How to remove PyroAntiSpy ?

August 5th, 2008
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What is PyroAntiSpy?

PyroAntiSpy is a new rogue anti-spyware program - a fake spyware remover, which uses trojans, such as the infamous Zlob or Vundo, to enter the system. This parasite relies on misleading advertising to get the user to purchase it's "licensed version".

Once inside and active PyroAntiSpy will flood the user with popups and fake system notifications, supposedly to "inform" him of an infection or multiple infections present on the system. While this information may indeed be true (due to coincidence), PyroAntiSpy has neither the ability to detect spyware nor remove it. The point of this disinformation is to convince the user he is infected and therefore in need of an anti-spyware program.

PyroAntiSpy.com, the home of this scam, claims the program to be an all-in-one application and tries to prove it by providing fake user testimonials. There is no useful information to be found on this website, including a total absence of contact details.

PyroAntiSpy is a scam and should be treated as such: do NOT download or buy it and block it's homepage using your HOSTS file.

PyroAntiSpy is Extremely dangerous

arrow PyroAntiSpy is a corrupt Anti-Spyware program
arrow PyroAntiSpy may spread via Trojans
arrow PyroAntiSpy may display fake security messages
arrow PyroAntiSpy may install additional spyware to your computer
arrow PyroAntiSpy may repair its files, spread or update by itself
arrow PyroAntiSpy violates your privacy and compromises your security
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Manual PyroAntiSpy removal


Important Note: Although it is possible to manually remove PyroAntiSpy, 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.

Remove these PyroAntiSpy processes:
Remove these PyroAntiSpy DLL files:
Remove these PyroAntiSpy Registry files:
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PyroAntiSpy 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 PyroAntiSpy can help you to remove it after you download the trial version. As soon as the victim downloads PyroAntiSpy trial version, it pretends to scan your computer and shows a grossly exaggerated amount of non-existent errors. Then, PyroAntiSpy offers to buy the full version to fix these false errors. If the user agrees, PyroAntiSpy not only does not fix the errors, but it takes the user’s money and may even install additional spyware into the victim’s computer.

Some Rogue Anti-Spyware, such as PyroAntiSpy, 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 PyroAntiSpy, which is another way for Rogue Anti-Spyware to spread itself.

Most of rogue Anti-Spyware, such as PyroAntiSpy, is nearly impossible to remove manually.


How to tell if your PC has been infected by a Rogue Anti-Spyware such as PyroAntiSpy?

Numerous undesirable and annoying pop-ups: A typical Rogue Anti-Spyware parasite keeps track of your internet browsing habits, sending your browsing history data to remote servers, owned by third party companies that use this information to advertise their products via numerous pop-ups, toolbars, hijacked homepages and spam letters. All these undesirable advertising methods are used on the victims of Rogue Anti-Spyware.
Changed or new icons: Sometimes, Rogue Anti-Spyware installs unwanted software to a victim’s PC without user’s knowledge and consent. This may lead to slower PC performance and stability, as well as more unwanted programs you can't remove.

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