ShieldSafeness

Posted: October 26, 2009 | Category: Rogue Anti-Spyware Programs
ShieldSafeness ShieldSafeness is a deceptive software program that gives fake notifications of security threats. In addition, it shows false alerts on a user's computer to make the person think their PC is seriously affected by spyware, adware, Trojans and other types of malware. While running, ShieldSafeness will encourage a user to purchase for a full version of the application to remove threats. Reported infections do not really exist. Commonly, Shield Safeness does not discover legitimate parasites or...

SoftStronghold

Posted: October 26, 2009 | Category: Rogue Anti-Spyware Programs
SoftStronghold SoftStronghold is a rogue antispyware program that was created by the same group of hackers that made the fake security programs Soft Cop , WiniGuard and SoftSoldier . SoftStronghold is installed from false online spyware scanners. They display that a user's computer is affected and he must install software to remove all threats. SoftStronghold is a Trojan. When downloaded and run, a Trojan will install SoftStronghold, create many malicious files with random names and set SoftStronghold...

WinAntivirus

Posted: October 23, 2009 | Category: Rogue Anti-Spyware Programs
WinAntivirus a rogue anti-spyware program or security software application that use a variety of forms of deception and/or unethical means or exhibit a history of negligent fake positives to goad the end user to buy the full version. Sometimes WinAntivirus application might be downloaded with some form of undesirable software where rogue application is provided to the customer as a mean to remove the undesirable software. WinAntivirus might enter user's privacy, collect and steal user's...

SoftVeteran

Posted: October 22, 2009 | Category: Rogue Anti-Spyware Programs
SoftVeteran SoftVeteran is a rogue security program. SoftVeteran is installed through Trojans that are disguise as Flash updates or video codecs. Legitimate video codecs are necessary for watching an online video. Once this particular Trojan is installed, it will load SoftVeteran onto a computer as well as create a large number of malicious files throughout the C:\Windows and C:\Windows\System32 directories. SoftVeteran comes from the group of hackers that created other rogues such as WiniGuard ,...

Regfixguide.com

Posted: October 21, 2009 | Category: Rogue Websites
Regfixguide.com is a malicious website with the goal to promote the rogue anti-spyware program Soft Cop . Regfixguide.com displays an online system scan that resembles a blue MS-DOS screen. The scan is absolutely false and it's meant to encourage users to download Soft Cop, which is a fake software. Computer users should not download any programs, including Soft Cop, or provide credit card information to Regfixguide.com. The following files were created in the system:

Soft Cop

Posted: October 19, 2009 | Category: Rogue Anti-Spyware Programs
Soft Cop SoftCop is a fake anti-spyware program with tricky nature. It provides fake reports of threats on a user's computer. SoftCop does not warn a user of its aims to install on user's PC; it only installs all by itself ignoring and in spite of the authorization needs. That's because SoftCop is aided by infections such as a backdoor trojan which stays unidentified even after an executed attack. Those trojans gives the pathway for SoftCop unregistered copy that is trialware to enter inside and alter...

TRE Antivirus

Posted: October 19, 2009 | Category: Rogue Anti-Spyware Programs
TRE Antivirus TRE Antivirus is a rogue anti-spyware program. TRE Antivirus comes from the group of hackers that make and sell the fake security programs such as WiniGuard and Soft Cop. TRE Antivirus is not able to detect and remove parasite threats even thought it seems that it detects it in a system scan. The system scan conducted by TRE Antivirus is bogus. TRE Antivirus does not have the capability to detect and remove parasites. TRE Antivirus may also display several misleading popup adverts....

PC Scout

Posted: October 16, 2009 | Category: Rogue Anti-Spyware Programs
PC Scout PC Scout (PCScout) is a rogue anti-spyware application that uses devious tactics to extort money from unsuspecting computer users. PC Scout was found to come from the same group of hackers that create and market the fake security programs known as Protection System and Active Security . PC Scout, once installed, is able to plaster the infected computer's screen with several misleading popup warnings and conduct system scans that return falsified parasite results. PC Scout in full or...

Scan.stopandscanyourpc.com

Posted: October 15, 2009 | Category: Rogue Websites
Scan.stopandscanyourpc.com is a malicious web site that was created by hackers to promote Smart Protector which is a rogue anti-spyware program. Once visited, Scan.stopandscanyourpc.com will appear to scan your computer only to return bogus results. Each instance of Scan.stopandscanyourpc.com was created to push you into purchasing the full Smart Protector application. Computer users should not fall for the devious tricks carries out by Scan.stopandscanyourpc.com. The following...

Scan.clearedpcsecurity.com

Posted: October 15, 2009 | Category: Rogue Websites
Scan.clearedpcsecurity.com is a devious website that was created to sell and promote the fake security application Smart Protector . Scan.clearedpcsecurity.com can be very misleading in the way that it claims Smart Protector can rid your system of parasites. Scan.clearedpcsecurity.com will pretend to scan your computer for parasites only to return falsified results. Scan.clearedpcsecurity.com is not a trusted web page and should never be visited under any conditions. The following...

Soft Soldier

Posted: October 15, 2009 | Category: Rogue Anti-Spyware Programs
Soft Soldier (SoftSoldier) is a rogue anti-spyware program that comes from the hackers that created WiniGuard , Trust Soldier , Safe Fighter and Trust Fighter , which are fake security applications. Soft Soldier, through the use of fake popup messages and bogus system scans, attempts to push computer users into purchasing a full version of Soft Soldier making them believe that it will resolve all issues it detected. Soft Soldier is not able to detect or remove legitimate computer...

Active Security

Posted: October 15, 2009 | Category: Rogue Anti-Spyware Programs
Active Security Active Security is a rogue anti-spyware program that uses misleading tactics to extort money from unsuspecting computer users. Active Security falsely claims that it is able to speed up system performance but does just the opposite. Once installed, Active Security can greatly reduce system performance and populate the hard drive with malicious files. Active Security usually tricks computer users into purchasing a full version of Active Security through bogus popup messages and fabricated...

Antispywarecomputerscan14.com

Posted: October 14, 2009 | Category: Rogue Websites
Antispywarecomputerscan14.com is a malicious website made by hackers to spread malicious files and applications that could extort money from unsuspecting computer users. Antispywarecomputerscan14.com may prompt system scans on your screen that return many falsified results only to push you into purchasing some bogus security application. Antispywarecomputerscan14.com is not a trusted website for security information or needs.

Antispywarecomputerscan8.com

Posted: October 14, 2009 | Category: Rogue Websites
Antispywarecomputerscan8.com is a web browser hijacker that is associated with the hackers that spread the rogue anti-spyware program Alpha Antivirus . Antispywarecomputerscan8.com may install the Alpha Antivirus program on your computer without permission and later resulting in several misleading popup messages and fabricated system scans. Antispywarecomputerscan8.com is not a trusted website.

Newsystem-scanner.net

Posted: October 14, 2009 | Category: Rogue Websites
Newsystem-scanner.net is a potentially dangerous website that was designed by hackers to spread unwanted malware. Newsystem-scanner.net can download and install malicious files or applications without your permission resulting in damage to your computer. Newsystem-scanner.net is not a viable source for security solutions.