Archive for the ‘Spyware Removal’ Category
SpyLocked is a rogue anti-spyware program that displays fake security notifications in order to trick you into purchasing their full version. SpyLocked may change your desktop settings to issue fake warning messages, hijack the web browser and redirect you to unwanted web sites. SpyLocked installs malicious files and automatically downloads itself onto your computer, which makes SpyLocked difficult to remove.
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Posted June 26th, 2007 & Last Updated Aug 10, 2007
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Dr. AntiSpy is a rogue anti-spyware program that pops up fake security notifications in order to trick you into purchasing their full version. Dr. AntiSpy may change your desktop settings to issue fake warning messages, hijack the web browser and redirect you to unwanted web sites. Dr. AntiSpy secretly installs and automatically downloads itself onto your computer, therefore, Dr. AntiSpy may be difficult to remove manually.
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Posted June 21st, 2007 & Last Updated Sep 12, 2007
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SpyCrush is a rogue anti-spyware/registry cleaner program that displays fake security notifications in order to trick you into purchasing their full version. SpyCrush may change your desktop settings to issue fake warning messages, hijack the web browser and redirect you to unwanted web sites. SpyCrush installs malicious files and automatically downloads itself onto your computer, which makes SpyCrush difficult to remove.
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Posted June 19th, 2007 & Last Updated Aug 10, 2007
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ContraVirus is a rogue anti-spyware program that displays fake security notifications in order to trick you into purchasing their full version. ContraVirus may change your desktop settings to issue fake warning messages, hijack the web browser and redirect you to unwanted web sites. ContraVirus installs malicious files and automatically downloads itself onto your computer, which makes ContraVirus difficult to remove.
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Posted June 18th, 2007 & Last Updated Aug 10, 2007
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SpyDawn may look like a legitimate application for the removal of spyware, but it’s really a malicious program that issues fake warnings in an attempt to trick you into buying SpyDawn. SpyDawn may secretly install and automatically download itself onto your computer.
You may be infected with SpyDawn if the file %program_files%\SpyDawn\SpyDawn.exe appears on your computer.
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Posted February 14th, 2007 & Last Updated Aug 10, 2007
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AntiVermins may look like a legitimate application for the removal of spyware, but it’s really a malicious program that issues fake warnings in an attempt to trick you into buying AntiVermins. AntiVermins secretly installs and automatically downloads itself onto your computer.
You may be infected with AntiVermins if the file %program_files%\antivermins\antivermins.exe appears on your computer.
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Posted December 18th, 2006 & Last Updated Aug 10, 2007
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MovieLand, or MediaPipe, is a P2P program program that comes with a 3 day free trial. The problem with MovieLand is that after the trial expires, it displays annoying popups reminding you that you owe money. These MovieLand popups can hinder the ability to use your computer. Movieland installs malicious files that allow it to keep popping up requests for payment, making it difficult to remove.
You may be infected with MovieLand if the file %program_files%\movieland\movieland.exe appears on your computer.
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Posted September 25th, 2006 & Last Updated Aug 10, 2007
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VirusBurst, or VirusRescue, is a rogue anti-spyware program that displays fake security notifications in order to trick you into purchasing their full version.
VirusBurst may change your desktop settings to issue fake warning messages, hijack the web browser and redirect you to unwanted web sites. VirusBurst installs malicious files and automatically downloads itself onto your computer, which makes VirusBurst difficult to remove.
You may be infected with VirusBurst if the file %program_files%\virusburst\virusburst.exe appears on your computer.
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Posted September 25th, 2006 & Last Updated Aug 10, 2007
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SystemDoctor is a rogue anti-spyware/registry cleaner program that displays fake security notifications in order to trick you into purchasing their full version. SystemDoctor may change your desktop settings to issue fake warning messages, hijack the web browser and redirect you to unwanted web sites. SystemDoctor installs malicious files and automatically downloads itself onto your computer, which makes SystemDoctor difficult to remove.
You may be infected with SystemDoctor if the file %program_files%\systemdoctor\dystemdoctor.exe appears on your computer
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Posted September 25th, 2006 & Last Updated Aug 10, 2007
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VirusRescue is a rogue anti-spyware program that displays fake security notifications in order to trick you into purchasing their full version. VirusRescue may change your desktop settings to issue fake warning messages, hijack the web browser and redirect you to unwanted web sites. VirusRescue secretly installs and automatically downloads itself onto your computer, therefore, VirusRescue may be difficult to remove manually.
You may be infected with VirusRescue if the file %program_files%\virusrescue\virusrescue.exe appears on your computer.
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Posted August 23rd, 2006 & Last Updated Aug 10, 2007
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