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WinCodec Pro

March 9th, 2009
WinCodec Pro fake application
WinCodec Pro is a new rogue codec pack, even though the idea seems outlandish at best. This parasite enters the system by using trojans, such as Zlob or Vundo, which can be found in various websites of dubious nature. This parasite also goes of name WinCodecPro, though there is nothing professional in it.  Once inside and [...] Read more on WinCodec Pro removal instructions

Rogue Anti-Spyware

Your Media Codec is out of date popup

March 2nd, 2009
WinCoDecPro popup picture
“Your Media Codec is out of date” popup is advertising rogue program : WinCodecPro. This is a malicious paid video codec that is not able to play any video, but to milk money from your valet instead. You will get numerous popups stating that : WARNING. Warning! Media codec has been destroyed. Risk of losing all [...] Read more on Your Media Codec is out of date popup removal guide

Adware

Wincod

March 1st, 2009
WinCod or Trojan.Wincod is trojan behind WinCodecPRO promotions. This trojan sneaks into system with some malicious codec bundles that are distributed freely through file sharing networks. After instalation, WinCod starts showing various popups that promote its main affiliate : WinCodecPro, which is paid fake application. This trojan will disable some existing legitimate codecs in order to [...] Read more on Stop Wincod from harming your PC

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