Malware Categories: Rogue Anti-Spyware

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 … Continued

Security Monitor 2012 is nothing else but rogue anti-spyware which has been trying to fool its victims into believing that their computers are infected with malware. However, you should keep in mind that Security Monitor 2012 is not legitimate and that you must remove it immediately after noticing all those misleading alerts. Keep in mind … Continued

Security Protection is a rogue antispyware program that was designed by computer hackers who are looking for easy ways to get money from ordinary computer users. The functions of Security Protection are based on tricking computer users into thinking their systems are infected and selling its fake software as a reputable antivirus program. Once installed … Continued

Security Solution 2011 is a rogue antivirus program that uses a wide range of techniques and methods in order to infiltrate into random computer systems and rip their users off. The application uses fake scanners and hijacks your browser which completely messes up your system and it becomes impossible to perform any actions there. Security … Continued

Security Suite is a rogue anti-virus which looks perfectly similar to the earlier released Antivir Solution Pro. This program is famous for its ability to disable the whole OS and Internet Explorer as soon as it gets on board undetected. Just like this malicious predecessor, SecuritySuite uses Trojans for distribution, that camouflage themselves under the … Continued

Sinergia Cleaner is a fake antivirus program that pushes computer users to purchase its full version claiming that your system is infected. The application is categorized as a rogue antivirus program. It is distributed to computers with a help of Trojan viruses in order to infiltrate without users’ consent. Once inside, Sinergia Cleaner imitates all … Continued

Smart Anti-Malware Protection hails from the dangerous family of malwares that have been noticed spreading around in the beginning of this year. All the programs clearly mimic legitimate applications from Microsoft and use this similarity to make victims believe that they can trust them when dealing with viruses and purchase in order to save their … Continued

Smart Internet Protection 2011 is a dangerous malware application that will try to push you into giving your money for scammers. No, it won’t clearly say so, but it will definitely try to make you think that your PC is infected and only its licensed version can help with removal. However, SmartInternetProtection2011 has nothing common … Continued

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 … Continued

More and more rogue security programs are pestering unsuspecting users daily. The 27th of September, 2007 is no different with it’s own scam of the day. This time it’s called SmartFixer 2007, for it is supposedly smart and even more supposedly a fixer. With the ever so popular version-indicating calendar reminder in addition to the … Continued

Soft Cop is yet another rogue anti-spyware program in the long line of clones from the so-called WiniBlueSoft family, which has most recently released TRE Antivirus and Soft Soldier. This parasite is no different than it’s brothers in the sense that it relies on downloader trojans and drive-by downloads to infect the system, and in … Continued

SoftVeteran is a rogue anti-spyware program from the WiniBlueSoft family of rogues, which has created countless clones during the last several months. This parasite is no different than it’s predecessors in the sense that it uses trojans and drive-by downloads to infect PCs, and also because it relies on misleading advertising to trick people into … Continued

Software Protector (also called as SW Protector) is a rogue anti-spyware utility which is promoted to have various abilities, such as protect computer from malware, save important data or prevent attacks through the Internet. However, the only reason Software Protector is designed for is looking the sponsors for its creators. Just like any other rogueware, … Continued

Spy Doc Pro is a total scam that poses to be a reputable and legitimate program, created for the only purpose – to improve PC security and its functionalities. However, in reality it’s the opposite because it reports infections that are false and should be ignored instead of being removed from the system. To become … Continued

Spy Fighter is yet another rogue anti-spyware application. Like many similar applications,  Spy Fighter uses deceptive scan methods and states that user’s computer is infected with various infections including malware, adware or similar. As usual, the main goal of such parasites is to scare the user and trick money from him. Spy Fighter enters the … Continued

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 … Continued

SpyBurner anti-spyware appeared almost together with WinReanimator or VirusHeat parasite, however it looks like the "development branch" is a bit different. SpyBurner has much more difficult time to cover the tracks being a rogue, and a simple check on their payment system (billingserviceonline.com) gave out information that it belongs to the same scum that produced … Continued

Spycheck Anti-Spyware 2010 should be classified as nothing else but misleading application developed by hackers to ensure their income. This money comes from unaware PC users who are tricked into believing that they need to purchase license of Spycheck Anti-Spyware 2010. Though it looks similar to one of legitimate and trustworthy security program, keep in … Continued

SpyDefender 2010 is a rogue Russian anti-spyware program from a company called Russian Marketing Networks. It’s has to be manually installed but may come bundled with other malware as well. The rogue program displays fake infections on your computer. It pretends to scan your PC and displays infections from its own list, bases.dat file which … Continued

Spy Destroy is new malware exploiting name of reputable software in order to trick people and take their money. Do not take SpyDestroy as it was ‘Spybot – Search & Destroy’ or vice versa. Spybot – Search & Destroy is quite reputable anti-spyware while SpyDestroy is a scam. It is presented as a security tool … Continued

SpyEraser is a rogue anti-spyware application, fake  scanner that tries to trick the user of the compromised computer by showing fake security alerts and fake infections into believing that his computer is badly infected. This fraud tool then asks to pay for a full version of the program to remove the infections which of course … Continued

SpyGuarder (a.k.a SpyGuarder 2.1) is a rogue anti-spyware threat that secretly installs itself on your system with the help of a trojan parasite or via web browser security holes. Once in your system, SpyGuarder starts to send you fake security warning pop-ups. Then, it tries to lure you into using their fake spyware scan and … Continued

SpyGuard or FakeSpyguard is a rogue anti-spyware program, not unlike any other rogue roaming the net today. SpyGuard, as the homepage suggests, is a clone of at least 10 other rogues. The parasite usually infects the system by using trojans, such as Zlob or Vundo. SpyGuard uses scare tactics to persuade users to buy the … Continued

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 … Continued

SpyRemover Pro is a new rogue anti-spyware program – a fake spyware remover, which tries to trick the user into purchasing it’s "licensed version" by intimidating him with fake threats. SpyRemover Pro usually infests the system by using the Zlob trojan, the Vundo trojan or manual download. Once inside and active, SpyRemover Pro will flood … Continued

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 … Continued

Spyware Crusade has an appropriate name – just like the real crusades, this one has no enemy, only the goal to make a profit. This parasite is yet another fake spyware remover with no special features whatsoever: it enters the system using various trojans, such as Vundo, and relies on misleading advertising to trick users … Continued

Spyware Destructor is a new rogue anti-spyware program, one of the many roaming the net today. It seems to be a clone of AntiSpywareExpert and a few other rogues. Spyware Destructor  is no different than any other scam of the same type: it infects the system by using trojans, such as Zlob or Vundo and … Continued

Spyware Fighter is yet another rogue anti-spyware program, which we’ve seen so many of on the net these days. This parasite uses trojans, such as Zlob, to enter the system, and it feeds the user disinformation in order to trick him into purchasing Spyware Fighter’s “full version”, which is a fake. Once inside and active, … Continued

Spyware Guard 2008 is a fake anti-spyware application created with an intention of causing problems on your computer in hopes that user will buy the fake program. SpywareGuard2008 is a brand new parasite so it could be complicated to control. Keep in mind that this parasite is one of the worst fake anti-spywares. Spyware Guard … Continued

Spyware Guard 2009 is the same fake rogue spyware remover tool as Spyware Guard 2008 with changed date in the name. Parasite uses security blind spots or Trojan to get into the system. Also SpywareGuard 2009 can be downloaded by user from websites with rogue content. When parasite is on board it starts fake security … Continued

SpywareProtector represents new type of rogue security tools. Spyware Protector isn’t a new threat; it’s based on previous corrupt anti-spywares – SpyProtector and Privacy Protector. But Spyware Protector stands out because it uses new tactics to gain a purchase. Spyware Protector is installed by trojans; if it appears on your machine, remember to delete both … Continued

Spyware Protector 2009 is a fraudulent antispyware, which surfs online looking for new potential victims. Designed as a legitimate security tool, this malware usually tries to convince people to pay $30 for the PC protection that they will never get. Moreover, because of Spyware Protector 2009 the performance of the computer is slowed down, annoying … Continued

Spyware XP Guard is one more rogue that seems to be left behind by trying exploiting popularity using famous brands like XP. Sadly, Windows XP is old news, and this rogue anti-spyware application will have to rely on other tricks to convince PC users pay for full version. Not that these tricks were too new. … Continued

StorageProtector is a rogue optimizer and a copy of another such program – WinPCDoctor. It claims to be the ultimate tool to make your system work to the max, but in reality it is just another scam: you are intimidated into paying for the full version of the program, which does nothing. StorageProtector makes its … Continued

SuperSpywareKiller is the rogue anti-spyware program of December 18, 2007. Despite the awesome name, this program does nothing of importance to the user, unless he or she wants some money lost quickly. In reality, SuperSpywareKiller is a simple scam just as any other rogue anti-spyware program. SuperSpywareKiller must be downloaded and installed manually, therefore it … Continued

SwiftCleaner is a new rogue scam – a rogue record cleaner. SwiftCleaner will supposedly help you get rid of your internet records, temporary files, etc., in other words it’s a tool for secretive porn-surfing. The only problem is that SwiftCleaner is completely non-functional and the only thing it removes is money from your bank account, … Continued