How to remove Centod?
What is Centod?
Centod (a.k.a Centod Anti-Spyware 2008) is a new corrupt anti-spyware program, bent on stealing people’s money. Don’t be fooled by this parasite’s legitimate-looking name - it is a rogue just like any other on the market today and a clone of Zynaps Anti-spyware. Centod uses trojans, such as Zlob or Vundo, to spread. These trojans typically disguise themselves as video codecs in porn/warez websites.
Once inside and active, Centod will flood the user with popups and fake system notifications to "inform" him of an infection on the system, the program will also provide a falsified system scan report, which lists many non-existent threats as real. While this information may not necessarilly be true, it creates a reason for the user to buy an anti-spyware program. Not just any anti-spyware program, but rather the "licensed version" of Centod. If you fall for this - consider yourself scammed.
The headline at centod.com claims the program is an "anti-spyware and anti-malware remover", which is a nasty play on double negatives and a surprisingly great representation of the program’s true nature. The testimonials are obviously fake, especially when you have in mind that the website was created 2 weeks ago and already it’s the best program of the best. Pretty much all the content found on Centod’s page is either fear-mongering or self-praise. You won’t find any valid contact information.
Centod is a scam and should be treated as such: do NOT download or buy it and block centod.com using your HOSTS file.
Centod is Extremely dangerous
Centod is a corrupt Anti-Spyware program Centod may spread via Trojans Centod may display fake security messages Centod may install additional spyware to your computer Centod may repair its files, spread or update by itself Centod violates your privacy and compromises your security
Manual Centod removal
Important Note: Although it is possible to manually remove Centod, such activity can permanently damage your system if any mistakes are made in the process, as advanced spyware parasites are able to automatically repair themselves if not completely removed. Thus, manual spyware removal is recommended for experienced users only, such as IT specialists or highly qualified system administrators. For other users, we recommend using automatic spyware removal applications found on 2-viruses.com.
Stop these Centod processes:
Remove these Centod files:
Centod is classified as Rogue Anti-Spyware. After infecting a user’s system, it proceeds to scare its victim into buying the “product” by displaying fake security messages, stating that your computer is infected with spyware and only Centod can help you to remove it after you download the trial version. As soon as the victim downloads Centod trial version, it pretends to scan your computer and shows a grossly exaggerated amount of non-existent errors. Then, Centod offers to buy the full version to fix these false errors. If the user agrees, Centod does not only fix the errors, but it also takes the user’s money and may even install additional spyware into the victim’s computer.
Some Rogue Anti-Spyware, such as Centod, may offer users to buy it after the victim clicks on a banner or a pop-up while surfing the internet. Usually, a Trojan is installed to a victim’s computer after clicking on the advertisement. It then proceeds to download or even install Centod, which is another way for Rogue Anti-Spyware to spread itself.
Most of rogue Anti-Spyware, such as Centod, is nearly impossible to remove manually.
