A new version of rootkit, called Podnuha!sd6, was detected recently. Like its initial Podnuha, this rootkit neither let the user access various antivirus websites nor install antivirus software in the computer. Also, similarly to all other rootkits, Podnuha!sd6 conceals or makes it difficult to reveal the fact that PC is being hijacked. Podnuha!sd6 creeps into the [...] Read more on How to remove Podnuha!sd6?

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Smart Protector is a fraudulent anti-virus program, which imitates the legitimate Smart Protector Pro. Simulating to be a legal security application is one of deceiving methods used by Smart Protector and all this is done to gain a purchase. Trustful computer users are tricked into spending their money for this useless software which can neither [...] Read more on Smart Protector removal guide

Rogue Anti-Spyware Smart Protector, SmartProtector

securityreg.org is a browser hijacker that promotes rogue registry cleaner called Repair Registry 2008. It’s just another fake online anti-malware scanner that finds non-existing infections and displays fake computer threats. After the scan, securityreg.org  displays fake security alert with the following text: WARNING!!! Harmful and malicious software detected Online scanner detected programs that may compromise your privacy or [...] Read more on securityreg.org removal guide

Browser Hijacker securityreg.org

Repair Registry 2008 is a rogue anti-spyware which poses to be one of Windows Utilities. This fake virus removal software has renewed its malicious actions and now uses new generations of adware. Though advertising software is new, the aim of fraudulent Repair Registry 2008 actions hasn’t changed and money is the most important thing for [...] Read more on How to remove Repair Registry 2008?

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Spyware Cleaner 2009 is a fake security application which claims to be a reliable spyware remover. Many websites, for example softpedia.com, share-best.com or topsofts.com, offer downloading SpywareCleaner 2009 trial version without any payment. Also, it is highly recommended to purchase “full” version of this scareware for less than $20 in those vendors’ homepages. The main problem [...] Read more on Spyware Cleaner 2009 removal instructions

Rogue Anti-Spyware Spyware Cleaner 2009

Microsoft Security Adviser is yet another rogue anti-spyware program attempting to cash-in on Microsoft’s fame. This parasite uses trojans, such as the infamous Vundo, to enter the system. Vundo usually spreads through spam mail links. Microsoft Security Adviser relies on misleading advertising to trick users into purchasing its “licensed version”. Upon entering the system, Microsoft Security Adviser floods [...] Read more on Microsoft Security Adviser removal guide

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Adware Pro is a rogue security program that displays false  security threats and asks to buy a full license of the application in order to remove those threats. The program is a clone of AntiVirusPro and AntiMalwarePro. It is non-functional software, that’s why you must uninstall Adware Pro from your computer as soon as it [...] Read more on Adware Pro removal instructions

Rogue Anti-Spyware Adware Pro, AdwarePro

“Warning! Running trial version!” is a misleading system warning from the rogue security application called Privacy Center. This fake notification comes from the Task bar and looks legitimately, but in reality it’s just another misleading methods used by the rogue program. “Warning! Running trial version!” warning reads: Warning! Running trial version! The security of your computer has [...] Read more on Warning! Running trial version! popup removal instructions

Rogue Anti-Spyware Privacy Center

AVCare, also known as AntivirusCare, is a rogue anti-spyware program, it functions much the same as every other rogue. It usually infects the system by using trojans, such as Vundo, but has also been known to be manually downloaded and installed after seeing a simulated online scan on a website that pimps AVCare. This parasite [...] Read more on How to remove AVCare?

Rogue Anti-Spyware AntivirusCare, AVCare

“svchost.exe has encountered a problem” is a fake error notice generated by the rogue anti-spyware program called Windows Antivirus Pro. Full warning reads: svchost.exe has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience. If you are in the middle of something, the information you were working on might be lost. Please tell Microsoft [...] Read more on svchost.exe has encountered a problem removal guide

Adware svchost.exe, Windows Antivirus Pro

“Internet attack attempt detected” is a misleading security alert from Windows Antivirus Pro rogue security program. You will see more similar security warnings from Windows Task Bar, if your computer is infected with this program. The fake alert states that your PC is under attack and claims that you have to purchase Windows Antivirus Pro [...] Read more on Stop Internet attack attempt detected from harming your PC

Adware Internet attack, Windows Antivirus Pro

Windows Antivirus Pro is a rogue anti-virus program trying to capitalize on the fame of Microsoft. The trick is rather old and, evidently, rather effective. This parasite uses trojans, such as Vundo, to enter the system, although it can also be downloaded and installed manually. Windows Antivirus Pro relies on intimidating advertising to trick users into [...] Read more on Windows Antivirus Pro removal guide

Rogue Anti-Spyware WindowsAntivirus Pro, WindowsAntivirusPro

Spy Sniper is a fake PC scanner which was created to look like legitimate antivirus software. Recognized on 2005 for the first time, Spy Sniper renewed it’s malicious actions and people are tricked into spending their money for this useless application again. Even though this is the second time Spy Sniper was unleashed upon the world, [...] Read more on Spy Sniper removal guide

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Home Antivirus 2010 is a fake anti-virus program – a fake virus remover, which uses the trojan Vundo to enter the system. This parasite relies on misleading advertising to trick the user into purchasing the full version of Home Antivirus 2010. Upon entering the system, Home Antivirus 2010 will flood the user with popups and fake [...] Read more on How to remove Home Antivirus 2010?

Rogue Anti-Spyware Home Antivirus 2009, HomeAntivirus, homeAV

Security Mechanic is a rip-off, plain and simple. This parasite pretends to be a legitimate – awesome even – security program, when in fact it’s the software equivalent of Taco Bell, as it correlates with Mexican cuisine. Security Mechanic makes its way to the system by using trojans, worms, or, occasionally, by way of manual [...] Read more on Security Mechanic removal instructions

Rogue Anti-Spyware Security Mechanic