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Archive for February, 2009

Threat Nuker

February 26th, 2009
Threat Nuker rogue anti-spyware
Threat Nuker is a brave name for any anti-spyware program, let alone a fake one, which is precisely what this nasty application is. Threat Nuker usually makes it’s way to the system by using trojans, such as Zlob or Vundo. It relies on disinformation to trick the user into purchasing it’s “licensed version”. Once inside and [...] Read more on Threat Nuker removal guide

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Latest Updates Available ANG Antivirus popup

February 25th, 2009
Ang Antivirus popup
Latest Updates Available Popup is a sure sign that you are infected with ANG antivirus – a rogue anti-spyware program that scares users into buying its “full” nonfunctional version. The users are flooded with popups like this:  WARNING ANG AntiVirus Alert! Latest updates available. Automatic updates ensure total protection against all known viruses, worms, and Trojans, These [...] Read more on Stop Latest Updates Available ANG Antivirus popup from harming your PC

Adware

Netspywarescan.com

February 25th, 2009
netspywarescan.com screenshot
Netspywarescan.com is a browser hijacker/webpage promoting AntiSpyware pro 2009. This website differs looks like just another scamware sales site, though with bigger help section that the most. Together with antispywarepro.net, it is the main selling point of above mentioned rogue. The domain got registered 2008-12-19, and got nice amount of unsuspecting victims during this time by [...] Read more on Netspywarescan.com removal instructions

Browser Hijacker

Advanced Spyware Detector

February 25th, 2009
Advanced Spyware Detector is neither advanced, nor a spyware detector. It is a rogue anti-spyware program – a fake spyware remover, which uses trojans, such as the infamous Zlob and Vundo, to enter the system. This parasite relies on disinfomation to trick the user into purchasing it’s “licensed version”. Once inside and active, Advanced Spyware Detector [...] Read more on How to remove Advanced Spyware Detector?

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Spyware Protection Plus

February 25th, 2009
Spyware Protection Plus is a new rogue anti-spyware program – a fake spyware remover, which uses the infamous trojan Zlob, to enter the system. This is usually done by disguising the trojan as a video codec, which can be found in porn/warez websites. Spyware Protection Plus tries to trick the user into purchasing it’s “full [...] Read more on Stop Spyware Protection Plus from harming your PC

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Internal Conflict alert

February 24th, 2009
Internal Conflict alert  is a sign of ANG antivirus 09. It reads like this :  “Internal conflict alert! ANG AntiVirus has detected internal software conflict. Some application endeavors to access your system kernel. It may cause irreversible damage to your computer. Yes, activate ANG AntiVirus 09 No, continue unsecured” There is another version of that alert: “Internal conflict alert! ANG Antivirus has [...] Read more on How to remove Internal Conflict alert ?

Adware

Ext Security Center

February 24th, 2009
Ext Security Center is a new rogue computer security program – a fake all-in-one security application, which uses intimidation and disinformation to sell it’s “full version” to the infected user. This parasite uses trojans, such as Zlob and Vundo, to enter the system. This is done by disguising the trojans to appear as video codecs, [...] Read more on Ext Security Center removal instructions

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WinCleaner 2009

February 24th, 2009
WinCleaner 2009 rogue anti-spyware
WinCleaner 2009 is yet another rogue anti-spyware program – a fake spyware remover, which relies heavily on disinformation to trick users into purchasing it’s “full version”. This parasite usually makes it’s way to the system by using the infamous trojan Zlob, which can be found in porn/warez websites disguised as a Video ActiveX codec. Once inside [...] Read more on WinCleaner 2009 removal guide

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OS Protection

February 23rd, 2009
OS Protection rogue anti-spyware
OS Protection seems like a fairly generic name for an anti-viral/anti-spyware program, so generic, in fact, that it’s bound to arouse suspicion – and with good reason. OS Protection is no more than a rogue anti-spyware program, which we’ve all seen too many of these past few years. This parasite usually enters the system by [...] Read more on How to remove OS Protection?

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Malware Removal BOT

February 23rd, 2009
Malware Removal BOT rogue anti-spyware
Malware Removal BOT is a new rogue anti-spyware program, no different than any other fake spyware remover. This parasite typically enters the system by using trojans, such as Zlob or Vundo, but can also be manually downloaded and installed. Malware Removal BOT uses disinformation to trick the user into purchasing it’s full version. Once inside and [...] Read more on Stop Malware Removal BOT from harming your PC

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Privacy Guard Pro

February 19th, 2009
Privacy Guard Pro (a.k.a Privacy Guard Pro 2.0) is a new rogue spyware remover and privacy protector. This parasite is essentially a fake anti-spyware program, which uses disinformation to trick the user into purchasing it’s full version. Privacy Guard Pro typically makes it’s way to the system by using the trojan Zlob, which comes disguised [...] Read more on Privacy Guard Pro removal instructions

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Malware Doc

February 19th, 2009
Malware Doc (a.k.a MalwareDoc) is a new rogue anti-spyware program – one of those nasty tools that spams the user with disinformation in order to trick him into purchasing it’s “licensed version”. Malware Doc usually makes it’s way to the system by using the infamous trojan Zlob, which disguises itself as a Video ActiveX codec. Once [...] Read more on Malware Doc removal guide

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Total Virus Protection

February 18th, 2009
Total Virus Protection (a.k.a TotalVirusProtection) is a new rogue anti-spyware program, a fake spyware remover, which will try to trick the user into purchasing it’s "licensed version" by intimidating him with fake threats. This parasite typically makes it’s way to the system by using trojans, such as Zlob or Vundo, but can also be manually [...] Read more on How to remove Total Virus Protection?

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XP Virus Protection

February 18th, 2009
XP Virus Protection is a new rogue anti spyware program – a fake spyware remover, which uses trojans, such as Zlob or Vundo, to enter the system. These trojans typically come disguised as Video ActiveX codecs in various websites of dubious nature, such as porn or warez sites. XP Virus Protection uses scare tactics to [...] Read more on Stop XP Virus Protection from harming your PC

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Anti-Virus-1

February 18th, 2009
Anti-Virus-1 is a new rogue anti-spyware program – a fake spyware remover, which uses trojans, such as Zlob or Vundo, to enter the system. These trojans are typically disguised as Video ActiveX codecs and exploit browser security holes to enter the system. Anti-Virus-1, much like any other rogue, uses disinformation to trick the user into [...] Read more on Anti-Virus-1 removal instructions

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