Malware Defense

Posted: December 21, 2009 | Category: Rogue Anti-Spyware Programs
Malware Defense Malware Defense is a rogue anti-spyware program created to deceive computer users and steal their money. Malware Defense gets onto your system and it starts constantly scanning your PC. Then it starts detecting files which are created in advance and recognized as malicious. All of the tactics leads to urging the computer user purchase Malware Defense. Do not fall for this trickery and terminate Malware Defense immediately.

ProtectPcs

Posted: December 21, 2009 | Category: Rogue Anti-Spyware Programs
ProtectPcs ProtectPcs is a malicious anti-spyware application from the Winisoft family. ProtectPcs is installed when a video codec is downloaded or an update for a flash player is installed. ProtectPcs uses Trojans to configure the Windows registry to produce a system scan every time Windows is turned on. These Trojans create files which are later recognized as threats by the fake software. ProtectPcs should be terminated immediately once detected.

DataDoctor 2010

Posted: December 21, 2009 | Category: Rogue Anti-Spyware Programs
DataDoctor 2010 DataDoctor 2010 is another fake Windows program created to mislead computer users to purchase rogue software. DataDoctor 2010 deceives computer users with fake error alerts and warning messages like: "Unrecognized disk driver command." "Windows has recovered from a serious error. Some files can be corrupted. Disk checking is strongly recommended." "Unable to open the file due to data corruption." DataDoctor 2010 spreads via corrupt websites which employ a script that installs itself on the...

SysDefence

Posted: December 17, 2009 | Category: Rogue Anti-Spyware Programs
SysDefence SysDefence is a malicious rogue antispyware program which has been created to deceive unaware users to waste their money. SysDefence is a part of the bestRogue family which comprises of TheDefend , GuardPCS , Security Fighter and a lot of more destructive rogue antispyware programs that try to trick people. Users may receive false system scans, false system scan report results or any false computer security announcements because the main goal of SysDefence is to persuade users to purchase...

Winsecurepro2010.com

Posted: December 16, 2009 | Category: Rogue Websites
Winsecurepro2010.com is a malicious website that is designed, by hackers, to promote and sell the rogue anti-spyware program known as Antivirus Live . Winsecurepro2010.com was also known to promote other rogues such as Antivirus System Pro. Hackers have created the Winsecurepro2010.com website as a promotional tool for their malicious applications. Winsecurepro2010.com should never be visited or trusted. The following files were created in the system:

TheDefend

Posted: December 16, 2009 | Category: Rogue Anti-Spyware Programs
TheDefend TheDefend is a rogue anti-spyware application. TheDefend may be installed without notice from a malicious source. TheDefend may display several misleading popup messages that warn computer users of an imaginary parasite installation. TheDefend may be offered as a solution to removing parasites that it supposedly finds during a system scan. All of the results in system scans performed by TheDefend are bogus and cannot be trusted. TheDefend must be removed once detected to preserve the normal...

System Adware Scanner 2010

Posted: December 16, 2009 | Category: Rogue Anti-Spyware Programs
System Adware Scanner 2010 System Adware Scanner 2010 is rather irrelevant to its name because it is not a legitimate scanning application. System Adware Scanner 2010 is similar to other rogue anti-spyware programs such as Live Security Platinum and Security Shield 2012 that through the use of various unexpected popup notifications and bogus system scan results is able to persuade computer users into purchasing a full version of the System Adware Scanner 2010 app. System Adware Scanner 2010 should never be used...

GuardPcs

Posted: December 15, 2009 | Category: Rogue Anti-Spyware Programs
GuardPcs GuardPcs is a rogue anti-spyware program which disguises itself as an online virus scanner. GuardPcs also pretends to be video codec or Macromedia Flash components used for viewing online videos. Once active, GuardPcs immediately alters the system configuration and starts producing fake virus scans. Dozens of so-called threats will soon be displayed, but these are all fabricated to delude the user into purchasing another version of GuardPcs. Do not become another hapless victim of cyber crime...

WeatherStudio

Posted: December 14, 2009 | Category: Rogue Anti-Spyware Programs
WeatherStudio is a malicious adware program that appears as an Internet Explorer browser toolbar. WeatherStudio, as the name suggests, produces web links to weather forecasts as well as various other links that are weather-related. WeatherStudio churns out annoying pop ups, and proves extremely difficult to get rid of, as it reappears after being deleted from the system. WeatherStudio also has the ability to cause unwanted computer problems which seriously puts PC safety at risk. Do not give...

IGuardPc

Posted: December 11, 2009 | Category: Rogue Anti-Spyware Programs
IGuardPc IGuardPc or I Guard PC, is a fake anti-spyware application. IGuardPc comes from the malicious group of hackers that created other fake security programs such as REAnti . IGuardPc, just like its predecessors, does not have the ability to detect and remove parasites from a PC. IGuardPc may claim to have the ability to clean your system of spyware but do not trust that. IGuardPc is nothing more than another illicit program that will attempt to extort money from you by use of several...

Comscore.C

Posted: December 11, 2009 | Category: Rogue Anti-Spyware Programs
Comscore.C is a spyware application that is downloaded onto a PC without clearly disclosing all of its functions or without obtaining direct permission from the computer owner. Comscore.C slips onto a machine unnoticed, usually attached to popular applications, such as file-sharing software, or via browser security vulnerabilities. Comscore.C is capable of collecting passwords, bank statements and any other personal data recorded via keystrokes. Comscore.C may prove quite difficult to...

FakeAlert-BB

Posted: December 11, 2009 | Category: Rogue Anti-Spyware Programs
FakeAlert-BB is a malicious Trojan which stealthily enters the system and operates undetected. Once active FakeAlert-BB will run a fake system scan and produce a false report, warning that the system has become infected. FakeAlert-BB will then start promoting the rogue anti-spyware program Advanced Virus Remover using annoying pop-up advertisements. Ignore this trickery and do not purchase this useless product. FakeAlert-BB poses a security threat to any PC and should be removed immediately.

Internet Security 2010

Posted: December 10, 2009 | Category: Rogue Anti-Spyware Programs
Internet Security 2010 Internet Security 2010 is a deceiving application that attempts to scare computer users into purchasing a full version of the Internet Security 2010 program. Internet Security 2010 is related to other rogue anti-spyware programs such as Advanced Virus Remover in the way that it uses misleading popup notifications and bogus system scan results to make computer users believe that they need this security program to remove detected threats. Computer users must understand that Internet...

DefenceLab

Posted: December 10, 2009 | Category: Rogue Anti-Spyware Programs
DefenceLab DefenceLab (or DefenceLab Removal Tools) is a rogue anti-virus program which promotes itself as a reliable security application. DefenceLab claims to be "the most downloaded software on CNET's Download.com", and convinces PC users to install its trialware. Once DefenceLab is active, it will start promoting a so-called "registered" version. Both the trialware and the paid version of DefenceLab are useless and should be avoided at all costs. DefenceLab can also be downloaded via fake multimedia...

SiteAdware

Posted: December 10, 2009 | Category: Rogue Anti-Spyware Programs
SiteAdware SiteAdware is a fake anti-spyware program manufactured by the same group of anonymous badware scammers who created the rogue programs AntiTroy , RESpyWare , and REAnti . SiteAdware infects unsuspecting users' systems via Trojans, malicious websites and social engineering scams. SiteAdware creates several files with random names and places them in Windows system folders. The files are actually harmless but will be detected as dangerous when SiteAdware launches a fake system scan. Warning...