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30 June 2008
SpywareScanner2008 - a new rogue
SpywareScanner2008 is a new rogue anti-spyware program - a fake spyware remover, which uses trojans, such as the infamous Zlob, to enter the system. This parasite floods the user with popups and fake system notifications, claiming he is infected, when in fact he is not. This is done in order to mislead the user, hoping […]
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26 June 2008
Antivirus XP - a new rogue on the loose
Antivirus XP (a.k.a Antivirus XP 2008) is a new clone of the rogue anti-spyware Antivirus 2008. This parasite has produced many clones, such as System Antivirus, Vista Antivirus and Ultimate Antivirus. Like most rogues, Antivirus XP uses trojans, such as Zlob or Vundo, to enter the system. Once inside and active, it floods the user […]
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16 June 2008
SaferScan - new rogue on the loose
SaferScan is a new rogue anti-spyware - a fake spyware remover, which uses trojans, such as the infamous Zlob, to enter the system. Once inside and active, SaferScan floods the user with popups and fake system notifications to “inform” him on the existence of an infection or multiple infections on the system. Once lies are […]
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10 June 2008
Ultimate Antivirus 2008
Ultimate Antivirus 2008 is a rogue anti-spyware program - a fake anti-spyware, which uses trojans, such as Zlob, to enter the system. It relies on disinformation (in the form of popups and fake system notifications) to convince the user that he is in need of an anti-spyware program, which may or may not be the […]
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30 May 2008
MalwarePatrolPro
MalwarePatrolPro 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 MalwarePatrolPro. If you’ve been infected […]
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30 May 2008
CrisysTec Sentry 3.0 - a new rogue
CrisysTec Sentry 3.0 is a new rogue to surface the internet. In hopes to persuade you into buying its counterfeit “full” version, it tries to intimidate you with pop-ups and false security notifications. This threat may significantly endanger your personal and financial security, as well as destabilize your system, making it impossible to use your […]
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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 […]