BlockProtector is the new malware from the people who gave us BlockKeeper, ShieldSafeness, and about 35 other very similar programs. And by “very similar,” I mean exactly the same. These people just keep slapping new names on this thing and sending it out. How long can they keep this up?

Like all the others, Block Protector sneaks onto your hard drive through trojans or fake codec updates. It runs whenever you start your computer, using BlockProtector pop-ups to display phony system scans and non-existent virus threats. The goal is to convince you your computer is in legitimate danger, and then to take your money and run.

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MaCatte Antivirus 2009 is a nasty piece of malicious scareware trying to get a free ride by closely resembling the legitimate McAfee security software. The MaCatte logo is practically identical to McAfee’s, and the program design incorporates a lot of McAfee-influenced elements. Yup, these MaCatte people are shining beacons of integrity.

MaCatte Antivirus 2009 tricks people with a legitimate-looking website. Once downloaded, MaCatte SecurityCenter pop-ups begin displaying fake security scans with the purpose of scaring you into paying for a non-existent full version. That’s right, you don’t actually have the “Trojan-Downloader.Win32.Small.dge” or “W32.Benjamin.Worm” viruses.

Don’t give up on technology just yet. Your computer is still your friend. Let me show you how to remove MaCatte Antivirus 2009 from your computer, for free.

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BlockKeeper is another vicious piece of malware from the people who gave us BlockWatcher, SoftBarrier, and about 30 other delightful little pests that have kept us busy. Like the others, this one hijacks your browser, spams your desktop, and displays fake security alerts warning of made-up viruses. For example, one BlockKeeper pop-up says:

Security Center Alert!

Infiltration Alert!

Your computer is being attacked by an Internet Virus. It could be a password-stealing attack, a trojan-dropper or similar.

Details

Attack from: 14.77.159.55

Attacked port: 1848

Threat: Password-stealer

Do you want BlockKeeper to block this attack?

Sounds fun, huh? The goal of these alerts is to get you to click the “Yes” button, which brings you to a screen that urges you to pay for full protection. Not a good idea, as you’ll be waiting around for your full protection for a very long time.

Not a fan of handing free cash to money-grubbing scammers? Let me show you how to remove BlockKeeper from your computer, for free.

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Here’s BlockWatcher, the latest spawn from the same malware netherworld that tormented us with SoftVeteran, SoftCop, and about 30 other nasty little blue and white demons. These things just keep on haunting us, but the good news is that there is an easy formula to cast them out.

If you’re not careful, Block Watcher enters your computer as a Trojan and nests deep in your computer’s innards. Then, BlockWatcher pop-ups come out of the woodwork to frighten you with phony system scans showing all sorts of spooky-looking fake viruses. The goal is to scare you into handing over cash for a full version that never arrives.

Ready to send this badware ghoul back to where it came from? I’ll show you how to remove BlockWatcher from your computer, for free.

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BlockScanner is a new rogue from the makers of SoftBarrier, ShieldSafeness, and dozens of others. It uses all the typical techniques to deceive you into thinking it’s legit, but what these scammers really want is to take your money and run, never to be seen again—at least until a couple days from now when they release BlockBarrier, or whatever they call the next one.

Their techniques are pretty simple: Block Scanner gets into your computer by tricking you into thinking you’re downloading something else. Once installed, BlockScanner pop-ups show fake system scans alerting you to made-up viruses supposedly on your computer. Then, they ask for money for “full protection” (a.k.a. no protection at all).

Want to save your money for products that actually exist? Let me show you how to remove BlockScanner from your computer, for free.

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Windows Enterprise Suite is more badware from the people behind Volcano Security Suite and Windows Enterprise Defender. I wish there were something fun or unique to say about this new release, but it’s boringly similar to the others, so there you have it. Windows Enterprise Suite: More of the same.

It will enter your computer through aggravatingly sneaky tactics, and it will immediately begin annoying you with Windows Enterprise Suite pop-ups displaying fake system scans. It’ll say your computer is infected with a bunch of phony viruses, and then it’ll ask for money. Don’t fall for it: Their “full protection” is a myth.

Not interested in giving free handouts to online scammers? I’ll show you how to remove Windows Enterprise Suite, for free.

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If you’ve received the “Facebook Password Reset Confirmation” email, you’re being targeted by scammers. Over the past few days, thousands of Facebook users have received emails pretending to be from “The Facebook Team” at support@facebook.com. The emails contain an attachment called something like “Facebook_Password_c92dd.zip,” which includes the file Facebook_Password_ c92dd.exe”—although that set of five numbers and letters is randomly generated for each email. The text of the email says:

Because of the measures taken to provide safety to our clients, your password has been changed.

You can find your new password in attached document.

Thanks,

The Facebook Team

Instead of delivering a new password, the attachment will install a piece of malware in the Bredolab family of viruses, which can take control of your PC and steal information including passwords and credit card numbers. It may also display more spam on your computer, while downloading additional viruses and bots. Sounds like loads of fun.

If you downloaded this bot, don’t smash your computer just yet. Let me show you how to remove this infection, for free.

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SoftBarrier is another clone from the huge demented malware factory that brought us gems like ShieldSafeness, SoftStronghold, SoftCop, and about 30 others. Yup, the hits just keep on coming with these guys, and I’m sure we have plenty more to look forward to. Gee, I wonder if they’ll be blue and white.

Like all the others, Soft Barrier rides into your computer on the back of some other download. Its SoftBarrier pop-ups begin immediately, performing fake system scans whose purpose is to scare you into thinking your computer is infected. It then asks for money for a full version that will never arrive.

Not interested in paying for a figment of some web-crook’s imagination? I’ll show you how to remove SoftBarrier from your computer, for free.

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Desktop Defender 2010 is malware dolled up to resemble a pretty nice-looking legitimate security program. Which makes me wonder, considering the effort that goes into designing these rogues, why not go a step a further and make a real antispyware program? But I don’t pretend to understand these malware crazies.

All the usual tactics are here: It sneaks in through a Trojan, and Desktop Defender 2010 pop-ups perform phony system scans saying your computer is infected with made up viruses like “Keygen-Nero.a” or “Genericdx!ae0965a7157c.” Then, it asks for money to activate the full version, which never comes.

Before this malware makes you set fire to your computer, let me show you how to remove Desktop Defender 2010 from your hard drive, for free.

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Volcano Security Suite is an updated version of the older malware programs Windows Enterprise Defender and Virus Melt. It looks almost exactly the same, and its tactics are nothing new, so no surprises here. You’d think with that name, there’d at least be explosive lava flows or something, but no. Just the same old stuff.

It enters through ill-advised downloads and takes your computer hostage with Volcano Security Suite pop-ups, fake security scans, and scare tactics designed to mislead you into paying for a full version. It’ll distribute a bunch of little files throughout your computer, but they don’t do anything, and they’re easy to remove.

Ready to plug up this program’s puny eruptions? I’ll show you how to remove Volcano Security Suite, for free.

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