Fraud Alert – LiveAntispy

by Frank Jovine on 08/31/2009 in Fake Antivirus, Security

Misleading Applications continue to rise and here’s another one you should be aware of. LiveAntispy is a misleading application that reports false scan alerts. LiveAntispy is typically first encountered when visiting web sites that try to lure you to download a free version of its software. Once a user downloads and runs a scan, it falsely reports errors on the computer. The program than tries to fool the user in purchasing the full license to remove the false errors. This program is similar to DrProtection. Do not purchase this fraudulent software!

Name: LiveAntispy
Version: 2.1
Publisher: LiveAntispy
Risk Impact: Medium
Systems Affected: Windows 98, Windows 95, Windows XP, Windows Me, Windows Vista, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows 2000
Behavior: The program must be manually installed.

The program reports false or exaggerated system security threats on the computer.

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How to Remove LiveAntispy
The following instructions pertain to all current and recent Symantec antivirus products, including the Symantec AntiVirus and Norton AntiVirus product lines.

  1. Disable System Restore (Windows Me/XP).
  2. Update the virus definitions.
  3. Run a full system scan.
  4. Delete any values added to the registry.

For specific details on each of these steps, read the following instructions.

If you do not have Norton Antivirus, you can download a free copy of Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware to remove this software.

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8 Responses to “Fraud Alert – LiveAntispy”

  1. A. Zuck

    Aug 31st, 2009

    Another shark bite out of the many scams on the internet… I know have a keen sense of how the shark around these parts stays fed.
    .-= A. Zuck´s last blog ..Jason, Where Have You Been? =-.

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  3. Susie

    Sep 1st, 2009

    No matter where we turn there seems to be another scam going on.

    Thanks for keeping us informed
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    • Frank J

      Sep 1st, 2009

      Susie,

      That’s so true in everything in life. The times are tough and people are getting desperate.

  4. Gadget Sleuth

    Sep 1st, 2009

    Pretty crazy stuff…thanks for the warning. I’ve always suspected these kind of things “exaggerate” threats a bit so you’ll want to buy them.
    .-= Gadget Sleuth´s last blog ..Geeky Wall Art: The Recycled Fishcer Turntable Clock =-.

  5. ukbusinessdirectory

    Sep 2nd, 2009

    Thanx frank now i will take care of the live antispy not affect my systymes

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  7. zenostore

    Sep 29th, 2009

    I know have a keen sense of how the shark around these parts stays fed.