SearchAndDestroy

Posted: March 5, 2008 | Category: Rogue Anti-Spyware Programs
SearchAndDestroy SearchAndDestroy is a rogue anti-spyware application that reports exaggerated spyware results. Once installed, SearchAndDestroy will automatically load and scan your system only to display false positives in hopes of tricking you into buying the full version of the program. SearchAndDestroy has no affiliation to Spybot Search & Destroy. SearchAndDestroy program may be difficult to remove manually, and will continue to try to recreate itself.

IntelligentAdvisor

Posted: March 5, 2008 | Category: Rogue Anti-Spyware Programs
IntelligentAdvisor is a fraudulent anti-spyware application designed to lure gullible computer users out of their money by using scare tactics. IntelligentAdvisor may be brought into your machine by a Zlob.Trojan that may be downloaded bundled in a fake video codec or can be installed through the MP3z program. As soon as IntelligentAdvisor is installed, it will display false error notifications of virus threats it "found" on your computer. IntelligentAdvisor will then prompt you to purchase...

TheLastDefender.com

Posted: March 5, 2008 | Category: Rogue Anti-Spyware Programs
TheLastDefender (also known as TheLastDefender.com) is a deceitful anti-spyware application. TheLastDefender is promoted by www.thelastdefender.com as "the most advanced tool on the Web, designed specifically for detection and removal of spyware" but, in fact, is just another malicious way to profit from gullible computer users. TheLastDefender may be brought into your computer system by a Trojan via browser security loopholes. TheLastDefender is designed to intimidate computer users by...

PrivacyConductor

Posted: March 5, 2008 | Category: Rogue Anti-Spyware Programs
PrivacyConductor is a corrupt anti-spyware application. PrivacyConductor is advertised aggressively on malicious websites that have the ability to emulate a scan of your computer and label legitimate or non-existent programs as privacy and security risks. If you download and install trial version of PrivacyConductor, it will "detect" even more threats that can only be eliminated by the full version of the program, which you are prompted to purchase. Another malevolent attribute of...

TheSpyBot

Posted: March 3, 2008 | Category: Rogue Anti-Spyware Programs
TheSpyBot TheSpyBot is a rogue anti-spyware program that reports exaggerated spyware results. TheSpyBot launches on Windows startup and may generate large numbers of popup adverts. TheSpyBot will also display notifications of imaginary security risks in its attempts to get the user to purchase the full version. TheSpyBot program can be difficult to remove manually, and will continue to try to recreate itself.

Killspy.net

Posted: March 3, 2008 | Category: Rogue Anti-Spyware Programs
Killspy.net is a corrupt anti-spyware application that may be brought onto your computer by a Trojan via browser security cracks. Once installed, Killspy.net executes a fake scan that is performed in ridiculously short period of time. Killspy.net then notifies you of the threats it "found" and offers to eliminate them if you purchase the full version of the program. Killspy.net is a scam and should not be trusted! Immediate removal of Killspy.net is strongly recommended. The...

CleanPCTool

Posted: March 1, 2008 | Category: Rogue Anti-Spyware Programs
CleanPCTool is a rogue anti-spyware program that uses schemes to trick computer users into purchasing the full CleanPCTool program. CleanPCTool displays several popups and alert messages when it is installed. CleanPCTool may come from a Trojan infection or malicious website where it can be downloaded and installed without your permission or knowledge. CleanPCTool may be difficult to manually remove. It is recommended to use a good spyware removal tool to rid your computer of the CleanPCTool...

HardDriveGuard

Posted: February 24, 2008 | Category: Rogue Anti-Spyware Programs
HardDriveGuard is a delusory anti-spyware application. HardDriveGuard is commonly brought onto your system by various Trojans, or bogus advertising. As soon as HardDriveGuard is installed, it will display large amounts of fake virus threat messages and try to trick you into buying the full version of the corrupt program, giving fake promises that it will sweep all of the parasites found in your system. HardDriveGuard is a scam and should not be trusted. Immediate removal of HardDriveGuard is...

SwiftCleaner

Posted: February 22, 2008 | Category: Rogue Anti-Spyware Programs
SwiftCleaner SwiftCleaner is a rogue anti-spyware application. SwiftCleaner is downloaded and installed onto your computer by a Trojan called Zlob . Once SwiftCleaner is installed, it launches on Windows startup and bombards you with fake warning messages. SwiftCleaner will try to scare you into buying its full version by displaying misleading virus threat reports. SwiftCleaner program may be difficult to remove manually, and will continue to try to recreate itself.

VipAntiSpyware

Posted: February 21, 2008 | Category: Rogue Anti-Spyware Programs
VipAntiSpyware VipAntiSpyware is a rogue anti-spyware application. VipAntiSpyware is often downloaded and installed by a Trojan, through browser security holes, or via other unconventional and unethical mechanisms. Once installed, VipAntiSpyware will display notifications of imaginary security and privacy risks in its attempts to get the user to purchase the full version and may generate system slowdown and instability. This program can be extremely difficult to manually remove.

WinPerformance

Posted: February 21, 2008 | Category: Rogue Anti-Spyware Programs
WinPerformance WinPerformance is a rogue anti-spyware application. WinPerformance is often brought to your computer by a Trojan Zlob , which exploits weak points in browser security systems. Once Zlob is installed in your system, WinPerformance will perform a scan that will result in exaggerated threat reports. WinPerformance will then repeatedly offer you to eliminate the threats it "found" if you purchase the non-existent full version of the program.

XpCleanerPro

Posted: February 21, 2008 | Category: Rogue Anti-Spyware Programs
XpCleanerPro is a corrupt anti-spyware application, and is a clone of the notorious XPAntiVirus. XpCleanerPro may be brought to your system with the help of various Trojans, or can be downloaded directly from developer’s website (www.xpcleanerpro.com). Once installed on your system, XpCleanerPro will carry through a fake scan that will result in deceitful error messages that are generated to scare credible computer users into purchasing the non-existent full version of the program that is...

SpyBurner

Posted: February 20, 2008 | Category: Rogue Anti-Spyware Programs
SpyBurner SpyBurner (clone of notorious FilesSecure ) is a recent rogue anti-spyware application. SpyBurner is promoted as a product of a "fast growing" internet company, but, in fact, is another scam. SpyBurner is often brought to your computer by a Trojan Zlob , which exploits weak points in browser security systems. Once Zlob is installed in your system, SpyBurner will perform a scan that will result in exaggerated threat reports. SpyBurner will then repeatedly offer you to eliminate the threats...

AntiSpywareUpdates

Posted: February 14, 2008 | Category: Rogue Anti-Spyware Programs
AntiSpywareUpdates, a clone of TrustedProtection is a rogue anti-spyware application that is usually brought to your computer by a Trojan called Zlob . Once installed, this malicious parasite will display deceitful error reports in hopes of tricking you into buying the full version of the program, which is actually worthless. AntiSpywareUpdates will only consume your system's processing power, and it is strongly advised to remove this parasite from your system as soon as possible....

Pestbot

Posted: February 14, 2008 | Category: Rogue Anti-Spyware Programs
Pestbot Pestbot is a rogue anti-spyware application. Pestbot is often downloaded and installed by a Trojan, through browser security holes, or via other unconventional and unethical mechanisms. Once installed, Pestbot will display notifications of imaginary security and privacy risks in its attempts to get the user to purchase the full version and may generate system slowdown and instability. This program can be extremely difficult to manually remove.