Current Threat: MSSearchNet Threat Level: HIGH "MSSearchNet" is a trojan like hijacking and malware program. MSSearchNet hijacks the users browser, implements fake anti spyware messages and even comes with a program that claims to detect and remove spyware (once you buy it). MSSearchNet pops up messages continuously alerting users they are infected with spyware and will not stop until the user reaches their website. MSSearchNet is a very difficult process to terminate and has several variations. SpyBuster detects and removes the majority of these versions. If SpyBuster detects this item and does not fully remove it on the first try, we encourage users to reboot their computer into "Safe Mode" then re-run the SpyBuster scan which will then disable MSSearchNet. View our Online Database description pages for more information.

Recent Updates  2-4-2007 - SpyBuster releases multiple database updates courtesy of our SpyWatch participants. 10-10-2006 - SpyBuster releases cumulative database update for previous verisons. 6-11-2006 - SpyBuster releases an MD5 database update. 5-9-2006 - SpyBuster releases a small database update. 4-30-2006 - SpyBuster adds several new definitions including MSSearchnet, a new threat plaguing thousands of computers by taking control of the users web browser and creating a fake popup notification claiming that the computer is infected with spyware. 3-30-2006 - SpyBuster announced a planned database upgrade to be released in April of 2006. Inside this database update will be heavy additions to our "known spyware" database as well as many updates to our "in the wild" database thanks to user contributions through our SpyWatch program. More details soon. 3-22-2006 - SpyBuster announces a server upgrade! SpyBuster Software is moving all of our systems to a new location to provide better central access for our customers. While we expect the change over to take only several hours on our end, users may experience some downtime with our website starting Saturday, March 25th 2006 at 11PM Est. We plan to have all of our servers up and running by Sunday, March 26th.

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How do I know if I have spyware?

• If your web browser's home page has changed to a website that you didn't set it to, or your computer is running much slower than normal while performing routine tasks you may be infected with spy or adware
• If you download music, there is a big chance that your computer has been infected with spyware known as "adware." Adware comes bundled. with many types of freeware products, and collect vast amounts of information about you.
• Think someone knows your personal information? Identity theft is a common problem, often caused by spyware and adware programs that are overlooked on your computer. Remove spyware with SpyBuster anti spy software. Spyware removal is simple and easy with our spyware and adware removal tool.
• Do you suspect someone spying on your computer activity? Let SpyBuster search your computer for hundreds of commercial spy software programs and thousands of adware programs. Commercial spyware can track every single action you do on the computer. Some spyware is designed to transmit all recorded information over the Internet to the person who installed it on your machine. Not only is this stealth method undetected by any user, it also puts your data at risk on the Internet for anyone to see. Find out if you have spyware installed today! Adware causes popups, system errors, becomes a general hassle and can also lead to spyware installation.

How Can I Remove Spyware?

• Download SpyBuster anti spy software and scan your computer for thousands of spyware and adware components.
• Detect and remove spyware and adware with our powerful anti spy software.
• Sit back and let SpyBuster 3.0's real time monitoring agent take care of those secret applications loading without your knowledge.
• SpyBuster helps prevent identity theft - a common occurrence with spyware. Use our automatic scan feature to scan while you're asleep, or at your command!