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“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. [...] Read more on svchost.exe has encountered a problem removal guide

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“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

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The following popup is not a real threat report, but rather an attempt to intimidate the user by the rogue anti-virus program AVCare: “Your system is infected! AVCare detected 10 system security threats on your PC. Detected malicious programs can damage your PC and compromise your privacy. It is strongly recommended to remove these threats [...] Read more on Stop “Your system is infected!” Popup from harming your PC

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If you encounter the following popup, do not assume it is real, for it is merely a fake alert displayed by the equally fake anti-virus program AVCare: “Remote Attack Alert! Unknown host tries to establish connection to your PC using restricted ports. This may be internet virus or other type of malicious or spyware program. [...] Read more on "Remote Attack Alert!" popup removal guide

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If you encounter the following popup, do NOT trust it – it’s nothing more than an attempt to lure you into purchasing Home Antivirus 2010, which is a completely useless application: “WARNING! Home Antivirus 2010 has found 33 useless and UNWANTED files on your computer! - 21 of those items are considered critical privacy compromising [...] Read more on Stop Home Antivirus 33 unwanted files popup from harming your PC

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“Unauthorized remote connection” popup is a fake security alert from malware Windows Security Suite. Like other popup messages used by this rogue antispyware, for example WI345d or jqs.exe, this one warns the user about unauthorized personal data transferring. The PC owner is reported about personal credit card details, logins, passwords or files information which may [...] Read more on Unauthorized remote connection removal instructions

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Virus.BAT.Gary.705 is a non-existing parasite propagated on the computer by malware Windows Security Suite. Described as dangerous resident infection, it usually appears in fraud Windows Security alerts. The user is usually informed about the spyware found with a purpose to trick him into spending his money for Windows Security Suite. Virus.BAT.Gary.705 is a fake security [...] Read more on Stop Virus.BAT.Gary.705 from harming your PC

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Adware.Component.Toolbars is a fake alert shown by malware Smart Defender PRO. Adware.Component.Toolbars usually appears in Smart Defender PRO alert popup ads and claims the PC owner that his property is being attacked by the parasite called Trojan-dropper. Adware.Component.Toolbars alerts tries force the user to buy Smart Defender PRO trying to block this attack. After downloading [...] Read more on How to remove Adware.Component.Toolbars?

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When “Spyware Activity Alert!” comes on the PC desktop, user should know that this security warning is a fraud. “Spyware Activity Alert” was created by AntivirusBEST and usually reports many false positives about the PC being infected, typically about IMonster activity, which is trying to steal passwords from Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Outlook and other [...] Read more on Spyware Activity Alert removal instructions

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“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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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” 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 [...] Read more on Spyware Protect 2009 Alert - BankerFox.A removal instructions

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“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 [...] Read more on "Harmful software detected" Popup removal guide

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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 [...] Read more on Lsas.Trojan-Spy.DOS.Keycopy removal instructions

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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 [...] Read more on How to remove Trojan-Mailer.Win32.Spambot?

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