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

SG9Scanner.com screenshotSG9Scanner.com is a site promoting fake anti-spyware Spyware Guard 2008. SG9Scanner.com simulates a system scan, and then sends you some “security” alerts.

How thoughtful.

These SG9Scanner.com popups read:

http://SG9Scanner.com says:
Warning!!! Your computer contains various signs of viruses and malware programs presence. Your system requires immediate anti viruses check! Spyware Guard 2008 will perform a quick and free scanning of your PC for viruses and malicious programs.”

Or:

The page at http://SG9Scanner.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 Spyware Guard 2008 and download it secure your PC”

Despite whatever SG9Scanner.com says, if you don’t remember how you got to SG9Scanner.com, the only spyware you’re infected with is–

Yep, you guessed it.

SG9Scanner.com.

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10 Jan 2009 | By Kristopher | Posted under Browser Hijackers, Fake Antispyware | No Comments »

Scan6New.com screenshotScan6New.com is a scam site that runs a “free” system scan.

What a deal.

Only the scan is fake, and Scan6New.com 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 Scan6New.com popup reads:

“The page at Scan6New.com 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 Scan6New.com pop-up:

“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 Scan6New.com popup, if you try to cancel its installation:

“Your computer remains infected by viruses! It can cause data loss and file damages and need to be cured as soon as possible.

Despite whatever Scan6New.com says, if you don’t remember how you got to Scan6New.com, the only crapware you’re infected with is Scan6New.com.

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09 Jan 2009 | By Kristopher | Posted under Browser Hijackers, Fake Antispyware | 2 Comments »

Scan.Antispyware-FreeCheck.com Threat Level: Scan.Antispyware-FreeCheck.com is a pest

Scan.Antispyware-FreeCheck.com screenshotScan.Antispyware-FreeCheck.com is the latest browser hijacker that changes your home page to Scan.Antispyware-FreeCheck.com. Scan.Antispyware-FreeCheck.com promotes fake anti-spyware. Scan.Antispyware-FreeCheck.com runs a fake security scan, telling you you’re infected with spyware. This Scan.Antispyware-FreeCheck.com popup reads:

http://Scan.Antispyware-FreeCheck.com says:
“Antispyware scanner is checking your system for spyware and privacy threats. Some security vulnerabilities are already found. To keep your computer free of spyware, please select “RUN” or “OPEN” when prompted to start the installation of full Antispyware scanner version. This file has been digitally signed and independently certified as 100% free of viruses, adware and spyware.”

And

http://Scan.Antispyware-FreeCheck.com says:
“NOTICE: If your computer has been running slower than normal, it may be infected with Viruses, Adware or Spyware. Antispyware scanner will perform a quick and completely FREE scan of your system for malicious programs. Download Antispyware scanner for FREE now!”

The only “Viruses, Adware or Spyware” you’re infected with is Scan.Antispyware-FreeCheck.com.

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08 Jan 2009 | By Kristopher | Posted under Browser Hijackers, Fake Antispyware | 2 Comments »

Pro4Scan.com Threat Level: Pro4Scan.com is a pest

Pro4Scan.com screenshotPro4Scan.com is a scam site that runs a “free” system scan.

What a deal.

Only the scan is fake, and Pro4Scan.com 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 Pro4Scan.com popup reads:

“The page at Pro4Scan.com 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 Pro4Scan.com pop-up:

“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 Pro4Scan.com popup, if you try to cancel its installation:

“Your computer remains infected by viruses! It can cause data loss and file damages and need to be cured as soon as possible.

Despite whatever Pro4Scan.com says, if you don’t remember how you got to Pro4Scan.com, the only crapware you’re infected with is Pro4Scan.com.

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08 Jan 2009 | By Kristopher | Posted under Browser Hijackers, Fake Antispyware | No Comments »

Best4Scan.com Threat Level: Best4Scan.com is a pest

Best4Scan.com screenshotBest4Scan.com is a scam site that runs a “free” system scan.

What a deal.

Only the scan is fake, and Best4Scan.com 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 Best4Scan.com popup reads:

“The page at Best4Scan.com 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 Best4Scan.com pop-up:

“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 Best4Scan.com popup, if you try to cancel its installation:

“Your computer remains infected by viruses! It can cause data loss and file damages and need to be cured as soon as possible.

Despite whatever Best4Scan.com says, if you don’t remember how you got to Best4Scan.com, the only crapware you’re infected with is Best4Scan.com.

Let me show you how to block Best4Scan.com and remove Internet Antivirus Pro, for free.

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06 Jan 2009 | By Kristopher | Posted under Browser Hijackers, Fake Antispyware | No Comments »

MySscan.com Threat Level: MySscan.com is a pest

MySscan.com screenshotMySscan.com is a scam site that runs a “free” system scan.

What a deal.

Only the scan is fake, and MySscan.com 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 MySscan.com popup reads:

The page at MySscan.com 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 MySscan.com pop-up:

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 MySscan.com popup, if you try to cancel its installation:

Your computer remains infected by viruses! It can cause data loss and file damages and need to be cured as soon as possible.

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

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06 Jan 2009 | By Kristopher | Posted under Browser Hijackers, Fake Antispyware | No Comments »

“Security errors detected” popup Threat Level: “Security errors detected” popup is a pest

“Security errors detected” popup screenshot“Security errors detected” popup is a message that appears on SGViralScan.com, a fake anti-spyware site promoting rogue software Spyware Guard 2008. This “Security errors detected” popup is part of a simulated a system scan. This “Security errors detected” popup reads:

http://sgviralscan.com/ says:
Security errors detected.
Click here to view errors list. Remove this errors as soon as possible to prevent data lost and privacy information exposure.”

Despite whatever this “Security errors detected” popup says, the only spyware you’re infected with is–

Yep, you guessed it.

This “Security errors detected” popup.

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06 Jan 2009 | By Kristopher | Posted under Browser Hijackers, Fake Antispyware | No Comments »

SGViralScan.com Threat Level: SGViralScan.com is a pest

SGViralScan.com screenshotSGViralScan.com is a fake anti-spyware site promoting fake security software Spyware Guard 2008. SGViralScan.com simulates a system scan, and then sends you some “security” alerts.

How thoughtful.

These SGViralScan.com popups read:

http://SGViralScan.com says:
Warning!!! Your computer contains various signs of viruses and malware programs presence. Your system requires immediate anti viruses check! Spyware Guard 2008 will perform a quick and free scanning of your PC for viruses and malicious programs.”

Or

The page at http://SGViralScan.com says:
The page at http://sgviralscan.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 Spyware Guard 2008 and download it secure your PC”

Despite whatever SGViralScan.com says, if you don’t remember how you got to SGViralScan.com, the only spyware you’re infected with is–

Yep, you guessed it.

SGViralScan.com.

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22 Dec 2008 | By Kristopher | Posted under Browser Hijackers, Fake Antispyware | No Comments »

GoMyScan.com Threat Level: GoMyScan.com is a pest

GoMyScan.com screenshotGoMyScan.com is a scam site that runs a “free” system scan.

What a deal.

Only the scan is fake, and GoMyScan.com 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 GoMyScan.com popup reads:

“The page at GoMyScan.com 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 GoMyScan.com pop-up:

“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 GoMyScan.com popup, if you try to cancel its installation:

“Your computer remains infected by viruses! It can cause data loss and file damages and need to be cured as soon as possible.

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

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

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22 Dec 2008 | By Kristopher | Posted under Browser Hijackers, Fake Antispyware | No Comments »

AV5Scan.com Threat Level: AV5Scan.com is a pest

AV5Scan.com screenshotAV5Scan.com is a scam site that runs a “free” system scan.

What a deal.

Only the scan is fake, and AV5Scan.com 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 AV5Scan.com popup reads:

“The page at AV5Scan.com 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 AV5Scan.com pop-up:

“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 AV5Scan.com popup, if you try to cancel its installation:

“Your computer remains infected by viruses! It can cause data loss and file damages and need to be cured as soon as possible.

Despite whatever AV5Scan.com says, if you don’t remember how you got to AV5Scan.com, the only crapware you’re infected with is AV5Scan.com.

Let me show you how to block AV5Scan.com and remove Internet Antivirus Pro, for free.

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