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Archive for May, 2009

Spyware Destroyer

May 18th, 2009
Spyware Destroyer fake anti-spyware
Spyware Destroyer is yet another rogue anti-spyware program with nothing new to offer. This parasite typically enters the system by using the Zlob trojan, which is frequently found in porn/warez websites disguised as a video codec. Spyware Destroyer relies on illicit advertising to sell. Once inside and active, Spyware Destroyer will flood the user with [...] Read more on Stop Spyware Destroyer from harming your PC

Rogue Anti-Spyware

Secure Antivirus Pro

May 18th, 2009
Secure Antivirus Pro rogue anti-spyware
Secure Antivirus Pro is a generic rogue anti-spyware program – a fake spyware remover, which uses the Zlob trojan to enter the system. This parasite uses illicit advertising to trick users into purchasing it’s “licensed version”, which is no more functional than the trial. Upon entering the system, Secure Antivirus Pro will flood the user [...] Read more on Secure Antivirus Pro removal instructions

Rogue Anti-Spyware

QuickDownloadPack

May 13th, 2009
QuickDownloadPack is a trojan downloader, designed to automatically download and install malicious applications. This parasite functions nefariously and is therefore invisible without the use of security software. In most cases QuickDownloadPack downloads rogue anti-spyware programs, namely Spyware Remover 2009. Due to the fact that various different malwares might be installed by QuickDownloadPack, it may be [...] Read more on Stop QuickDownloadPack from harming your PC

Trojan

FenomenGame

May 13th, 2009
FenomenGame is an adware infection, which displays unwanted popups. This is nothing out of the ordinary, but FenomenGame also promotes various rogue anti-spyware programs by employing the use of popups. FenomenGame may also monitor the user’s online activity and personalize the advertisements, thus making them more effective. This adware can steal the user’s personal information. [...] Read more on FenomenGame removal instructions

Adware

VAC Codec

May 12th, 2009
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VAC Codec is a fake multimedia player, which gets installed by browsing certain malicious websites. This player suggests that the user needs a codec to view some videos, most notably a video of Rihanna nude. While every heterosexual male in his right mind wants to see Rihanna as god intended, these videos are fake and [...] Read more on VAC Codec removal guide

rogue application

RegTool

May 12th, 2009
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RegTool is a registry cleaner and privacy application. However I can not recommend it because I do not agree with most, if not all things they find and label as risks, problems or needed for optimization. I have tested Regtool and I am really disappointed by its results.  It found more than 22000 “privacy risks”, [...] Read more on RegTool

Articles

Antivirus System 2009

May 8th, 2009
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Antivirus System 2009 is the same parasite as Antivir System PRO (Antivirus System PRO), with only a name difference in between them. This program is a fake spyware remover, which relies on trojans, such as the infamous Zlob or, in some cases, Vundo, to enter the system. Antivirus System 2009 will feed you misleading information [...] Read more on Antivirus System 2009 removal guide

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Coreguard SafeExplorer and Coreguard SafeBrowser

May 8th, 2009
Coreguard SafeExplorer and Coreguard SafeBrowser are supposedly utilities of the fake security suite CoreGuard Antivirus 2009. This parasite uses these “utilities” to create some credibility for the otherwise laughable rogue anti-viruse program. In reality, Coreguard SafeExplorer and Coreguard SafeBrowser are nothing more than popups displayed by the rogue to create the illusion that this anti-virus [...] Read more on Stop Coreguard SafeExplorer and Coreguard SafeBrowser from harming your PC

Adware

SearchAWeb.com

May 8th, 2009
SearchAWeb.com is a browser hijacker, which redirects your online searches to http://www.SearchAWeb.com and also to various shopping websites, including CowSurvey.com, Bridge1.AdMarketPlace.net, DealHero.com as well as some others. Some anti-virus programs may detect a rootkit or a backdoor trojan when browsing these websites. You can bypass this problem by blocking the folowing websites using your HOSTS [...] Read more on SearchAWeb.com removal instructions

Browser Hijacker

WinActive AntiVirus

May 7th, 2009
WinActive AntiVirus is classified as a bogus security software because it displays fake system scan results and uses misleading tactics  in order to sale this totaly worthless application. The rogue is advertised through the use of Trojans and malware that displays fake security notifications and pop-up windows on your computer. Usually, these pop-ups state that [...] Read more on WinActive AntiVirus removal instructions

Rogue Anti-Spyware

Antivir System PRO

May 7th, 2009
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Antivir System PRO is a fake anti-virus program, designed by scammers to capitalize on inexpierienced users. This parasite uses the Zlob trojan to enter the system, this is done by disguising the trojan as a video activeX codec. Antivir System PRO relies on misleading advertising to trick users into purchasing it’s “licensed version”, which is [...] Read more on Antivir System PRO removal guide

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Error Repair Tool

May 7th, 2009
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Error Repair Tool is yet another fake registry cleaner. This category of programs has become so notorious for being fake, that it’s no longer clear how people fall for it. Error Repair Tool uses trojans, such as Zlob or Vundo, to enter the system and it relies on misleading advertising to trick the user into [...] Read more on Stop Error Repair Tool from harming your PC

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RegFix Pro

May 7th, 2009
RegFix Pro bogus registry repair tool
RegFix Pro is a registry repair tool, and just as pretty much every other such program, RegFix Pro is fake. This parasite typically enters the system by using either  Zlob or Vundo, both of which are backdoor trojans. RegFix Pro uses misleading advertising to trick the user into purchasing it’s “licensed version”, which is no [...] Read more on RegFix Pro removal guide

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XP Antivirus 2009

May 5th, 2009
XP Antivirus 2009 rogue anti-spyware
XP Antivirus 2009 is a rogue anti-spyware application, fake spyware remover. It is advertised as a legitimate antivirus software on various malicious websites or through the use of Trojans, but actually it is just another fraud. Once installed, the rogue claims that user’s computer is seriously infected in order to trick him into paying for [...] Read more on How to remove XP Antivirus 2009?

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SpyProtector

May 5th, 2009
SpyProtector rogue anti-spyware
SpyProtector was first introduced in October of 2008, but it has recently reemerged with a few cosmetic changes as well as some new files. SpyProtector is a typical corrupt security tool. It is promoted as a spyware remover but uses malicious tactics to spread. Spy Protector is installed by Vundo and other trojans. These trojans [...] Read more on How to remove SpyProtector?

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