Malware Doctor is classified as a rogue anti-spyware application, because it uses false scan results and other misleading methods to convince you that your computer is seriously infected. This parasite is a copy of another rogue spyware remover called AntiSpy Knight. The creators of MalwareDoc didn’t even bother and left some files and elements unchanged. [...] Read more on Malware Doctor removal guide

Rogue Anti-Spyware

Barracuda Antivirus is a rogue anti-spyware application that displays fake security alerts and bogus scan results. It is advertised through the use of Trojans, fake online advertisements and anti-malware scanners. Usually, Trojans display fake security alerts  stating that your computer is compromised or seriously  infected and then suggest you to download and install Barracuda Antivirus. [...] Read more on Stop Barracuda Antivirus from harming your PC

Rogue Anti-Spyware

Messenger Infium 2009 Final is a rogue messenger program with malicious tendencies. Aside from the annoying, but hardly dangerous flood of popups, Messenger Infium 2009 Final installs an application called Remote Administrator (Radmin), which allows remote access to your system. The consequences of having this parasite on your system can range from annoying to highly [...] Read more on Messenger Infium 2009 Final removal instructions

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Antivirus System PRO is a fake anti-virus program, also known as a rogue virus remover. This parasite typically uses trojans, namely Zlob or Vundo, to enter the system. It relies on misleading advertising to trick users into thinking they are infected and therefore in need of the “licensed version” of Antivirus System PRO. Once inside [...] Read more on How to remove Antivirus System PRO?

Rogue Anti-Spyware

The following popup is a fake notification displayed by the rogue anti-spyware program Protection System: “Protection System security alert. Your computer is being attacked from a remote PC. Attack from 240.105.231.105:10484. Block your computer Internet access to prevent system infection? Windows Firewall has blocked this program from accepting connection from the Internet or a network. [...] Read more on Stop Protection System Security Alert from harming your PC

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If you encounter the following popup, do NOT trust it: “Protection System. There is unauthorized software detected on your computer. It is recommended you to remove it, otherwise it could conflict with Protection System. Press ‘OK’ to remove Malwarebytes‘ Anti-Malware_is1″ This popup is merely a means to sell the fake spyware remover Protection System. This [...] Read more on Protection System pop-up removal instructions

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“Detected security problems” alert is a fake  security notification displayed by a rogue anti-spyware application Virus Shield 2009.  It claims that your computer is infected with spyware application that’s why it is necessary to improve PC security. This fake alert reads: “Security Alert Detected security problems on your computer Spyware is software, which can gather [...] Read more on How to remove Virus Shield 2009 Security Alert?

Adware

The following popup may seem like a notification from a legitimate security program. In reality, however, it is displayed by the fake spyware remover System Security. The popup reads: “System Security Firewall Alert. System Security Firewall has blocked a program from accessing the internet. Internet Explorer is infected with worm Lsas.Blaster.Keylogger. This worm is trying [...] Read more on Stop System Security Firewall Alert from harming your PC

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I-Worm.Trojan.b may sound like a dangerous name, but it’s actually a fake threat, displayed in misleading popups by the fake spyware remover System Security. The popup reads: “Windows Security Center. Virus (I-Worm.Trojan.b) was found on your computer! Click ‘OK’ to install System Security Antivirus.” This parasite is a fake: do NOT download System Security under [...] Read more on I-Worm.Trojan.b removal instructions

Adware

OurBestSecurityShield.com is a malicious website, dedicated to selling the fake spyware remover System Security. Upon entering this website you will see a simulated system scan, apparently caried out by an anti-spyware/anti-virus program. This scan returns falsified results, as well as these misleading popups: “http://OurBestSecurityShield.com says: Warning!!! Your computer contains various signs of viruses and malware [...] Read more on OurBestSecurityShield.com removal guide

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Registry Cleaner Pro is a rogue security program, fake Windows registry cleaner. Usually, this rogue is promoted through the use of Trojans, such as Zlob or Vundo. These Trojans display fake security alerts and notifications about various dangerous infections and privacy issues. Of course, these infections and computer security threats are all fake and shouldn’t be [...] Read more on How to remove Registry Cleaner Pro?

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WinBlueSoft is a fake spyware remover and a clone of the rogue anti-spyware WiniBlueSoft. This parasite relies on trojans, such as Zlob or Vundo, to enter the system. The most common way of infection is by downloading a video codec, supposedly needed to view one or another video online. WinBlueSoft uses misleading advertising to trick [...] Read more on WinBlueSoft removal guide

Rogue Anti-Spyware

XP Deluxe Protector pretends to be what it sounds like, but is actually the complete opposite. This parasite is a fake anti-spyware program, which uses malicious methods both to spread and sell the software. XP Deluxe Protector typically enters the system by using the Zlob or Vundo trojans, which are nasty enough as they are. [...] Read more on Stop XP Deluxe Protector from harming your PC

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Unvirex is a fake virus remover, despite what you might think after witnessing it’s legitimate-looking name. This parasite uses trojans, such as Zlob or Vundo, to enter the system. This is usually done by disguising the trojan as a video codec online. Unvirex uses various malicious tactics to trick users into purchasing it’s “full version”, [...] Read more on Unvirex removal instructions

Rogue Anti-Spyware

Advanced Virus Remover is a fake anti-virus program, which uses malicious tactics to spread and make a profit. This parasite typically enters the system by using trojans like Zlob and Vundo, but has also been known to come bundled with all kinds of freeware. Upon entering, it will try it’s best to scare the user [...] Read more on Advanced Virus Remover removal guide

Rogue Anti-Spyware