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WinBlueSoft Warning! Wallpaper

May 28th, 2009
Winbluesoft Warning Wallpaper fake notification
“Warning!” Wallpaper is a fake notification created by rogue anti-spyware application called WinBlueSoft. It claims that your computer is infected with spyware and that your data is available fr forensics. Of course, this WinBlueSoft warning should be ignored and the rogue itself must be removed from your computer immediately.  “Warning!” Wallpaper reads: “Warning! Your’re in danger! [...] Read more on How to remove WinBlueSoft Warning! Wallpaper ?

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VSCodec PRO

May 28th, 2009
VSCodec PRO is a fake codec – there have quite a few of these around lately. This parasite might make it’s way to your system by exploiting browser loop holes, although there are likely other methods as well. VSCodec PRO claims that your video and audio quality will dramatically increase if you purchase the codec [...] Read more on VSCodec PRO removal guide

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QuickDownloadPack

May 27th, 2009
QuickDownloadPack is a downloader trojan – a threat which downloads malware to the system. This parasite may be responsible for a wide range of infections, particularly rogue anti-spyware programs. Signs of infection are many and they vary a lot, depending on what particular malware has been downloaded on the system. The symptoms may include, but [...] Read more on QuickDownloadPack removal guide

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Fast Antivirus 2009 System Alert

May 26th, 2009
If you ever come across this “system alert”: System alert Suspicious software, which may be malicious, has been detected on your PC. Click here to remove this threat immediately with Fast Antivirus 2009. This so called “system alert” is a fake. As a matter of fact, it’s more than a fake – it is actually one of the [...] Read more on How to remove Fast Antivirus 2009 System Alert?

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Presto TuneUp System Alert

May 26th, 2009
If you see the following “system alert”: System alert Needless programs and files have been detected on your PC. Click here to remove them immediately with Presto TuneUp. Do not assume that it is a legitimate system alert. In reality this alert is displayed by the rogue  Presto TuneUp – a malicious programs which uses this and other means [...] Read more on Stop Presto TuneUp System Alert from harming your PC

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Advanced Virus Remover System Warning

May 25th, 2009
If you encounter the following tray popup: System warning! Intercepting programs that may compromise your privacy and harm your system have been detected on your PC. It’s highly recommended you scan your PC right now. Do not assume it’s a genuine alert: it is merely a means to scare you, used by the fake anti-virus program Advanced Virus [...] Read more on How to remove Advanced Virus Remover System Warning?

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Advanced Virus Remover Vulnerabilities popup

May 25th, 2009
The following is a popup displayed by the fake anti-virus program Advaced Virus Remover: Advanced Virus Remover Critical vulnerables found! Proactive system found several active vulnerabilities on your computer Please read the following instructions before you continue. Your system is at risk of being damaged be existing viruses- This can lead to PC freezes, crashes, erratic behavior and data loss. [...] Read more on Advanced Virus Remover Vulnerabilities popup removal instructions

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System Alert by Fast Antivirus 2009

May 22nd, 2009
System alert Fast Antivirus 2009 fake pop-up
“System alert” is a fake pop-up generated by Fast Antivirus 2009. This alert claims that your computer is infected with malicious software and that you should purchase Fast Antivirus 2009 to remove this threat from your computer immediately. “System alert” pop-up reads: “System alert: Suspicious software, which may be malicious, has been detected on your PC. [...] Read more on System Alert by Fast Antivirus 2009 removal guide

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Presto TuneUp

May 22nd, 2009
Presto Tuneup rogue registry cleaner
Presto TuneUp is a rogue system optimization tool and Windows registry cleaner. The rogue is obviously a clone of My Supervisor, that’s why we can assume that Presto TuneUp is made by creators of such rogue applications as Malware Catcher, Extra Antivirus, Virus Sweeper and others. This parasite is promoted through the use of Trojans, [...] Read more on Presto TuneUp removal instructions

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Fast Antivirus 2009

May 22nd, 2009
Fast Antivirus rogue anti-spyware
Fast Antivirus 2009 is a rogue anti-spyware application created by the same group of people who have released Malware Catcher, Virus Shield 2009 and Extra Antivirus. Like the majority of rogue applications, Fast Antivirus 2009 also advertised through the use of Trojans and fake advertisements. Usually, these Trojans display fake secuirty warnings and state that [...] Read more on Stop Fast Antivirus 2009 from harming your PC

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Crusader Antivirus

May 21st, 2009
Crusader Antivirus rogue anti-spyware
Crusader Antivirus is a rogue anti-spyware program. It is classified as a rogue because it is promoted through the use of Trojans, fake online anti-malware scanners and bogus  advertisements. When your computer is  infected with a certain Trojan virus,  you will see various security alerts  stating that your computer is infected [...] Read more on Crusader Antivirus removal guide

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Adio Registry Optimizer

May 21st, 2009
Adio Registry Optimizer rogue registry cleaner
Adio Registry Optimizer is a bogus Windows registry cleaner that displays exaggerated scan results to make you think that your computer has various registry problems or similar issues. The rogue is advertised through the use of Trojans and malicious websites. Once Adio Registry Optimizer is active,  it will be [...] Read more on Adio Registry Optimizer removal instructions

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Spyware Protect 2009 Spyware Alert

May 20th, 2009
The following popup: Spyware alert! Vulnerabilities found Your computer is infected by spyware – 34 serious threats have been found while scanning your files and registry. It is strongly recommended that you disinfect your computer and activate Realtime secure protection against future intrusions. Why do you need Spyware Protection? Upgrade to full version of Spyware Protect 2009 security kit to [...] Read more on How to remove Spyware Protect 2009 Spyware Alert?

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Spyware Protect 2009 Alert

May 19th, 2009
If you see the following popup: Your computer is being attacked by an Internet Virus. It could be a password-stealing attack, a Trojan – dropper or similar. Threat: BankerFox.A Do you want to block this attack? Do not assume it to be real: this a fake advertisement displayed by the rogue anti-spyware program Spyware Protect 2009. This [...] Read more on Spyware Protect 2009 Alert removal guide

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Firewall Warning by WinPC Antivirus

May 18th, 2009
The Firewall Warning is one of many advertising instruments of WinPC Antivirus. This popup is a fake, just as the program behind it. There is no other meaning to this warning, other than to advertise WinPC Antivirus. The popup reads: FIREWALL WARNING Hidden file transfer to remote host was detected WinPC Anrivirus has detected that somebody is trying to [...] Read more on Stop Firewall Warning by WinPC Antivirus from harming your PC

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