Mal/FakeAv-BC

Posted: November 9, 2009 | Category: Rogue Anti-Spyware Programs
Mal/FakeAv-BC is also known as RogueAntiSpyware.AntivirusPlus, which is a rogue anti-spyware application that detects false positives. Mal/FakeAv-BC constantly creates pop-ups informing the user to purchase a rogue antispyware application "because the system is infected". Do not fall for this malicious lie and have Mal/FakeAv-BC removed immediately.

Downloader.MisleadApp

Posted: November 6, 2009 | Category: Rogue Anti-Spyware Programs
Downloader.MisleadApp is a fake Instagram application that actually redirects the victim to misleading surveys for the purpose of monetizing their traffic. Downloader.MisleadApp is distributed by social networking links that are, rather conveniently, shared by its victims – according to Downloader.MisleadApp's own instructions and in a futile attempt to make the fake Instagram software functional. SpywareRemove.com malware researchers advise you to treat any information given up in these...

MaCatte Antivirus 2009

Posted: November 5, 2009 | Category: Rogue Anti-Spyware Programs
MaCatte Antivirus 2009 MaCatte Antivirus 2009 is a rogue anti-spyware program that attempts to impersonate the McAfee security application. MaCatte Antivirus 2009 once installed, MaCatte Antivirus 2009 is able to display fake parasite results in system scans that it supposedly conducts. The threats detected by MaCatte Antivirus 2009 do not actually exist. MaCatte Antivirus 2009 is not a trusted application and should be detected and removed immediately with a reputable spyware removal tool. MaCatte Antivirus...

BlockProtector

Posted: November 5, 2009 | Category: Rogue Anti-Spyware Programs
BlockProtector BlockProtector is a fake anti-spyware application from the WiniGuard family of rogues that use devious trojans to do their dirty work on an infected system. The malicious parasite creates additional files on the registry that are detected as threats on PC scans. BlockProtector is configured to start as the infected computer is turned on and will run a scan on the machine to find a list of viruses. BlockProtector will attempt to scare the user by displaying warnings and alerts on the screen....

Be-secured2.com

Posted: November 4, 2009 | Category: Rogue Websites
Be-secured2.com is a malicious website that advertises the rogue anti-spyware program Alpha Antivirus . This website will most likely appear if a PC has been infected with trojans which alter the browser settings. The website appears like a Windows Explorer window with a system scan. The scan will pretend to run and then falsely detect tons of spyware on the system. The user will be coaxed to download the Alpha Antivirus program in order to dispose of these fake threats. Do not trust this...

Malware-url.com

Posted: November 4, 2009 | Category: Rogue Websites
Malware-url.com is a malicious website created for the rogue anti-spyware program Alpha Antivirus . Most Internet users are redirected to Malware-url.com after being infected by trojans connected to the Alpha AV scam. The website acts as a warning, stating that the website is malicious and that security software must be purchased. Do not fall for this trap and remove this rogue website immediatley. The following files were created in the system:

BlockKeeper

Posted: November 3, 2009 | Category: Rogue Anti-Spyware Programs
BlockKeeper BlockKeeper is a new rogue anti-spyware from the WiniGuard group of malicious rogues. This parasite is another clone of the BlockScanner and BlockWatcher family of rogue anti-spyware programs. BlockKeeper is no different than any of it's predecessors as it uses downloader trojans and drive-by downloads to infiltrate the system and flood the user with popups and false system notifications. These pop-ups falsely inform the user of an infection or multiple infections present on the system....

BlockScanner

Posted: November 2, 2009 | Category: Rogue Anti-Spyware Programs
BlockScanner BlockScanner is a rogue antispyware software program. BlockScanner is usually installed through the use of trojans. BlockScanner uses fake scan results and mistaken security warnings with an aim to frighten a user to think that his computer is infected. A user is persuaded to buy a full version of the software. The particular trojan that installs BlockScanner will also show false Windows Security Center popup windows. After installation, BlockScanner will register itself in the Windows...

BlockWatcher

Posted: October 30, 2009 | Category: Rogue Anti-Spyware Programs
BlockWatcher BlockWatcher is the latest rogue anti-spyware program spyware which poses as a program or a malicious website. BlockWatcher It generally acts as spyware removal software or a registry repair utility but in fact uses its own dangerous programs to hijack itself into the computer and frighten the user by flooding the desktop with false system errors and critical spyware infections warnings. Most of BlockWatcher's spyware tools uses Trojan Zlob or Vundo Trojan horses to persuade computer...

Windows Enterprise Suite

Posted: October 29, 2009 | Category: Rogue Anti-Spyware Programs
Windows Enterprise Suite Windows Enterprise Suite is a rogue anti-spyware program. WindowsEnterpriseSuite is considered to be part of the family of rogues which goes together with Volcano Security Suite . Research has proven how each of the above mentioned rogue program tends to make use of similar confusing ways so as to entice trustful computer users to purchase the full version of this deceitful security program.

SoftBarrier

Posted: October 28, 2009 | Category: Rogue Anti-Spyware Programs
SoftBarrier SoftBarrier is a fake security application that comes from the family of rogue anti-spyware programs known as WiniGuard , Soft Cop , Save Defense and others. Trojan horse infections are known to automatically install the SoftBarrier program onto computers over the internet. Once this process has taken place, computer users are usually prompted by fake parasite notifications. In addition, system scans are initiated by SoftBarrier that return bogus parasite results. These efforts are...

Desktop Defender 2010

Posted: October 28, 2009 | Category: Rogue Anti-Spyware Programs
Desktop Defender 2010 Desktop Defender 2010 is a rogue security application affiliated with the Contraviro and UnVirex rogueware family. Desktop Defender 2010 (DesktopDefender2010, DesktopDefender 2010, Desktop Defender2010) is likely to introduce itself as a legitimate security tool, which declares to detect and remove suspicious software programs. This is nothing more than a tactic used by this software program in order to force users to install and later purchase the full Desktop Defender 2010 application....

Volcano Security Suite

Posted: October 27, 2009 | Category: Rogue Anti-Spyware Programs
Volcano Security Suite is a rogue antispyware program that uses a fake scanner to lure its victims into taking part in fraudulent transactions. When executed, Volcano Security Suite pretends to scan the computer and delivers a predefined list of infections that aren't there. Volcano Security Suite program is not going to get rid of the spyware on your computer but might expose you to more security threats. When VolcanoSecuritySuite is installed, it configures itself to run automatically...

Spyware-url.com

Posted: October 26, 2009 | Category: Rogue Websites
Spyware-url.com is a malicious website, which is used to promote the rogue anti-spyware program Alpha Antivirus . Users may be redirected to Spyware-url.com which is a result of browser hijacking, accomplished by trojans which change the browser settings on the affected user's computer. The user is redirected to the URL named Spyware-url.com/block.php. The page is a popup, which announces the user that the website being browsed at the particular point in time is not secure, and encourages...

Malware-domain.com

Posted: October 26, 2009 | Category: Rogue Websites
Malware-domain.com is a malicious domain, used to advertise the bogus anti-spyware program Alpha Antivirus . Users may be redirected to this website after the system has been affected by a Trojan horse. Malware-domain.com is, in fact, no more than a popup, which declares that the website that's presently being used is not secure and that security software is needed. The popup encourages the user to download Alpha Antivirus. Users are strongly recommended to not trust this website and remove...