2 November 2009
Block Scanner
There will be no permission asked when Block Scanner (also called as BlockScanner) will decide to reach compromised computer and install its trialware into it. With a help of Trojans, BlockScanner secretly enters the system and enables anti-virus program there for not being caught. Because Block Scanner is known to be a clone of other rogue anti-spywares, for example Soft Soldier, Soft Veteran or Soft Cop, further this fake security tool similarly starts seeking only to swindle the money from unaware PC users. Tons of fake system scanners, security notifications and alerts are used by this scam, so please be aware and delete Block Scanner.
Block Scanner, just after being installed without any sight of a user, starts posing to scan the computer for malware. Numerous infections, for example Trojans, worms, rootkits or other malware are found and they all are reported for the user hoping to scare him. After being trapped and bombarded by these fake security notifications, PC owner is highly expected to confirm the payment for the “licensed†version of Block Scanner. With a help of browser hijacker, Block Scanner redirects people into its “official†website where the payment can be made. Please, act opposite because you will only support the scammers and will not increase protection of your computer. Block Scanner must be removed without wasting any minute.
Delete the files, connected to Block Scanner: ProgBlockScanner.exe, uninstall.exe, 1037not-a-zir9s795.cpl, 10517z9rm7e.cpl, 111249acztool1ef5.exe, 1649zt5oj447.exe, 164z7spamb95755.bin, 16624s5y1z9.dll, vwc4.tmp.exe.
Read more about Block Scanner:
Block Scanner. The description
Block Scanner. Information and removal
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Delete Block Keeper! says:
Block Watcher says:
[...] numbers of rogue anti-spywares that can be easily called its copies. Just like its initials Block Scanner or Block Keeper, this security software is undoubtedly useless and there is no such parasite which [...]
[...] is a fake anti-spyware from the famous WiniSoft, a company that released such rogue applications as Block Scanner, Soft Stronghold or Shield Safeness. Just like its initial programs, Block Keeper has nothing [...]