Archive for 'Fake Antivirus'
How to Remove Desktop Security 2010
Desktop Security 2010 is a rogue Anti-Spyware program. This security risk can be downloaded by clicking on certain Internet advertisements, but it must be manually installed. When a user downloads Desktop Security 2010 and runs a scan, the program reports false scan alerts. The user is then prompted to pay for a full license of [...]
Full StoryHow to Remove Wireshark Antivirus
Wireshark Antivirus is a rogue anti-virus program. This program is a clone of other rogue anti-virus programs such as; Windows Antivirus Pro and Sysinternals. Wireshark Antivirus spreads from a Trojan. The program automatically downloads and installs itself without the user’s knowledge and consent. When a user downloads Wireshark Antivirus and runs a scan, the program [...]
Full StorySearching Virus Removal Can Lead to Bigger Problems
We tend to trust well known companies such as Google and Yahoo, but sometimes these search giants serve up some alarming links in search results. There are many users who use search to find out information, but if a user types in “Security Tool Removal,” they are served up dangerous links that go to malicious [...]
Full StoryChelsea Clinton Searches Serving Up Rogue Software
One of the biggest news stories was the recent marriage of Chelsea Clinton, and a headline story that cyber criminals are exploiting in a big way. When you search for information about Chelsea Clinton, there are sponsored links that lead to malicious websites. These links will redirect a user to a website which looks like [...]
Full StoryHow to Remove AdWare Pro Rogue Software
Ad-Ware Pro is a rogue Anti-Spyware program. This security risk can be downloaded by clicking on certain Internet advertisements, but it must be manually installed. When a user downloads Ad-Ware Pro and runs a scan, the program reports false scan alerts. The user is then prompted to pay for a full license of the application [...]
Full StorySecurity Tool Installs as a Firefox and Flash Update
The pesky Security Tool Virus is back again, but this time, the rogue distributors are using a different tactic to get users to install this malicious and fake antivirus program. The old trick was false and exaggerated scans that would make a user believe that their system is infected. The playing field has changed as [...]
Full StoryBeware of Antispymv.com a Malicious Website
Antispymv.com is a browser hijacker that distributes Antivir Solution Pro program and other fake antivirus solutions. This rogue software spreads from a Trojan and is installed automatically without user’s knowledge and consent. Type: Misleading Application / Browser Hijacker Publisher: Antispymv.com Risk Impact: Medium Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, Windows XP Behavior: [...]
Full StoryHow to Remove Antivirus GT
Antivirus GT is a rogue anti-virus program. Graffiti-Blogger.com is the site that promotes Antivirus GT program. This security risk can be downloaded by clicking on certain Internet advertisements, but it must be manually installed. When a user downloads Antivirus GT and runs a scan, the program reports false scan alerts. The user is then prompted [...]
Full StoryHow to Remove MedicCop Rogue AntiSpyware
MedicCop is a rogue Anti-Spyware program. This security risk can be downloaded by clicking on certain Internet advertisements, but it must be manually installed. When a user downloads MedicCop and runs a scan, the program reports false scan alerts. The user is then prompted to pay for a full license of the application in order [...]
Full StoryHow to Remove Antivir Solution Pro
Antivir Solution Pro is rogue anti-spyware program. This security risk can be downloaded by clicking on certain Internet advertisements, but it must be manually installed. When a user downloads Antivir Solution Pro and runs a scan, the program reports false scan alerts. The user is then prompted to pay for a full license of the [...]
Full StoryBeware of this Fake Antivirus Program AV Security Suite
AV Security Suite is a Fake Antivirus application. This security risk can be downloaded by clicking on certain Internet advertisements, but it must be manually installed. When a user downloads AV Security Suite and runs a scan, the program reports false scan alerts. The user is then prompted to pay for a full license of [...]
Full StoryHow to Remove Internet Security 2010 Rogue Software
Internet Security 2010 is a rogue (fake) internet security suit that gives false reports of threats on the computer. Once a user downloads this application, they’re prompted to purchase the full license in order to remove the false infection. Name: Internet Security 2010 Publisher: Internet Security 2010 Website: defendvirus.com Risk Impact: Medium Systems Affected: Windows [...]
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