Cybersitter 10.0Threat Level:

Cybersitter 10.0 , also referenced as Adware.Win32.CyberSitter 10.0, has been reported as rogue antispyware and trojan. We found numerous research references for Cybersitter 10.0, and our conclusion is that Cybersitter 10.0 is a “Parental Control” app and best labelled as keylogger.
Cybersitter 10.0 is installed on your PC via an executable file download. We have not been able to identify any trojans that would download and/or install this Cybersitter 10.0 program in the background.
Cybersitter 10.0 has been the subject of many frustrated user complaints, including this C-net forum entry:

I downloaded this software into my son’s computer about 1 year ago.

It has basically destroyed his hard drive. I cannot delete it (even with my password which they have NOW changed apparently?). I have called this company twice…I have emailed. My last step was I filed a oomplaint to the BBB. I won’t say what my next step is.

I have tried everything to remove this from his computer. We are now in the process of buying a new harddrive because there is nothing else left.

If you go to cybersitter there are TONS of complaints regarding this software. Oddly enough, they do not respond from the company to you.

If anyone here (since CNET suggests this software) has any suggestions. All help would be appreciated.

One word of advice, if you do not have Cybersitter, DO NOT DOWNLOAD THIS onto your oomputer. To say its been a nightmare, is mile.

Yzgi

Apparently, Cybersitter 10.0 cannot be uninstalled through Control Panel, and once Cybersitter 10.0 is in your system, the only way to get rid of Cybersitter 10.0 is through its own command interface – unless you follow the free Cybersitter 10.0 removal instructions below.

Do You Have Cybersitter 10.0?

When you’re infected with badware — whether it’s Cybersitter 10.0, spyware, adware, a Trojan, or a virus — there are a few key symptoms. Have you noticed…

• Slow computer performance: It just takes one parasite like Cybersitter 10.0 to slow your computer dramatically. If your PC takes longer than usual to reboot, or if your Internet connection is unusually slow, you may be infected with Cybersitter 10.0.
• New desktop shortcuts or switched homepage: Badware like Cybersitter 10.0 may change your Internet settings to redirect your homepage to another site. Badware can even add desktop shortcuts to your PC.
• Annoying popups: Badware can bombard your computer with popup ads, even when you’re not online. Through these popups, you may be tricked into downloading more spyware.

How to Remove Cybersitter 10.0 Manually

Before we get started, you should backup your system and your registry, so it’ll be easy to restore your computer if anything goes wrong.

To remove Cybersitter 10.0 manually, you need to delete Cybersitter 10.0 files. Not sure how to delete Cybersitter 10.0 files? Click here, and I’ll show you. Otherwise, go ahead and…

Stop Cybersitter 10.0 Processes:

Delete Cybersitter 10.0 DLL files:

RemoveCybersitter 10.0 Register Keys:

Delete Cybersitter 10.0 Files:

Block Cybersitter 10.0 Websites:

Note: In any Cybersitter 10.0 files I mention above, “%UserProfile%” is a variable referring to your current user’s profile folder. If you’re using Windows NT/2000/XP, by default this is “C:\Documents and Settings\[CURRENT USER]” (e.g., “C:\Documents and Settings\JoeSmith”). If you have any questions about manual Cybersitter 10.0 removal, go ahead and leave a comment.

How Do You Remove Cybersitter 10.0 Files?

Need help figuring out how to delete Cybersitter 10.0 files? While there’s some risk involved, and you should only manually remove Cybersitter 10.0 files if you’re comfortable editing your system, you’ll find it’s fairly easy to delete Cybersitter 10.0 files in Windows.

How to delete Cybersitter 10.0 files in Windows XP and Vista:

1. Click your Windows Start menu, and then click “Search.”
2. A speech bubble will pop up asking you, “What do you want to search for?” Click “All files and folders.”
3. Type a Cybersitter 10.0 file in the search box, and select “Local Hard Drives.”
4. Click “Search.” Once the file is found, delete it.

How to stop Cybersitter 10.0 processes:

1. Click the Start menu, select Run.
2. Type taskmgr.exe into the the Run command box, and click “OK.” You can also launch the Task Manager by pressing keys CTRL + Shift + ESC.
3. Click Processes tab, and find Cybersitter 10.0 processes.
4. Once you’ve found the Cybersitter 10.0 processes, right-click them and select “End Process” to kill Cybersitter 10.0.

How to remove Cybersitter 10.0 registry keys:

Because your registry is such a key piece of your Windows system, you should always backup your registry before you edit it. Editing your registry can be intimidating if you’re not a computer expert, and when you change or a delete a critical registry key or value, there’s a chance you may need to reinstall your entire system. Make sure your backup your registry before editing it.

1. Select your Windows menu “Start,” and click “Run.” An “Open” field will appear. Type “regedit” and click “OK” to open up your Registry Editor.
2. Registry Editor will open as a window with two panes. The left side Registry Editor’s window lets you select various registry keys, and the right side displays the registry values of the registry key you select.
3. To find a registry key, such as any Cybersitter 10.0 registry keys, select “Edit,” then select “Find,” and in the search bar type any of Cybersitter 10.0’s registry keys.
4. As soon as Cybersitter 10.0 registry key appears, you can delete the Cybersitter 10.0 registry key by right-clicking it and selecting “Modify,” then clicking “Delete.”

How to delete Cybersitter 10.0 DLL files:

1. First locate Cybersitter 10.0 DLL files you want to delete. Open your Windows Start menu, then click “Run.” Type “cmd” in Run, and click “OK.”
2. To change your current directory, type “cd” in the command box, press your “Space” key, and enter the full directory where the Cybersitter 10.0 DLL file is located. If you’re not sure if the Cybersitter 10.0 DLL file is located in a particular directory, enter “dir” in the command box to display a directory’s contents. To go one directory back, enter “cd ..” in the command box and press “Enter.”
3. When you’ve located the Cybersitter 10.0 DLL file you want to remove, type “regsvr32 /u SampleDLLName.dll” (e.g., “regsvr32 /u jl27script.dll”) and press your “Enter” key.

That’s it. If you want to restore any Cybersitter 10.0 DLL file you removed, type “regsvr32 DLLJustDeleted.dll” (e.g., “regsvr32 jl27script.dll”) into your command box, and press your “Enter” key.

Did Cybersitter 10.0 change your homepage?

1. Click Windows Start menu > Control Panel > Internet Options.
2. Under Home Page, select the General > Use Default.
3. Type in the URL you want as your home page (e.g., “http://www.homepage.com”).
4. Select Apply > OK.
5. You’ll want to open a fresh web page and make sure that your new default home page pops up.

Cybersitter 10.0 Removal Tip

Is your computer acting funny after deleting any Cybersitter 10.0 files? I recommend using a program like File Recover from PC Tools. File Recover saves deleted files that otherwise can’t be recovered by Windows operating sytem.

Want to save time finding Cybersitter 10.0 files? Download Spyware Doctor, let it find the Cybersitter 10.0 files for you, and then manually delete Cybersitter 10.0 files.

How Did You Get Cybersitter 10.0?

Wondering how Cybersitter 10.0 ended up on your PC? If you’re infected with Cybersitter 10.0 or other badware, perhaps you were using…

• Freeware or shareware: Did you download and install shareware or freeware? These low-cost or free software applications may come bundled with spyware, adware, or programs like Cybersitter 10.0. Sometimes adware is attached to the free software to “pay” developers for the cost of creating the software, and more often spyware is secretly attached to free software to harm your computer and steal your personal and financial information.
• Peer-to-peer software: Do you use a peer-to-peer (P2P) program or other application with a shared network? When you use these applications, you put your system at risk for unknowingly downloading an infected file, including applications like Cybersitter 10.0.
• Questionable websites: Did you visit a website that’s of questionable nature? When you visit malicious sites that are fishy and phishy, badware may be automatically downloaded and installed onto your computer, sometimes including applications like Cybersitter 10.0. I recommend you use Firefox web browser, if you don’t already.

Understanding Cybersitter 10.0

If you’re infected with Cybersitter 10.0, you should know what you’re fighting. I’ll explain some definitions related to Cybersitter 10.0.

Cybersitter 10.0 May Be a Browser Helper Object

Browser helper objects (BHO) are often created by website authors to customize and control Internet Explorer and the way websites appear on IE. Browser helper objects usually load when Internet Explorer starts up, and BHO’s may share IE’s memory and perform various actions on any available windows and modules. It’s possible for browser helper objects to detect events, create additional windows to display information, and monitor your messages and actions.

Cybersitter 10.0 May Be a Key Logger

Keyloggers are software or spyware that record every keystroke you make typing on your PC. Some keyloggers are installed in order to capture your usernames and passwords, bank account numbers, credit card numbers, etc. Some keyloggers can take screen shots of your computer monitor and your activity, watch emails and your online chats, and more. Keyloggers are sometimes legitimately installed to monitor an employee’s or child’s computer activity. But even when keyloggers are installed without malicious reasons, keyloggers work secretly, without your knowledge.

Because of keyloggers stealth methods, keyloggers, even when installed without malicious reasons, may put your personal and financial information at risk. It may be a good idea to remove Cybersitter 10.0 and other keyloggers.

Keylogger Prevention

The best way to prevent being spied on through a keylogger like Cybersitter 10.0 is to use your common sense and some of the keylogger prevention methods below.

• Use Anti-Spyware Software: Most anti-spyware software is able to detect and remove keyloggers, whether the keylogger is commercial or not. It’s always a good idea to use anti-spyware software to regularly monitor your system for keyloggers and other spyware.
• Use a Firewall: Using a firewall can protect you and your computer from keyloggers that are spread maliciously through worms, viruses, and Trojans.
• Monitor the Programs Your Computer Runs: Whether or not motivated by keylogger prevention, you should always watch which programs are installed on your PC and which are running regularly. If your computer is located in an area easily accessed by other people, watch for devices connected to your USB ports. Keyloggers may easily be installed this way.
• Use a Network Monitor: A network monitor will alert you whenever an application on your PC attempts to make a connection to the Internet. This can help you prevent the keylogger from contacting the anonymous attacker and sending him or her your personal information.
• Automatic Form Fillers: Automatic form fillers, including those intergrated into your browser, can help prevent the damages of keylogging as the programs let you access sensitive accounts without typing your user information. In order for this to work, you’ll need to create passwords in a way that is invisible to keystroke logging and screenshots.
• Web-Based or On-Screen Keyboards: On screen keyboards, mostly used for financial websites, can help protect you from keyloggers stealing your username and passwords. In these web-based keyboards, you typically use your mouse clicks to “type” a password on an on-screen keyboard. It is still possible for a keylogger with a fast screenshot feature to capture this information.

Using the above methods can help protect you from keyloggers, but keyloggers can be almost impossible to detect. You may want to scan your PC for keyloggers regularly, especially if you share your computer with anyone, or if it’s in a semi-public area.