalwareShield\Engines\plugins\UNPACKS2.DLL
    [73091 Bytes] Application Extension
  • C:\Program Files\AntiMalwareShield\Engines\plugins\UNPACKS.DLL
    [373419 Bytes] Application Extension
  • C:\Program Files\AntiMalwareShield\Engines\plugins\UNPACK.DLL
    [331275 Bytes] Application Extension
  • C:\Program Files\AntiMalwareShield\Engines\plugins\UNMIME.DLL
    [44202 Bytes] Application Extension
  • C:\Program Files\AntiMalwareShield\Engines\plugins\unamscan.dll
    [47616 Bytes] Application Extension
  • C:\Program Files\AntiMalwareShield\Engines\plugins\UNADBX.DLL
    [286720 Bytes] Application Extension
  • C:\Program Files\AntiMalwareShield\Engines\plugins\UpDate\UA27602.DLL
    [153123 Bytes] Application Extension
  • C:\Program Files\AntiMalwareShield\Up\gup.exe
    [716800 Bytes] Application
  • C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Desktop\AntiMalwareShield.lnk
    [1512 Bytes] Shortcut
  • C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\AntiMalwareShield\Uninstall AntiMalwareShield.lnk
    [1565 Bytes] Shortcut
  • C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\AntiMalwareShield\Contact Customer Support.lnk
    [1575 Bytes] Shortcut
  • C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\AntiMalwareShield\AntiMalwareShield.lnk
    [1524 Bytes] Shortcut
  • C:\Documents and Settings\[USER]\Application Data\AntiMalwareShield\Logs\threats.log
    [0 Bytes] Text Document
  • C:\Program Files\AntiMalwareShield\Up\updater.dat
    [263 Bytes] DAT File
  • C:\Program Files\AntiMalwareShield\Up\up.dat
    [42 Bytes] DAT File
  • C:\Program Files\AntiMalwareShield\Graphics\mini.ico
    [28646 Bytes] Icon
  • C:\Program Files\AntiMalwareShield\Up\PGupdater.dat
    [364 Bytes] DAT File
  • C:\Program Files\AntiMalwareShield\Graphics\Online.url
    [75 Bytes] Internet Shortcut
  • C:\Program Files\AntiMalwareShield\Up\ASupdater.dat
    [364 Bytes] DAT File
  • C:\Program Files\AntiMalwareShield\Tools\sbiebho.dll
    [1102336 Bytes] Application Extension
  • C:\Program Files\AntiMalwareShield\Tools\pblock.dll
    [225792 Bytes] Application Extension
  • C:\Program Files\AntiMalwareShield\LA\License.rtf
    [10854 Bytes] Rich Text Format
  • C:\Program Files\AntiMalwareShield\LA\lapv.dat
    [3 Bytes] DAT File
  • C:\Program Files\AntiMalwareShield\Activate.exe
    [167424 Bytes] Application
  • C:\Program Files\AntiMalwareShield\Graphics\Support.url
    [75 Bytes] Internet Shortcut
  • C:\Program Files\AntiMalwareShield\Graphics\support.ico
    [25214 Bytes] Icon
  • C:\Program Files\AntiMalwareShield\Up\UBupdater.dat
    [364 Bytes] DAT File
  • C:\Program Files\AntiMalwareShield\pgs.exe
    [2056192 Bytes] Application
  • C:\Program Files\AntiMalwareShield\Dat\bnlink.dat
    [135 Bytes] DAT File
  • C:\Program Files\AntiMalwareShield\Dat\BkSites.dat
    [283541 Bytes] DAT File
  • C:\Program Files\AntiMalwareShield\Dat\Activate.dat
    [318 Bytes] DAT File
  • C:\Program Files\AntiMalwareShield\Config\pgs.xml
    [8820623 Bytes] XML Document
  • C:\Program Files\AntiMalwareShield\sr.log
    [149 Bytes] Text Document
  • C:\Program Files\AntiMalwareShield\sqlite3.dll
    [247232 Bytes] Application Extension
  • C:\Program Files\AntiMalwareShield\settings.ini
    [1689 Bytes] Configuration Settings
  • C:\Program Files\AntiMalwareShield\Dat\cd.dat
    [119 Bytes] DAT File
  • C:\Program Files\AntiMalwareShield\ptask.exe
    [40960 Bytes] Application
  • C:\Program Files\AntiMalwareShield\scnkrnl.dll
    [569344 Bytes] Application Extension
  • C:\Program Files\AntiMalwareShield\main.log
    [174 Bytes] Text Document
  • C:\Program Files\AntiMalwareShield\history.db
    [19456 Bytes] Data Base File
  • C:\Program Files\AntiMalwareShield\FWSettings.bin
    [18 Bytes] BIN File
  • C:\Program Files\AntiMalwareShield\dhlp.dll
    [196608 Bytes] Application Extension
  • C:\Program Files\AntiMalwareShield\al.dat
    [131 Bytes] DAT File
  • C:\Program Files\AntiMalwareShield\Engines\plugins\SCANWIN1.DLL
    [836351 Bytes] Application Extension
  • C:\Program Files\AntiMalwareShield\Graphics\uninstall.ico
    [1406 Bytes] Icon
  • C:\Program Files\AntiMalwareShield\ResErrors.log
    [1580 Bytes] Text Document

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