SpyGuardPro

Posted: November 19, 2007 | Category: Rogue Anti-Spyware Programs
SpyGuardPro is a rogue anti-spyware program that is often downloaded and installed typically through a Trojan named Zlob. Once you're infected, Trojan Zlob will show fake notifications of imaginary security and privacy risks to make you believe that Microsoft Windows is reporting a spyware infection. Although SpyGuardPro may appear to be a legitimate application for the removal of spyware, it may display false spyware reports during scan to lure you into purchasing SpyGuardPro.

VirusProtect

Posted: November 13, 2007 | Category: Rogue Anti-Spyware Programs
VirusProtect VirusProtect, or VirusProtect v.3.8, is a rogue anti-spyware application designed to scare you into purchasing VirusProtect's full version with misleading warning messages that pop up on your Taskbar. VirusProtect is usually downloaded and installed via ZLOB/MediaAccess Codec installer from an adult site. Once you're infected, the Zlob Trojan will display misleading warning messages. VirusProtect warning messages claim that your computer is infected with dangerous parasites in an attempt to...

IE Defender

Posted: October 25, 2007 | Category: Rogue Anti-Spyware Programs
IE Defender IE Defender is a rogue anti-spyware program due to its deceptive and aggressive advertising practices. IE Defender and its marketing affiliates are distributing and installing IE Defender's anti-spyware program through a download which is bundled with a trojan triggered by a browser helper object (BHO). Many of these trojan bundled downloads are located in sites which offer a "video codec" to be able to view free adult entertainment videos. After your PC is infected with the trojan...

VirusRay

Posted: October 22, 2007 | Category: Rogue Anti-Spyware Programs
VirusRay VirusRay, or VirusRay 3.8, is a rogue spyware removal tool designed to trick users into purchasing its full rogue version by showing misleading warning messages on the Taskbar. VirusRay is usually downloaded and installed via ZLOB/MediaAccess Codec installer from an adult site. Once executed, VirusRay will scan your machine and use false positives in order to frighten you into purchasing the full version of the program. Although VirusRay may appear to be undamaging, it is a security risk to...

XPAntivirus

Posted: October 12, 2007 | Category: Rogue Anti-Virus Programs
XP Antivirus (also known as XP Anti Virus 2008, XPAnti Virus and XP Antivirus 2008) is a fake spyware removal tool that is usually downloaded onto your computer by a Trojan (most likely the Zlob Trojan) or under other dubious circumstances. XP Antivirus is not a legitimate spyware removal tool. XP Antivirus has moved on to be cloned onto other rogue anti-spyware programs like Antivirus 2009 , Antivirus 2008 , Vista Antivirus 2008 , Windows Antivirus 2008 and others. Once downloaded,...

Awola

Posted: September 25, 2007 | Category: Rogue Anti-Spyware Programs
Awola Awola is a rogue anti-spyware application that is often downloaded and installed without user knowledge or consent. Awola is often downloaded and installed by a Trojan called Zlob . Once installed, Awola will display a fake security message similar to a Windows notification pops up saying your PC is infected with malware. Awola's warning message is used to lure you into purchasing, downloading and installing their program to remove the imaginary spyware.

SystemDefender

Posted: September 24, 2007 | Category: Rogue Anti-Spyware Programs
SystemDefender SystemDefender is a rogue security product that creates junk files on your system for the purpose of falsely labeling them as well-known infections. SystemDefender is also a serious security threat since SystemDefender may block a wide range of security and diagnostic programs that Windows needs to run properly. It's important to delete SystemDefender if you should find it on your PC, and to take preemptive defensive measures to prevent SystemDefender's infection; SystemDefender is likely...

AntiSpyware Shield

Posted: September 13, 2007 | Category: Rogue Anti-Spyware Programs
AntiSpyware Shield AntiSpywareShield is a fake anti-spyware program that is related to Dr. Antispy. AntiSpywareShield is downloaded and installed by a Trojan, through browser security holes, or via other unconventional and unethical mechanisms. Once it is installed, AntiSpywareShield will show notifications of imaginary security and privacy risks in its attempts to trick the user into purchasing the full version of the application and may even cause sluggish performance of your computer.

AntiVirGear

Posted: September 13, 2007 | Category: Rogue Anti-Spyware Programs
AntiVirGear AntiVirGear is a rogue anti-spyware application designed to scare you into purchasing AntiVirGear's full version by showing misleading warning messages on your Taskbar. AntiVirGear is usually downloaded and installed via ZLOB/MediaAccess Codec installer from an adult site. AntiVirGear scans your computer and uses false positives in order to frighten you into buying the full program. Although AntiVirGear may appear to be harmless, it is a security risk to your computer and it may actually...

W32/CTX

Posted: September 5, 2007 | Category: Rogue Anti-Virus Programs
W32/CTX is a worm that will be received in an e-mail as an attachment called SETUP.EXE. The icon for the file looks just like a standard Windows icon, except for the color. The message within the e-mail is a simple smiley ":)". While W32/CTX is in memory, it will scan all of the following file types for potential victims by picking out e-mail addresses: DBX, EML, HTM, HTML, IEX, MBX, NCH, TXT. W32/CTX uses several techniques designed to evade detection by anti-virus software products.

PC Cleaner2007

Posted: July 31, 2007 | Category: Rogue Anti-Spyware Programs
PC Cleaner2007 PCCleaner2007 is a corrupt PC cleanup program that that infiltrates systems with the help of certain Trojans and loopholes in browser security settings. Once it is installed onto your PC, PCCleaner2007 will display notifications of imaginary security risks in its attempts to scare the user to buy the full version of the program. PCCleaner2007 launches on Windows startup and may display an icon in the system tray. PCCleaner2007 is affiliated with the Banbra Trojan.

AntiSpyStorm

Posted: July 31, 2007 | Category: Rogue Anti-Spyware Programs
AntiSpyStorm AntispyStorm, a clone of DioCleaner, is a rogue anti-spyware program that uses deceptive tactics to trick you into buying their full version of the program. AntispyStorm attempts to scare you into purchasing their software by displaying fake Warning messages that your PC is infected. AntispyStorm is downloaded by Trojans through browser security holes.

MalwareBurn

Posted: July 26, 2007 | Category: Rogue Anti-Spyware Programs
MalwareBurn MalwareBurn , a clone of SpyViper Pro and SpyShield , is a rogue anti-spyware program that uses deceptive tactics to trick you into purchasing their software. MalwareBurn displays fake warning messages on your taskbar stating that your PC is infected with spyware. MalwareBurn attempts to scare you into purchasing the full version of the program. MalwareBurn is usually downloaded and installed by various types of Trojans.

SuperSpywareKiller

Posted: July 22, 2007 | Category: Rogue Anti-Spyware Programs
Super Spyware Killer is a corrupt anti-spyware program designed to goad users into purchasing its full rogue version. Super Spyware Killer may be installed to your system together with fake video codec, via browser security holes or by using other unconventional delivery methods. The makers of Super Spyware Killer only want to steal your money by offering this rogue. Super Spyware Killer shouldn't be trusted and is advised to be removed with no delay.

VirusProtect Pro

Posted: July 1, 2007 | Category: Rogue Anti-Spyware Programs
VirusProtect Pro VirusProtect Pro, also known as VirusProtectPro , is the latest rogue anti-spyware program to come out from the makers of SpyDawn and VirusBurst . Do not confuse VirusProtect Pro with VirusProtect , which is the newest addition to the rogue anti-spyware program family. VirusProtect Pro is installed by a trojan called Zlob , which attempts to trick you into buying the alleged anti-spyware program. Once you're infected with VirusProtect Pro, a fake security message similar to a...