Malware Cleaner is a rogue anti-spyware program that pretends to be a legitimate security software. The rogue is advertised on various malicious and dangerous websites, through the use of trojan viruses. Malware Cleaner is usually installed without user’s knowledge and permission, that’s why it is categorized as unwanted software. The main goal of this parasite [...] Read more on Malware Cleaner removal instructions

Rogue Anti-Spyware

The “Spyware object detected!” Popup is a popup displayed by the rogue anti-spyware program WiniBlueSoft. This misleading advertising is meant to trick the user into purchasing WiniBlueSoft’s “full version”, which is no more real than the so called trial. The popup reads: “Spyware object detected! You are recommended to scan the whole system and remove [...] Read more on “Spyware object detected!” Popup removal guide

Adware

The “Warning!Trojan Found” Popup is a misleading popup displayed by the rogue anti-spyware program Extra Antivirus. The goal of this false advertising is to trick the user into thinking he is infected, thereby selling the “full version” of Extra Antivirus. The popup reads: “Your computer is infected. Warning!Trojan Found! Threat detected: Trojan. File name: svhost.sys. [...] Read more on “Warning!Trojan Found” Popup removal instructions

Adware

Extra Antivirus is a rogue anti-virus program (not to be confused with Extra Antivir – another unrelated fake anti-virus program). This parasite appears to be a clone of Virus Sweeper. Extra Antivirus enters the system by using the trojan Zlob, which is frequently found in porn/warez websites, disguised as a video codec. Once inside and [...] Read more on How to remove Extra Antivirus?

Rogue Anti-Spyware

The “System Alert” popup may appear to be a legitimate Microsoft Windows warning (since it looks like one, and appears above the system tray), but it’s actually a method used by the fake anti-spyware program Extra Antivirus, to trick users into thinking they are infected and therefore in need of the program’s “full version”. The [...] Read more on "System Alert" Popup removal instructions

Adware

Malware Bell is a rogue anti-spyware application from the same group of people who have created Files Secure and IEDefender. Malware Bell is usually advertised through the use of Trojans. Those Trojans hijacks search engine queries and Internet Explorer pop-up window showing different Google search queries. Usually, Malware Bell 3.2 displays various bogus alerts about [...] Read more on Malware Bell removal instructions

Rogue Anti-Spyware

AV AntiSpyware is yet another rogue anti-spyware program, and an obvious one at that (calling your anti-virus/anti-spyware program “Antivirus Antispyware” is a little misguided). This parasite uses the Zlob trojan, which is usually camouflaged as a video codec online, to enter the system. The point of this rogue scam, like any other’s, is to trick [...] Read more on AV AntiSpyware removal instructions

Rogue Anti-Spyware

WiniBlueSoft may seem like a legitimate anti-spyware program, what with the relatively normal name and all, but is actually the complete opposite – yes, WiniBlueSoft is yet another rogue anti-spyware. This parasite relies primarilly on the Zlob trojan to infiltrate systems, which usually disguises itself as a video ActiveX codec. WiniBlueSoft uses misleading information to [...] Read more on How to remove WiniBlueSoft?

Rogue Anti-Spyware

Fix Tool is a new registry cleaner, and like pretty much any registry cleaner out there, it is also a complete scam. Fix Tool is actually a fake registry cleaner, which depends on misleading advertising to make sales. This parasite usually enters the system by using the infamous Zlob trojan, which hides behind the inconspicuous [...] Read more on Fix Tool removal instructions

Rogue Anti-Spyware

ErrorRepairTOOL is a fake registry cleaner, which employs malicious tactics to make sales of it’s just-as-fake “full version”. This parasite typically enters the system by using the Zlob trojan, which can be found in various websites (usually porn/warez) disguised as a video codec. Upon infiltrating the sytem, ErrorRepairTOOL will flood the user with misleading information, [...] Read more on How to remove ErrorRepairTOOL?

Rogue Anti-Spyware

The “Recommendations” Popup is an object of misleading advertising displayed by the rogue anti-spyware program WiniBlueSoft. This and other similar alerts are meant to trick the user into thinking he is infected, thereby hoping that he will purchase the full version of WiniBlueSoft. The popup reads: “Recommendations… Windows Security Center. Your computer is infected by [...] Read more on “Recommendations” Popup removal instructions

Adware, Key logger

The “Tip of the Day” Popup is a misleading advertisement displayed by the rogue anti-spyware program Extra Antivirus. This is done in order to trick the user into purchasing Extra Antivirus’ “full version”. The popup reads: “Tip of the Day. This is very important advise. Please do not hesitate to use it. Use passwords and [...] Read more on Stop “Tip of the Day” Popup from harming your PC

Adware

Winlock.19 is a trojan, which locks the Windows operating system and displays a message upon reboot, which claims that the system can be unlocked should the user send an SMS to a given number. This information is completely false and shouldn’t be trusted under any circumstances. The Winlock.19 is programmed to remove itself 2 hours after [...] Read more on Stop Winlock.19 from harming your PC

Trojan

Luxe Codec XP is a rogue audio/video codec – a fake codec, which uses misleading advertising to trick the user into purchasing it. This parasite typically enters the system by using trojans, such as Zlob or Vundo. Upon entering the system, Luxe Codec XP will proceed to flood the user with fake system notifications, claiming he [...] Read more on Luxe Codec XP removal guide

rogue application

AntiVirus’09 is a rogue anti-virus program – a fake virus remover, which masquerades as a real one. This parasite usually enters the system by using the trojan Zlob, which lurks in malicious websites disguised as a video codec. AntiVirus’09 uses scare tactics to trick the user into purchasing it’s “full version”. Once inside and active, AntiVirus’09 will [...] Read more on AntiVirus’09 removal instructions

Rogue Anti-Spyware