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Archive for May, 2007

AntiVermeans

May 30th, 2007
AntiVermeans, the clone of AntiVermins, is rogue anti-spyware that is installed in a user’s computer by a Trojan called Zlob without the consent of the user. It starts generating warning notifications of alleged security risks, similar to the Windows balloon messages, in order to sell the full version of AntiVermeans, which should remove the supposed infections.   Read more on AntiVermeans removal instructions

Rogue Anti-Spyware

Popcorn

May 30th, 2007
Popcorn / Popcorn.net/ MovieLand /MoviePass is a dangerous kind of trojan distributed as an "Entertainment Browser". Due to an agreement, you have to pay money for this malware as long as you haven't removed it from your PC after the trial period (3 days). After that, your PC is in total control of this malware. [...] Read more on Stop Popcorn from harming your PC

Trojan

TagASaurus

May 28th, 2007
TagASaurus is an adware parasite that creates a search engine window on the desktop and displays large quantities of commercial advertisements. This application is installed to your computer through the security holes of your browser and bundled with additional adware or spyware. Read more on TagASaurus removal instructions

Adware

System Doctor

May 26th, 2007
System Doctor is a spyware-recognition application which can exaggerate dangers to a victim's system, and the user is asked to buy software for the removal. Installed by a Trojan or through browser security holes, the program starts to generate a lot of advertising messages and notifications of imaginary security risks.   Read more on System Doctor removal guide

Rogue Anti-Spyware

AlfaCleaner

May 25th, 2007
AlfaCleaner is a rogue anti-spyware threat and a clone of SpywareLocked and SpyLocked. the parasite propagates with the help of the Zlob trojan, as it creates a backdoor in a user's computer through which AlfaCleaner may be installed. After infection, AlfaCleaner will hijack your desktop and start generating messages, which state that your system has [...] Read more on Stop AlfaCleaner from harming your PC

Rogue Anti-Spyware

SpySoldier

May 24th, 2007
SpySoldier is one of the clones of the notorious rogue anti-spyware parasites SpyLocked and VirusBurst. After creeping into yur system by trojan backdoors, SpySoldier proceeds to wreak havoc on your computer. Sometime later, you start receiving fake messages stating that your system is infected, and you need full SpySoldier version in order to cure it. [...] Read more on Stop SpySoldier from harming your PC

Rogue Anti-Spyware

SpywareKnight

May 23rd, 2007
SpywareKnight is a known rogue anti-spyware threat that infects victims' systems with the help of Trojan parasites. Once installed, SpywareKnight will start displaying numerous pop-ups and fake system security warnings in order to scare victims into purchasing its full version. Those warnings are false and greatly exaggerated, and they are a sign showing that your [...] Read more on SpywareKnight removal guide

Adware

SpyMarshal

May 23rd, 2007
SpyMarshal is a rogue anti-spyware parasite that infects a user's system with the help of a Trojan (mostly Zlob) or via Internet Explorer security vulnerabilities. After successful infection, SpyMarshal proceeds to harass the user with imaginary security warning messages in order to scare the victim into buying rogue software. SpyMarshal is a clone of such [...] Read more on Stop SpyMarshal from harming your PC

Rogue Anti-Spyware

SpyCrush

May 23rd, 2007
SpyCrush, also known as SpyCrusher, is another variation of rogue anti-spyware, such as SpyLocked and VirusBurst. After infection by this parasite, you will receive fake security warnings, which state that your system is damaged by spyware and you need to buy SpyCrush or SpyCrusher in order to heal the infected system. These warnings will be [...] Read more on SpyCrush removal instructions

Rogue Anti-Spyware

VirusRescue

May 22nd, 2007
VirusRescue is a rogue anti-spyware application that scans for and removes spyware from a user‘s computer. The application is distributed by the Zlob Trojan, which hides behind a media codec. One of the possibilities to get Spyware on the system lies in the trick to install a codec. If a film on a web page is shown, the user [...] Read more on VirusRescue removal guide

Rogue Anti-Spyware

VirusBurster

May 21st, 2007
VirusBurster is fake anti-spyware software. Without the conscious consent of the user, VirusBurster is usually installed through a virus or Trojan. Like other corrupt spyware removers, it acts similarly and shows alert messages with content that the computer is infected with spyware. In order to clean the computer, the user must purchase the program. VirusBurster [...] Read more on VirusBurster removal guide

Rogue Anti-Spyware

WinHound

May 21st, 2007
WinHound is one of the first versions of SpyLocked and SpywareLocked rogue anti-spyware programs. This parasite infects your system after Zlob, a malicious trojan, creates a backdoor to your computer, allowing an intruder to install WinHound onto your system. After some time, WinHound starts harassing the infection victim by showing numerous fake security messages and [...] Read more on How to remove WinHound?

Rogue Anti-Spyware

Seekmo

May 20th, 2007
Seekmo is an adware browser helper object that is presented as a useful internet search assistant. In truth, this adware program redirects the user to commercial sites created by 180Solutions. Moreover, Seekmo monitors user activity on the internet and transfers that data to third parties. Read more on Seekmo removal guide

Adware, Browser Helper Object

SpyAxe

May 19th, 2007
SpyAxe is one of the notorious rogue antri-spyware threats that crawl into your system after a Trojan infection. As soon as SpyAxe gets into your system, it starts generating large amounts of pop-ups and greatly exaggerated security warning messages, stating that your system has been infected with spyware. Then the parasite offers you to buy [...] Read more on SpyAxe removal guide

Rogue Anti-Spyware

Mirar

May 18th, 2007
Mirar or Getmirar is a browser helper object for Internet explorer (a toolbar) that installs on the browser using shady techniques. It serves advertisements and opens websites “related” to the ones the user is viewing and thus disturbs the browsing experience. Although Mirar is more annoying than dangerous in itself, having this scumware in your [...] Read more on Stop Mirar from harming your PC

Browser Helper Object