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Latest information about spyware threats to your computer. Get new and updated information how to detect and remove spyware and protect your PC from parasites.Antivirus 2009
Antivirus 2009 is a new rogue anti-spyware program. It is also a clone of Antivirus 2008 - also a rogue, and one that's produced more clones than any other recently. The list of these clones is long: System Antivirus 2008, Ultimate Antivirus 2008, Vista Antivirus 2008, XP Antivirus 2008 etc.
Like any other of it's predecessors, Antivirus2009 uses trojans, such as Zlob or Vundo, to spread. These trojans lurk in porn/warez websites disguised as video codecs, and, upon entering the system, floods the user with popups and fake system notifications, supposedly to inform him of an infection. While the system at hand may indeed be infected, Antivirus 2009 will inform the user of this regardless of whether it's true or not. The point of this disinformation is to convince the user he is infected and therefore needs an antispyware program to dispose of the threat. The user might click on one of the popups or notifications, all of which claim they will take him to a legitimate security tool, but try to make him purchase Antivirus2009's "licensed version" instead. Antivirus2009 may redirect web browser to antivirus-premium-scan.com, webscannertools.com, googlescanners-360.com, livesecurityinfo.com, antivirusonlivescan.com, bestantivirusscan.com, antivirus-best.com, internetquarantinesite.com, premiumlivescan.com and secureclick1.com websites that sell the malware. Some of these website are not only fraudulent, but they are also malicious. they are capable of installing additional malwares.
Antivirus 2009 is a scam and should be treated as such: do NOT download or buy it and block it's websites using your HOSTS file.
Rapid Antivirus
Rapid Antivirus (also known as RapidAntivirus 2.7) is new rogue anti-spyware application which shows many falsified notifications about imaginary system risks and multiple virus infections. This is the way to push user into purchasing of RapidAntivirus full version. Usually parasite comes to computer with video codec that contains trojan in it. Once trojan is in computer it automatically downloads Rapid Antivirus or other rogue application.
When parasite is on board it will display you messages that imitates system tray messages of Windows Security alerts. These reports contain information about raft number of different infections and multiple system risks. Remember that all these notifications are faked, because parasite cannot know about infection on your computer. Any click on these pop-ups and you will be redirected to the rapidantivirus.com or rapidantivir.com websites. This aggressive advertisement is made to push people into unnecessary money wasting. Rapid Antivirus 2.7 can be a reason of multiple problems on your computer like system slowdown, changed browser settings and even limited internet connection.
Antivirus 2010
Antivirus 2010 represents new generation of rogue security tools. Not only it uses misleading advertisements to gain a purchase, but also it crashes a system and loads fake Blue Screen of Death. The text on BSOD is fabricated and claims that MS Windows recommend purchasing Antivirus2010 to remove spyware from a machine. This recommendation is just a trick of Antivirus 2010 and it shouldnât be trusted. Fake BSOD looks like this:
â***STOP: 0'000000D1 (0'0000000, 0xF73120AE, 0xC0000008, 0xC000000)
A spyware application has been detected and Windows has been shut down to prevent damage to your computer
SPYWARE.MONSTER.FX_WILD_0'0000000
If this is the first time youâve seen this Stop error screen, restart you computer. If this screen appears again, follow these steps:
Click to make sure your antivirus software is properly installed. If this is a new installation, ask you software manufacturer for any antivirus updates you might need.
Windows detected unregistered version of Antivirus 2010 protection on your computer. If problem continue, please activate your antivirus software to prevent computer damage and data loss.â
If your computer displays this message, do not trust it and do not pay for Antivirus 2010 malware.
Antivirus 2010 spreads like many similar applications. It is distributed through online advertisements that are disguised as anti-virus scanners. If user clicks on such a banner, he or she is receives false reports about infections detected. Antivirus2010 tries to intimidate people by reporting nonexistent threats in order to get them interested in downloading this application. Sometimes Antivirus2010 might be installed by trojans without userâs consent.
Antivirus 2010 is not a security tool; it is dangerous computer parasite. Avoid downloading or buying this program.
Internet Antivirus Pro
Internet Antivirus Pro is online fraud and a computer parasite. It spreads through software exploits (usually via web browser vulnerabilities), but it may also trick people into downloading this useless software manually. InternetAntivirusPro uses online advertisements to attract customers and make them interested in buying this malware.
When installed, InternetAntivirus Pro starts loading many pop-ups with security-related content. It usually reports security and privacy risks or displays results of system scan. All these messages are fabricated to scare people into purchasing the full version of Internet Antivirus Pro. Do not trust pop-ups loaded by InternetAntivirus Pro! This program is not an anti-virus; it mimics anti-virus applications in order to get money.
InternetAntivirusPro may slow down computers performance and internet connection.
Spyware Guard 2009
Spyware Guard 2009 is a new fake spyware remover tool. Parasite is a clone of SpywareGuard2008 other rogue application. In fact this application is a SpywareGuard2008 with changed date in the name. Spyware Guard2009 is based on fake security reports. It runs every time when user turns on computer and after that displays infection alerts and system risks that pass with the truth. After parasite finishes this imaginary scan it says that canât remove threats unless you purchase licensed version of SpywareGuard2009. Application is able to install itself into computer without userâs permission or come with the help of Trojan. Parasite may be a reason of several serious problems like visible system slowdown or limited internet connection. To remove SpywareGuard 2009 manually could be very difficult. We recommend you to scan your system with reliable anti-spyware application to avoid these problems and delete Spyware Guard 2009 as soon as possible.
VirusRemover 2008
VirusRemover2008 (a.k.a. Virus Remover 2008) is yet another fraudulent application that tries to gain a purchase by imitating appearance and actions of security tool.
VirusRemover 2008 infects computers with help of Zlob, Vundo and other trojans. When installed, Virus Remover does the classic trick: reports plenty of infections and offers removing those for a certain price. Do not trust Virus Remover 2008! The messages about detected threats are prepared long before VirusRemover gets on a machine. VirusRemover2008 is corrupt security tool and itâs not capable of detecting real infections.
Virus Remover 2008 is distributed on PCVirusRemover2008.com website. Do not trust advertisements on PCVirusRemover2008.com and block it using your HOSTS file.
Pro Antispyware 2009
Pro Antispyware 2009 is rogue anti-spyware but it has a single advantage against other corrupt security tools. Website of ProAntispyware2009 looks legitimate and reputable. It provides much information about the software; there are FAQ and even Awards sections. The image of website may trick visitors and push them into purchasing full version of Pro Antispyware 2009 as it was real. The full version/license of Pro Anti spyware 2009 doesnât exist. Pro Antispyware 2009 is a scam to milk money from people who care about cyber security.
Once on a computer, ProAntispyware 2009 loads pop-ups, reports imaginary infections and demands buying the full version. Avoid this trap! Creators of Pro Antispyware 2009 take the money, but all users get in return is malware and more malware.
CoolWebSearch
CoolWebSearch is the most widely known and the most annoying browser hijacker. It distributes itself by exploiting security holes in older or unpatched version of Microsoft Internet Explorer. It has many variants (see Variants), each of them with its own performance and actions.
VirusProtect
VirusProtect (also known as VirusProtect v.3.8, Virus Protect 3.9) is a rogue anti-spyware program. It is usually installed via Trojans and web vulnerabilities (even though manual download and installation may also occur). VirusProtect pretends to be an anti-virus program, but is in fact a simple scam: it uses scare tactics (fake system notifications and pop-ups) to convince users to buy the full version of VirusProtect. This "full version" is a fake.
Do not download or buy VirusProtect and block VirusProtect's domain using your HOSTS file.
System Booster 2009
System Booster 2009 is a rogue optimizer pushed to user via internet. This program is also designed to actions to steal your money. When parasite installs into your system you will start getting numerous pop-ups with misleading information about system risks and errors. After that System Booster2009 will be offered you as the best program to fix all problems. Applivation states that will help you get rid of unwanted data, repair corupted files, but in fact it doesnt do anything. And of course this program is paid one.
SystemBooster 2009 is able to slow down you computer and can be a reason of limited internet connection. If you want to avoid all these problems you should be aware of programs like it, and delete it on any first sign of its existing.
Total Protect 2009
Total Protect 2009 is a fake spyware remover tool. Application is installed into computer through the use of trojans. When Total Protect2009 is on board it begins to load imaginary system reports that claims about infections and system risks. If you click on any of these pop-ups you will be redirected to the website that has rogue content. Of course all this is made to force users into buying of TotalProtect 2009 full version, which in fact do not do anything. Program is configured to start automatically every time you log on into Windows. Manual removal of TotalProtect2009 could be very difficult because it hides from user and do not appears in add/remove list of programs. Also this parasite may be a reason of several problems like system slowdown or even limited internet connection. Remember that all notifications are falsified and only one way to keep your computer safe is to use legitimate anti-spyware software.
Express Antivirus 2009
Express Antivirus 2009 is a rogue anti-spyware application probably created by the same group of scamers who created well known fake anti-spyware application called Antivirus 2009, because these two programs have many familiarities and act basically the same. ExpressAntivirus 2009 can be installed via trojans such as Zlob or Vundo. Trojans gain access to computer through security holes. Or this rogue can be installed manually by user from scamers website.
Once installed, this rogue uses well known scheme to scare users into purchasing a licenced version of this fake anti-spyware. It might flood user's computer with alert windows about fake infections and dangerous security problems. Of course these infections then can be removed only with full version of this rogue. But don't be tricked this fake anti-spyware is worthless and what is more dangerous. Please remove this parasite if already infected.
Antivirus 360
Antivirus 360 is a brand new fake spyware remover, program with evil intent. Parasite, as many of its kind, tries to push user into purchasing of a licensed version with falsified threats. The name Antivirus 360 sounds very similar to respected security tool Norton 360 by Symantec. Application makes its own way into userâs computer via trojan Zlob or by manual download. After installation, parasite, flood user with numerous pop-ups with imaginary virus infections and system risks. After these notifications Antivirus360 advertises as an effective program that is able to fix all these problems, and of course it is paid one. Program is very dangerous, it mark windows files as an infections or serious threats. The main purpose of it is to show pop-ups and suck money. About fixing of infections you can forget it wasnât created for that. As a parasite, Antivirus360 can do many serious problems for users, slowdown computer, limit connection of internet, increase loses of personal data and even brake your machine. We recommend you scan your system with reputable spyware remover programs to avoid problems.
Spyware Guard 2008
Spyware Guard 2008 is another scam trying to gain money by manipulating people who are worried about cyber safety. SpywareGuard 2008 (also known as SpywareGuard2008 or Spy Guard 2008) is presented by Pandora-Software, the company that created SpyMaxx, Perfect Cleaner, SpyAway and several other rogue security tools. Pandora Software is known for making fraudulent applications; do not trust anything that comes from this company!
Spyware Guard 2008 uses the same tactics employed by other recent malwares: it offers online scan, reports many spywares on board a computer and generously suggests downloading Spyware Guard 2008 to remove the infections. Do not trust threat reports displayed by Spyware Guard 2008 and do not download this program! If installed, SpywareGuard2008 is extremely difficult to delete. Every single malware report loaded by SpywareGuard 2008 is falsified in order to gain your attention and your money.
Spywareguard2008.com may seem to be legitimate website distributing anti-spyware software, but it only looks genuine at the first glance. If youâll take a closer look, you will find neither a way to contact the company nor some information about creators of Spyware Guard 2008. Spywareguard2008.com offers purchasing SpywareGuard2008 licenses for $49.95, $69.95 and $89.95. Even if Spyware Guard 2008 cost $1, it would be way too much for non-functional program.
Spyware Guard 2008 is a malware. It generates fake system alerts and commercial pop-ups. It may also hijack web browser and redirect you to spywareguard2008.com. Do not pay money for this scam and remove it as soon as possible.
Spyware Protect 2009
Spyware Protect 2009 is a rogue anti-spyware application - fake spyware remover. Usually users infect their systems with this rogue via Vundo or similar type trojans and viruses. SpywareProtect 2009 is configurated to start automatically when system boots. After that, this rogue launches pop-up windows to alert user about fake system infections and security risks. We can even call those alerts standart, because they are very similar to other fake anti-spyware software alerts. Also with alert windows comes officious sound that can be very pesky and overall creates very noisy environment. So, everything is done to scare user into purchasing full version of this rogue, because it is the only way to remove all the infections as they claim. It might be difficult to remove SpywareProtect2009 manually, but it is worth trying, because your private data and information are at risk if the system is infected with this rogue. We recommend you to remove this rogue as soon as possible.
Screen Mate Poo
This malicious program is a trojan, which is always a potent threat for those users, who haven't got reliable defense installed on their PCs. Screen Poo Mate is able to perform a lot of actions, which are often harmless, but really annoying. It's always a good decision to get rid of this pest as soon as possible.
iSafe AntiVirus
iSafe AntiVirus is a brand new rogue anti-spyware application an a clone of VirusResponse Lab 2009. Parasite works as many of its kind, shows misleading information about infections in order to push user into purchasing of a full version. iSafeAntiVirus is a dangerous application that will bring only harm to user. Manually removal process can be very hard because program hides from user and do not appear in add/remove program list. The possibility of Uninstall not provided. Also parasite has ability to recreate itself after removal process. iSafe AntiVirus also is able install additional malware into userâs computer. We recommend you to stay away from iSafeAntiVirus to prevent your own serenity. And delete it on any sight of existence.
Antivirus Pro 2009
Antivirus Pro 2009 is a fake spyware remover program. Application is advertised through the use of trojans that loads security warnings about infections in your system. Additionally, these warnings, also install Antivirus Pro2009 into computer without users permission.
Parasite is configured to start every time you start your computer. AntivirusPro 2009 will make a numerous fake harmful malware files that it detects on system scan. Remember that between the files named as infection may be some Windows system files. As a luck all traced infections and system risks canât be removed till user purchases license. User shouldnât be surprised when he realized that internet browser has been hijacked after AntivirusPro2009 installation. When browsing the web parasite will display a screen claiming that there is an insecure activity. You should ignore these reports and scan your system with real anti-spyware program. We recommend you to delete Antivirus Pro 2009 on any sign of its existing in your computer.
Antivirus XP 2008
Antivirus XP 2008 is a new rogue anti-spyware application that is advertised by malicious websites. Everything is very simple, when users come into site with rogue content it loads fake security warning about infection. After use click on any pop-up or add AntivirusXP 2008 will be downloaded and installed automatically. In some cases this parasite may be installed without userâs permission. Notice that any web site cannot know what is running on your computer.
After Antivirus XP2008 embeds in to the computer it will display large amount of pop-ups with imaginary information about infections. And as a rule all these apparent infections can only be removed after user purchases a license. More AntivirusXP2008 can change a background of monitor into a scaring message stating you are infected. Even more parasite is able to fabricate browser page claiming that Google has found an infection on your computer. Isnât it funny that search engine looks up for the viruses? Of course all these notifications are only a scare tactics and should be ignored. We recommend you to get rid of it as soon as possible.
2009 Antivirus Advance
2009 Antivirus Advance is a fake spyware remover tool that is displayed through the use of trojans that shows misleading notifications about infections. The problem is that these notifications automatically install this parasite into userâs computer. After 2009Antivirus Advance appears on computer it starts automatically when Windows starts. Then user begin get a large amount harmful malware files into computer. Also 2009 AntivirusAdvance will show tons of misleading pop-ups in order to purchase full version of it, because trial cannot handle with it. In fact full version also canât handle with it because only one parasite in your computer is 2009AntivirusAdvance. Parasite may cause serious problems to your computer like visible system slowdown, limited internet connection or even system fail. It could be very hard to remove parasite manually because it hides from user and do not appear in add/remove program list. We recommend you to scan your system with reliable anti-spyware program to prevent all problems that 2009 Antivirus Advance can bring, and delete it as soon as possible if you already have it.