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How to remove TrojanSpy.Win32.Briss?

What is TrojanSpy.Win32.Briss?

TrojanSpy.Win32.Briss is a fake threat displayed by the corrupt anti-spyware application SpyGuarder 2.1. You’ll see it displayed in fake system notifications in hopes of convincing you that you’re infected and therefore need to purchase the program.

“WARNING!!! Scan results
Security Center Help protect your PC
Files found 2353445
Errors found 234
Total errors 1267"

If you see this message, do NOT trust it, for it is only a sign that you are infected by SpyGuarder 2.1. It is a scam and should be treated as such: don’t download or buy SpyGuarder and block it’s homepage using your HOSTS file.


TrojanSpy.Win32.Briss is Extremely dangerous

arrow TrojanSpy.Win32.Briss is a corrupt Anti-Spyware program
arrow TrojanSpy.Win32.Briss may spread via Trojans
arrow TrojanSpy.Win32.Briss may display fake security messages
arrow TrojanSpy.Win32.Briss may install additional spyware to your computer
arrow TrojanSpy.Win32.Briss may repair its files, spread or update by itself
arrow TrojanSpy.Win32.Briss violates your privacy and compromises your security

Manual TrojanSpy.Win32.Briss removal


Important Note: Although it is possible to manually remove TrojanSpy.Win32.Briss, 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.


TrojanSpy.Win32.Briss 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 TrojanSpy.Win32.Briss can help you to remove it after you download the trial version. As soon as the victim downloads TrojanSpy.Win32.Briss trial version, it pretends to scan your computer and shows a grossly exaggerated amount of non-existent errors. Then, TrojanSpy.Win32.Briss offers to buy the full version to fix these false errors. If the user agrees, TrojanSpy.Win32.Briss 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 TrojanSpy.Win32.Briss, 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 TrojanSpy.Win32.Briss, which is another way for Rogue Anti-Spyware to spread itself.

Most of rogue Anti-Spyware, such as TrojanSpy.Win32.Briss, is nearly impossible to remove manually.


How to tell if your PC has been infected by a Rogue Anti-Spyware such as TrojanSpy.Win32.Briss?

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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  1. jeff
    July 7th, 2008 at 12:28 | #1

    hey this virus infected my pc.i am seeing some undesirable pop ups and the performance of my pc is slow can you help me?

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