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Application.Spy_Software_X

  • Threat Level: High
  • Description: Spy Software X is a monitoring software from BC Computing, which is also responsible for other spy software like Win-Spy Stealth Monitor. It captures all keystrokes, websites visited, files and folders used, applications used etc. It runs without being detected and takes snapshots of the screen. It can be used to monitor locally as well as remotely.It also allows the person who installed to create specific installers for the computers on which he wants to spy. It has the ability to send the log files to the email address specified.It is better to remove this if not installed for purpose.
  • Type: TT_Keylogger
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  • Removal: This infection can be removed using Spyware Doctor.

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