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28 May 2008
Antivirus2008Pro
Antivirus2008Pro, a.k.a. Antivirus 2008 Pro, is a new rogue anti-spyware program being unleashed on the Web. Essentially, it is a fake spyware remover that uses scare tactics to frighten the user that he/she is infected and therefore needs a tool to dispose of the non-existent threat. The scan reports produced by Antivirus2008Pro reports are obviously […]
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27 May 2008
Antivirus 2008
Antivirus 2008 is a relatively new rogue anti-spyware program - a fake spyware remover, which uses disinformation and other malicious tactics to spread. Antivirus 2008 typically enters the system by using trojans, such as Zlob or Vundo. These trojans disguise themselves as video codecs and, once downloaded, flood the user with popups and fake system […]
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27 May 2008
PCPrivacyCleaner and its fake alerts
PCPrivacyCleaner is a new rogue to emerge the Web with its fake alerts in hopes to persuade you into buying its counterfeit “full” version. This threat may significantly endanger your personal and financial security, as well as destabilize your system, making it impossible to use your computer. PCPrivacyCleaner uses scare tactics to trick you into […]
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26 May 2008
Atfxqogp Toolbar - a new Zlob variant
Atfxqogp Toolbar is a new variation of the Zlob trojan. This threat is mostly responsible for distributing rogue anti-spyware parasites across the internet, straight into the systems of unsuspecting users.
Atfxqogp Toolbar uses misleading advertising in order to lure users into its usage: it displays fake error notifications in your browser, desktop and system tray.
Atfxqogp Toolbar […]
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19 May 2008
KvmSecure - the rogue of the day
KvmSecure is a rogue anti-spyware program - a fake spyware remover, which uses scare tactics to lure money from unsuspecting users. Much like most rogues, KvmSecure makes it’s way to the system by using trojans, such as Zlob or Vundo. These trojans display popups and fake system notifications, leading the user to believe that he […]
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16 May 2008
Advanced XP Defender
Advanced XP Defender, a clone of WinIFixer and several other rogues, is a corrupt anti-spyware parasite that may significantly endanger users’ personal and financial security. It uses scare tactics to trick the user into purchasing its “full” version, and then uses their personal information to card the user’s bank accounts. To find out more […]
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15 May 2008
AntiMalwareGuard - a new rogue
AntiMalwareGuard is a new rogue anti-spyware program, which is a sinonim for a corrupt spyware remover, which uses disinformation and other malicious tactics to lure the user into buying it’s fake “licensed version”. This parasite enters the system the same way every rogue does - by using trojans, such as Zlob or Vundo. Once inside, […]
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15 May 2008
XP-Shield - a rogue on the loose
XP-Shield is another rogue anti-spyware parasite that may enter your system by exploiting your security weaknesses, or by duping you into downloading it with the help of misleading advertising. This pest, like all rogues, uses scare tactics in order to trick its victims into purchasing its “full” version.
DO NOT trust XP-Shield. If you’ve been infected […]
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13 May 2008
Pvnsmfor Toolbar
Pvnsmfor Toolbar is a malicious trojan diguised as a browser helper object. It is also a clone of the well-known and dangerous Zlob trojan. Pvnsmfor Toolbar is a medium to distributing various parasites across the internet. It is a serious threat to your computer security and should be removed immediately after detection.
Pvnsmfor Toolbar at 2-viruses.com […]
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12 May 2008
AntiMalwareShield
AntiMalwareShield is another rogue anti-spyware parasite that may enter your system by exploiting your security weaknesses, or by duping you into downloading it with the help of misleading advertising. This pest, as all rogues, uses scare tactics in order to trick its victims into purchasing its “full” version. Do not trust AntiMalwareShield, and remove it […]