Browser Hijackers Archive

Browser Hijackers: Antivirus-Research-Lab.com

October 25th, 2008, by Chris, at 411 Spyware | Posted in Browser Hijackers, Rogue Registry Cleaner

Antivirus-Research-Lab.com Threat Level: Antivirus-Research-Lab.com is a pest

Antivirus-Research-Lab.com screenshot Antivirus-Research-Lab.com is home to System Cleaner and Hardware Doctor, another fake registry cleaner app.

If you’re infected with Antivirus-Research-Lab.com, your browser might always redirect to Antivirus-Research-Lab.com. To top it off, Antivirus-Research-Lab.com may overcharge you for System Cleaner and Hardware Doctor, scam-ware that doesn’t even work.

Having a bad day thanks to Antivirus-Research-Lab.com? Send some hate e-mail to support@Antivirus-Research-Lab.com.

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Browser Hijackers: Vis-AntiSpy2008.com

October 25th, 2008, by Chris, at 411 Spyware | Posted in Browser Hijackers, Rogue Registry Cleaner

Vis-AntiSpy2008.com Threat Level: Vis-AntiSpy2008.com is a pest

Vis-AntiSpy2008.com screenshot Vis-AntiSpy2008.com is home to System Cleaner and Hardware Doctor, another fake registry cleaner app.

If you’re infected with Vis-AntiSpy2008.com, your browser might always redirect to Vis-AntiSpy2008.com. To top it off, Vis-AntiSpy2008.com may overcharge you for System Cleaner and Hardware Doctor, scam-ware that doesn’t even work.

Having a bad day thanks to Vis-AntiSpy2008.com? Send some hate e-mail to support@Vis-AntiSpy2008.com.

Got that out?

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Browser Hijackers: Antivirus-Best.com

October 25th, 2008, by Chris, at 411 Spyware | Posted in Browser Hijackers, Rogue Anti Spyware

Antivirus-Best.com Threat Level: Antivirus-Best.com is a pest

Antivirus-Best.com screenshot Antivirus-Best.com is home to Antivirus 2009, another fake antivirus app.

If you’re infected with Antivirus-Best.com, your browser might always redirect to Antivirus-Best.com. To top it off, Antivirus-Best.com offers a fake system scan and a “free” download of Antivirus 2009. And by “free,” I mean the Antivirus-Best.com download will only cost you your sanity, as Antivirus 2009 launches fake system alerts to try to trick you into buying Antivirus 2009. Some of these Antivirus-Best.com popups read:

The page at http://antivirus-best.com says:
“ATTENTION! If your computer is struck by the virus, you could suffer data loss, erratic PC behaviour, PC freezes and creahes. Detect and remove viruses before they damage your computer!
Antivirus 2009 will perform a 100% FREE and quick scan of your computer for Viruses, Spyware and Adware. Do you want to install Antivirus 2009 to scan your computer for malware now? (Recommended)”

Despite whatever Antivirus-Best.com says, if you don’t remember how you got to Antivirus-Best.com, the only spyware you’re infected with is Antivirus 2009.

I’ll show you how to block Antivirus-Best.com, and get rid of Antivirus 2009 for free.

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Browser Hijackers: Antivirus-PCScan com

October 24th, 2008, by Chris, at 411 Spyware | Posted in Browser Hijackers, Rogue Anti Spyware

Antivirus-PCScan com Threat Level: Antivirus-PCScan com is a pest

Antivirus-PCScan com screenshotAntivirus-PCScan com is home to Antivirus 2009 Protection, one of many fake anti-spyware applications.

Antivirus-PCScan com states that Antivirus 2009 Protection comes with a money-back guarantee. Don’t be fooled by this. After the scammers have your money, you’ll never hear from them again and Antivirus-PCScan com will continue to give you false positives and fake security popups telling you to buy the non-existent “full” version.

If you don’t remember how you got to Antivirus-PCScan com, don’t believe Antivirus-PCScan com’s scare tactics — you’re probably just infected with Antivirus 2009 Protection.

I’ll show you how to block Antivirus-PCScan com and remove Antivirus2009Protection for free.

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Browser Hijackers: AV-Check-Online-Scan.com

October 23rd, 2008, by Chris, at 411 Spyware | Posted in Browser Hijackers, Rogue Anti Spyware

AV-Check-Online-Scan.com Threat Level: AV-Check-Online-Scan.com is a pest

AV-Check-Online-Scan.com screenshotAV-Check-Online-Scan.com is the latest browser hijacker that changes your home page to AV-Check-Online-Scan.com. Like its lookalike, FullScanner.com, AV-Check-Online-Scan.com promotes fake anti-spyware, like Antivirus Scanner. AV-Check-Online-Scan.com runs its own fake security scan and popup, telling you you’re infected with spyware. This AV-Check-Online-Scan.com popup reads:

http://AV-Check-Online-Scan.com says:
“Online Scanner is checking your system for spyware and privacy threats. Some security vulnerabilities are found. To keep your computer spyware protected, please click “RUN” or “OPEN” when asked to start the installation of full Antivirus Scanner version.
This file has been digitally signed and independently certified as 100% free of viruses, adware and spyware.”

And

http://AV-Check-Online-Scan.com says:
“NOTICE: If your computer has been running slower than normal, it may be infected with Viruses, Adware or Spyware.
Antivirus Scanner will perform completely FREE scan of your system for malicious programs.
Download Antivirus Scanner for FREE now!”

The only “Viruses, Adware or Spyware” you’re infected with is Antivirus Scanner and AV-Check-Online-Scan.com. And the only thing AV-Check-Online-Scan.com and its fake anti-spyware removes is money from your pockets.

So get rid of AV-Check-Online-Scan.com.

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Browser Hijackers: SafeSurfingPage.com/security/xp/

October 23rd, 2008, by Chris, at 411 Spyware | Posted in Browser Hijackers, Rogue Anti Spyware

SafeSurfingPage.com/security/xp/ Threat Level: SafeSurfingPage.com/security/xp/ is a pest

SafeSurfingPage.com/security/xp/ screenshot SafeSurfingPage.com/security/xp/ is a fake anti-spyware browser hijacker. You could be browsing the web, and out of nowhere a SafeSurfingPage.com/security/xp/ popup appears:

The page at http://www.SafeSurfingPage.com/security/xp/ says:
Warning!
W32.Myzor.FK@yf is a virus that infects files with .exe extensions. It attempts to steal passwords
and private information from the infected computer.
Type: Virus
Infection Length: 138,293 bytes
Systems Affected: Windows 95, 98, ME, NT (all versions), 2003, Windows XP (all service packs)
Systems Not Affected: DOS, EPOC, Linux, Macintosh, Novell Netware, OS/2, UNIX
Technical details: 1. Creates files in %Windir%\ directory. By default, this is C:\Windows.
2. Adds values to registry keys:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
3. Scans the hard drive for .exe files and infects any executable files.
Searches for passwords/information, which it may send to a remote attacker.
Recomendations: Click “OK” to download officially approved security software.
Always keep your patch levels up-to-date.

If you click “OK,” Windows Antivirus 2008 (AKA: Win Antivirus 2008) will be downloaded. Clicking “Cancel” moves you on a page promoting Windows Antivirus 2008 and Ultimate Antivirus.

If your computer keeps going to SafeSurfingPage.com/security/xp/, we’ll show you how to block SafeSurfingPage.com/security/xp/ for free.

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Browser Hijackers: Rosqxvmn Toolbar

October 23rd, 2008, by Chris, at 411 Spyware | Posted in Browser Helper Object, Browser Hijackers

Rosqxvmn Toolbar Threat Level: Rosqxvmn Toolbar is a Pest

Rosqxvmn Toolbar Rosqxvmn Toolbar is the latest toolbar by everyone’s favorite Trojan, Zlob. Rosqxvmn Toolbar was created to scare you into buying fake anti-spyware. To scam you, Rosqxvmn Toolbar pops up annoying ads, hijacks your home page, and hopes you’ll click Rosqxvmn Toolbar’s buttons or Rosqxvmn Toolbar popups for “Remove Popups, Scan Spyware, Security Test, and Spam Protection.”

Obviously, its impossible-to-pronounce name makes it clear — Rosqxvmn Toolbar isn’t exactly about pleasing its customers.

If you have Rosqxvmn Toolbar, your search results could be topped with this fake alert:

“Warning: possible spyware or adware infection! Click here to scan your computer for spyware and adware…”

Warning: the only thing you’re really infected with is Rosqxvmn Toolbar. Unless you like wasting money, don’t buy Rosqxvmn Toolbar or the products it’s pimping.

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Browser Hijackers: Antivirus-FreeScan com

October 23rd, 2008, by Chris, at 411 Spyware | Posted in Browser Hijackers, Rogue Anti Spyware

Antivirus-FreeScan com Threat Level: Antivirus-FreeScan com is a pest

Antivirus-FreeScan com screenshotAntivirus-FreeScan com is home to Antivirus 2009 Protection, one of many fake anti-spyware applications.

Antivirus-FreeScan com states that Antivirus 2009 Protection comes with a money-back guarantee. Don’t be fooled by this. After the scammers have your money, you’ll never hear from them again and Antivirus-FreeScan com will continue to give you false positives and fake security popups telling you to buy the non-existent “full” version.

If you don’t remember how you got to Antivirus-FreeScan com, don’t believe Antivirus-FreeScan com’s scare tactics — you’re probably just infected with Antivirus 2009 Protection.

I’ll show you how to block Antivirus-FreeScan com and remove Antivirus2009Protection for free.

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Browser Hijackers: Trenderdia

October 23rd, 2008, by Roselle | Posted in Browser Hijackers, Rogue Anti Spyware, Trojans

TrenderdiaThreat Level: Trenderdia  is a Medium Threat

Trenderdia is a Trojan attached to a WinRaR download from the otherwise trustworthy Cnet.

Trenderdia has reportedly installed itself with the WinRaR utility and then popped up this warning:

“You will be dead next month!”

Trenderdia then hijacks your browser to a fake “Windows Security Center” page which tries to sell you Rogue Antispyware. It not only hijacks your Homepage but also redirects any other search attempts as well as physically typed-in URLs.

Additionally, Trenderdia may open other security holes in your system. Don’t be a sitting duck. I’ll show you how to get rid of Trenderdia for free.

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Browser Hijackers: AntiSpy2008.hk

October 22nd, 2008, by Chris, at 411 Spyware | Posted in Browser Hijackers, Rogue Anti Spyware

AntiSpy2008.hk Threat Level: AntiSpy2008.hk is a pest

AntiSpy2008.hk screenshot AntiSpy2008.hk is the home site of more fake anti-spyware — AntiSpy2008. AntiSpy2008.hk hijacks your browser, launches fake system alert popups, and makes up threats to scare you into buying AntiSpy2008. AntiSpy2008.hk popups read:

http://www.AntiSpy2008.hk says:
Warning! Your computer may be vulnerable if antimalware tool not installed.Malware and spyware programs are commonly used through Internet. We recommend install AntiSpy2008 and perform antispyware scan for free. AntiSpy2008 software demonstration will show the scanning demo.

http://www.AntiSpy2008.hk says:
Such things may happen if your PC does not have any protection against the Internet threats. You may scan your PC with AntiSpy2008 in order to detect if your PC is vulnerable

Don’t waste your money — don’t download the software any AntiSpy2008.hk popup recommends. The only thing AntiSpy2008.hk gets rid of is your money.

I’ll show you how to block AntiSpy2008.hk for free.

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