26 May 2009 | By Kristopher | Posted under Browser Hijackers | No Comments »

InstallDiskScaner.net screenshotInstallDiskScaner.net is a scam site that pimps scareware System Security. InstallDiskScaner.net spoofs scanning your system, then launches some “security” alerts. Great. These InstallDiskScaner.net popups say:

http://InstallDiskScaner.net says: Warning!!! Your computer contains various signs of viruses and malware programs presence. Your system requires immediate anti viruses check! System Security will perform a quick and free scanning of your PC for viruses and malicious programs.”
And:
The page at http://InstallDiskScaner.net says: Your computer remains infected by viruses! They can cause data loss and file damages and need to be cured as soon as possible. Return to System Security and download it secure to your PC”

InstallDiskScaner.net’s goal is to get you to waste dough on fake anti-spyware System Security.

Despite InstallDiskScaner.net’s warnings, the only threat you’re dealing with is one to your sanity: InstallDiskScaner.net.

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25 May 2009 | By Kristopher | Posted under Browser Hijackers | No Comments »

SecurityImplement.com screenshotSecurityImplement.com is a scam site that pimps scareware System Security. SecurityImplement.com spoofs scanning your system, then launches some “security” alerts. Great. These SecurityImplement.com popups say:

http://SecurityImplement.com says: Warning!!! Your computer contains various signs of viruses and malware programs presence. Your system requires immediate anti viruses check! System Security will perform a quick and free scanning of your PC for viruses and malicious programs.”
And:
The page at http://SecurityImplement.com says: Your computer remains infected by viruses! They can cause data loss and file damages and need to be cured as soon as possible. Return to System Security and download it secure to your PC”

SecurityImplement.com’s goal is to get you to waste dough on fake anti-spyware System Security.

Despite SecurityImplement.com’s warnings, the only threat you’re dealing with is one to your sanity: SecurityImplement.com.

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14 May 2009 | By Kristopher | Posted under Browser Hijackers | No Comments »

InternetSecurityMetrics.com screenshotInternetSecurityMetrics.com is a scam website that pimps scareware System Security. InternetSecurityMetrics.com pretends to scan your PC, then sends you some “security” alerts. Lovely. These InternetSecurityMetrics.com popups say:

http://InternetSecurityMetrics.com says: Warning!!! Your computer contains various signs of viruses and malware programs presence. Your system requires immediate anti viruses check! System Security will perform a quick and free scanning of your PC for viruses and malicious programs.”
And:
The page at http://InternetSecurityMetrics.com says: Your computer remains infected by viruses! They can cause data loss and file damages and need to be cured as soon as possible. Return to System Security and download it secure to your PC”

Despite InternetSecurityMetrics.com’s “warnings,” the only threat you’re dealing with is one to your sanity: InternetSecurityMetrics.com.

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12 May 2009 | By Kristopher | Posted under Browser Hijackers | No Comments »

RankScan4.info screenshot RankScan4.info is a rogue website that (pretends) to scan your system for free. How thoughtful. Only this fake system scan comes with real RankScan4.info popups that insist you’re infected — with non-existent spyware. What’s the point? To trick you into buying Internet Antivirus Pro, which is scam antivirus software. This RankScan4.info popup reads:

The page at RankScan4.info says: Serious security and privacy threats found on your computer. It may damage your files or steal your personal and financial information. Click “OK” to start downloading CRITICAL security software update.”

No matter what you click, you’ll get another RankScan4.info pop-up alert. Again. Again. And again.

The only thing real about RankScan4.info is the sanity you’ll lose while dealing with this site. Let me show you how to block RankScan4.info before you go bananas.

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09 May 2009 | By Kristopher | Posted under Browser Hijackers | No Comments »

FuseScan6.com screenshot FuseScan6.com is a scam website that runs a free “system scan.” How considerate. Only the system scan is fake, and FuseScan6.com popups insist you’re infected with non-existent spyware. FuseScan6.com’s goal? To try and trick you into buying Internet Antivirus Pro, which is rogue antivirus software. This FuseScan6.com popup reads:

The page at FuseScan6.com says: Serious security and privacy threats found on your computer. It may damage your files or steal your personal and financial information. Click “OK” to start downloading CRITICAL security software update.”

No matter what you click, you’ll get another FuseScan6.com pop-up alert. Again. Again. And again.
Despite whatever FuseScan6.com says, most likely the only badware you’re infected with is FuseScan6.com.

I’ll show you how to block FuseScan6.com and remove Internet Antivirus Pro, for free.

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08 May 2009 | By Kristopher | Posted under Browser Hijackers | No Comments »

Scan4Fan.info screenshotScan4Fan.info is a scam site that runs a “free” system scan. What a deal. Only the scan is fake, and Scan4Fan.info tells you you’re infected with spyware that doesn’t exist, and pops up false security alerts to trick you into buying rogue anti-spyware for about $50. This Scan4Fan.info popup reads:

The page at Scan4Fan.info says: Windows is scanning your system for threats. The scanning is provided by our official partner Internet Antivirus Pro. Please refrain from closing the window until the scanning is finished. We highly recommend you to install the full version of Internet Antivirus Pro scanner to monitor your PC for threats and on-time security system updates.”

No matter what you click, you get another Scan4Fan.info pop-up alert:

“Please note that Spyware is highly malicious for your PC information privacy. If you want to install the full version, please click “Ok”, wait for the page to load, start the installation process and follow the instructions. If you want to wait for scanning results to appear, please click “Cancel”. After Internet Antivirus Pro is installed, you can close the scanning window and remove Spyware from your computer.”

And then one more Scan4Fan.info popup, if you try to cancel its installation:

“Serious security and privacy threats found on your computer. It may damage your files or steal your personal and financial information. Click “OK” to start downloading CRITICAL security software update.

Despite whatever Scan4Fan.info says, if you don’t remember how you got to Scan4Fan.info, the only crapware you’re infected with is Scan4Fan.info.

Let me show you how to block Scan4Fan.info and remove Internet Antivirus Pro, for free.

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07 May 2009 | By Kristopher | Posted under Browser Hijackers | 1 Comment »

SearchAWeb.com screenshot SearchAWeb.com is a browser hijacker that redirects your searches to http://www.SearchAWeb.com. SearchAWeb.com then may redirect you to other shopping sites, such as SmartBizSearch.com, Bridge1.AdMarketPlace.net, CowSurvey.com, DealHero.com, and more. If you have SearchAWeb.com, Symantec may detect Hacktool.Rootkit and Backdoor.Trojan on your PC.

If you need to get around SearchAWeb.com, try this: search for a term as usual, which will redirect you to SearchAWeb.com. You should see a few results on SearchAWeb.com. Don’t click the top links of the results — the links in SearchAWeb.com’s search results will put you in the SearchAWeb.com redirect death loop. Instead, to visit any of the sites listed in the results, copy and paste the website address you see beneath the link into your browser. You should be able to visit this page. Did it work?

Now, before you set fire to your PC to stop SearchAWeb.com popups and crashes, I’ll show you how to block SearchAWeb.com for free.

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17 Apr 2009 | By Kristopher | Posted under Browser Hijackers | 4 Comments »

SecurityHelpCenter.com screenshot SecurityHelpCenter.com is a browser hijacker that tries to scare you into wasting dough on fake antivirus software Personal Antivirus. When you try to visit certain sites (like this one!), SecurityHelpCenter.com redirects you to scam warning:

“Warning! Visiting this site may harm your computer! This web site probably contains malicious software program, which can cause damage to your computer or perform actions without your permission. Your computer may be infected after visiting such web site. We recommend you to install (or activate) antivirus security software. I do realize that visiting this site can cause harm to my computer.”

If you follow this SecurityHelpCenter.com warning, you’re taken to a web page to buy Personal Antivirus. Does Personal Antivirus make your system safer? Sure — the same way inviting a burglar to tea in your house would make your home safer.

Before you set fire to your PC to stop SecurityHelpCenter.com, I’ll show you how to block SecurityHelpCenter.com for free.

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14 Apr 2009 | By Kristopher | Posted under Browser Hijackers | No Comments »

SecuredOnlineComputerScan.com screenshot SecuredOnlineComputerScan.com is home to fake antivirus software Personal Antivirus. SecuredOnlineComputerScan.com might hijack your browser and launch popups. SecuredOnlineComputerScan.com’s goal? To scare you into wasting dough on scamware Personal Antivirus.

Before you set fire to your PC to stop SecuredOnlineComputerScan.com popups and crashes, I’ll show you how to block SecuredOnlineComputerScan.com for free.

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13 Apr 2009 | By Kristopher | Posted under Browser Hijackers | No Comments »

SecurityScan4You.com screenshotSecurityScan4You.com is a scam site that pimps a fake antispyware app, System Security. SecurityScan4You.com pretends to scan your PC, then sends you some “security” alerts. How thoughtful. SecurityScan4You.com popups read:

http://SecurityScan4You.com says:
Warning!!! Your computer contains various signs of viruses and malware programs presence. Your system requires immediate anti viruses check! System Security will perform a quick and free scanning of your PC for viruses and malicious programs.”

And:

The page at http://SecurityScan4You.com says:
Your computer remains infected by viruses! They can cause data loss and file damages and need to be cured as soon as possible. Return to System Security and download it secure to your PC”

Despite SecurityScan4You.com’s “warnings,” if you don’t remember how you got to SecurityScan4You.com, the only spyware you’re infected with is SecurityScan4You.com.

Let me show you how to block SecurityScan4You.com pop-ups, for free.

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