How to remove Raptor Defence?
What is Raptor Defence?
Raptor Defence, quite like so many before it, is a rogue anti-spyware program – a fake spyware remover, which uses scare tactics to tempt the user to buy the fake full version. Raptor Defence typically infects the system by using Trojans, which enter the PC by exploiting browser security holes.
Once inside and active, Raptor Defence will proceed to bombard the user with popups and fake system notifications, supposedly to "inform" him of an infection on the system, which is more than likely non-existent. The popups and whatnot also provide the user with a solution – Raptor Defence, which fashions itself as a magnificent tool but in all actuality is just a bogus tool.
The Raptor Defence homepage doesn’t do much to deny the parasite’s illicit nature: all the "testimonials" are copied from ContraVirusPro, without even changing the name, and there is no contact information provided. As if that’s not enough, the domain is registered to a "Yakov Palyak" from Minsk – a city renowned for it’s great spyware-fighting squads [sic].
Raptor Defence is a scam and should be treated as such: do NOT download or buy it and block raptordefence.com using your HOSTS file.
Raptor Defence is Extremely dangerous
Raptor Defence is a corrupt Anti-Spyware program Raptor Defence may spread via Trojans Raptor Defence may display fake security messages Raptor Defence may install additional spyware to your computer Raptor Defence may repair its files, spread or update by itself Raptor Defence violates your privacy and compromises your security
Manual Raptor Defence removal
Important Note: Although it is possible to manually remove Raptor Defence, 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.
Raptor Defence 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 Raptor Defence can help you to remove it after you download the trial version. As soon as the victim downloads Raptor Defence trial version, it pretends to scan your computer and shows a grossly exaggerated amount of non-existent errors. Then, Raptor Defence offers to buy the full version to fix these false errors. If the user agrees, Raptor Defence 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 Raptor Defence, 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 Raptor Defence, which is another way for Rogue Anti-Spyware to spread itself.
Most of rogue Anti-Spyware, such as Raptor Defence, is nearly impossible to remove manually.
