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“Privacy Violation Alert”

June 30th, 2009
“Privacy Violation Alert” is a popup, created to make PC users waste their money on the “full” version of AntivirusBEST. “Privacy Violation Alert” shows a fake security alert about a parasite, which is sending users private data to an untrusted internet host. This scare tactic, used by AntivirusBest, is a fake and the only thing [...] Read more on “Privacy Violation Alert” removal guide

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System Security Privacy Breach Popup

June 15th, 2009
The following popup may appear to be a legitimate notification, in part due to the fact that it appears above the system tray. Do not be fooled by it, the message is fake and serves only one purpose: to mislead you into purchasing the “licensed version” of a fake spyware remover, called System Security. The [...] Read more on How to remove System Security Privacy Breach Popup?

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Spyware Protect 2009 Alert – BankerFox.A

June 12th, 2009
Spyware Protect 2009 Alert
“Spyware Protect 2009 Alert” is a counterfeit security alert launched from Windows taskbar by rogue anti-spyware application Spyware Protect 2009. It claims that your computer is infected with password-stealing Trojan virus BankerFox.A. The full message reads: “SPYWARE PROTECT 2009 ALERT Infiltration Alert Your computer is being attacked by an Internet Virus. It could be a password-stealing attack, a [...] Read more on Spyware Protect 2009 Alert - BankerFox.A removal instructions

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“Harmful software detected” Popup

June 12th, 2009
Harmful software detected popup
“Harmful software detected” popup is a fake security alert produced by rogue anti-spyware program called System Security. Basically, this fake alert states that your computer is infected with malicious software and that you should use System Security program to remove harmful software form your computer. “System Security Harmful software detected System Security has detected harmful software that can [...] Read more on "Harmful software detected" Popup removal guide

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Lsas.Trojan-Spy.DOS.Keycopy

June 12th, 2009
Lsas.Trojan-Spy.DOS.Keycopy is a fake threat used to trick users into purchasing the rogue anti-spyware program Malware Destructor 2009. It appears in popups, one of which reads: “WINDOWS SECURITY ALERT! Lsas.Trojan-Spy.DOS.Keycopy is suspected to have infected your PC. This type of virus intercepts entered data and transmits it to a remote server.” This threat is a fake and [...] Read more on Lsas.Trojan-Spy.DOS.Keycopy removal instructions

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Trojan-Mailer.Win32.Spambot

June 12th, 2009
Trojan-Mailer.Win32.Spambot is a fake threat displayed in popups used to advertise the rogue anti-spyware program Spyware and Privacy Control Center. The popup reads: “Subject: Trojan-Mailer.Win32.Spambot; Description: This Trojan sends email spam to your address book; Result: Threat blocked; Recommended: Make a full scan of your computer… Stop sending and remove spambot.” Do NOT trust this popup, if [...] Read more on How to remove Trojan-Mailer.Win32.Spambot?

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Protection System Security Alert

June 7th, 2009
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. If you [...] Read more on Stop Protection System Security Alert from harming your PC

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Protection System pop-up

June 7th, 2009
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 parasite uses [...] Read more on Protection System pop-up removal instructions

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Virus Shield 2009 Security Alert

June 6th, 2009
“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 information from [...] Read more on How to remove Virus Shield 2009 Security Alert?

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System Security Firewall Alert

June 5th, 2009
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 to [...] Read more on Stop System Security Firewall Alert from harming your PC

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I-Worm.Trojan.b

June 5th, 2009
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 any circumstances. Read more on I-Worm.Trojan.b removal instructions

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“9 Spyware Found” popup

June 1st, 2009
The “9 Spyware Found” popup is an example of misleading advertising, displayed by the rogue anti-spywre program WinBlueSoft. It goes like this: “9 SPYWARE Found. Attention: DANGER! WinBlueSoft has detected 9 Critical SPYWARE Objects while scanning the system. Following object will shortly interrupt system running by: annoying advertisements wasting your traffic; slow page downloading speed. Web [...] Read more on “9 Spyware Found” popup removal instructions

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Antivirus System PRO Threat Report

June 1st, 2009
The following is a fake threat report displayed by the rogue anti-spyware program Antivirus System PRO: “Antivirus System Pro alert. INFILTRATION ALERT: Your computer is being attacked by an internet virus. It could be a password-stealing attack, a trojan-dropper or similar. DETAILS: Attack from 235.157.169.3, port 40771; Attacked port 22363; Threat Win32/Nuqel.E. Do you want to block [...] Read more on Antivirus System PRO Threat Report removal guide

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Antivirus System PRO “Spyware Alert”

June 1st, 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.” May seem like a genuine spyware alert by a legitimate anti-virus program, but it [...] Read more on Stop Antivirus System PRO "Spyware Alert" from harming your PC

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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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