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21 November 2008
AntivirusTrigger 2.1 malware and troubles it brings
AntivirusTrigger 2.1 (or simply Antivirus Trigger) is one more representative of rogue security programs. It is not capable of detecting or erasing computer viruses, but it claim it is functional in order to push people into purchasing this tool. That thing is called misleading advertising, but that’s not the worst thing about AntivirusTrigger.
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18 November 2008
SpyKill storms again
SpyKill malware is also known as Spy Kill or Spy-Kill; but no matter what the spelling is, SpyKill is still a fake security tool. It is installed without notifying a user, it loads annoying pop-ups and it targets your money. Needless to say, that’s not how you describe an anti-spyware program.
There’s no difference between Spy-Kill […]
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13 November 2008
XP Antispyware 2009 - the new scam
XP Antispyware 2009 is delivered by trojan that usually comes as a fake video codec. The malware claims that user has trial/unregistered version of XPAntispyware 2009 and requires purchasing the full version in order to remove threats located on a machine. Victims of XPAntispyware2009 should realize that this program is not an anti-spyware. XP Antispyware […]
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6 November 2008
Antivirus Pro 2009 malware
Antivirus Pro 2009 is typical fake security tool. It offers cyber security services for $49.95, but all you get for that price is the same pop-ups loading trial you had before.
Antivirus Pro 2009 is not able to infect computers on its own; it is delivered by trojans. Once it gets on a machine, it starts […]
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28 October 2008
New malware: Antivirus Plus
Antivirus Plus is widely advertised as a security tool, but in a real world it is nothing more but a scam and a malware.
AntivirusPlus is delivered by trojans. This kind of infections usually comes after downloading something from warez websites or p2p networks; the trojans may also hide under name of video codecs. Antivirus Plus […]
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22 October 2008
Windows Atlas AntiVirus
Windows Atlas AntiVirus is yet another headache for users on the internet. It pretends to be security tool and it puts lots of efforts to make an image of reputable software. The name WindowsAtlasAntiVirus may trick people into thinking that this program is released by Microsoft Corp. for Windows users special benefit. Do not fall […]
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16 October 2008
Antivirus Plasma - dangerous malware
Antivirus Plasma may seem to be regular fake anti-virus, but it is actually more dangerous than other applications from this family. Not only Antivirus Plasma fabricates security alerts to scare people, but it also reports useful files being malicious ones. This may lead to damaging operating system as users may trust in Antivirus Plasma and […]
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14 October 2008
Micro AV
Micro AV is rogue security program. It’s easy to take it as a legitimate one because it’s named similar to Trend Micro AV. Antivirus distributed by Trend Micro company is functional and reputable while MicroAV can only offer headaches.
Micro AV is distributed by trojans and spam emails. When MicroAV gets on board a computer, it […]
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9 October 2008
Antivirus2010
Antivirus 2010 is much more dangerous than regular corrupt anti-virus. It uses new tactics to gain trust and milk money for non-existent services. Antivirus2010 is a malware. It isn’t capable of scanning a computer or deleting threats or protecting a system, nevertheless its advertisements claim that Antivirus 2010 can do all these things and many […]
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30 September 2008
Dangers of Personal AntiSpy Scam
Personal AntiSpy may be not able to infect computers on its own or delete your files; nevertheless it is dangerous computer parasite because it targets your money. PersonalAntiSpy uses misleading advertising techniques to trick people into downloading Personal AntiSpy software and then it requires purchasing a license. The software is presented as a security tool; […]