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Rogue Anti Spyware: XLife Guarder

July 24th, 2008 | Posted in Rogue Anti Spyware, X Life Guarder, XL Guarder, XLife Gaurder

XLife Guarder Threat Level: XLife Guarder is a pest

XLife Guarder screenshotXLife Guarder, AKA XL Guarder, is more fake anti-spyware. Like other scam anti-spyware, XLife Guarder pops up fake security alerts to trick you into buying XLife Guarder. XLife Guarder may have installed itself onto your PC through a trojan, like Zlob, or maybe you downloaded from www.XLGuarder.com. XLife Guarder can launch when you start up Windows, and XLife Guarder may popup tons of ads that are difficult to close.

Get rid of XLife Guarder, if only because XLife Guarder may make you want to throw your PC out the window.

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Rogue Anti Spyware: Vitae Antivirus 2008

July 23rd, 2008 | Posted in Rogue Anti Spyware

Vitae Antivirus 2008 Threat Level: Vitae Antivirus 2008 is a pest

Vitae Antivirus 2008 screenshot Vitae Antivirus 2008 is more fake anti-spyware, the evil cousin of XP Antivirus. Like other scam antispyware, Vitae Antivirus 2008 might launch sham system alerts. This Vitae Antivirus 2008 popup is supposed to scare you into buying Vitae Antivirus 2008.

Vitae Antivirus 2008 might be an early birthday gift from a Trojan, or maybe you accidentally downloaded Vitae Antivirus 2008.

Unless you like getting ripped off, don’t waste any money on Vitae Antivirus 2008.

I’ll show you how to get rid of Vitae Antivirus 2008 for free.

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Rogue Anti Spyware: AntiSpyware2008Soft.com

July 22nd, 2008 | Posted in Rogue Anti Spyware

AntiSpyware2008Soft.com Threat Level: AntiSpyware2008Soft.com is a pest

AntiSpyware2008Soft.com screenshotAntiSpyware2008Soft.com is home to Antivirus 2008, one of the latest fake anti-spyware applications. AntiSpyware2008Soft.com offers a free scan with Antivirus 2008. What a deal. Only if you download the trial, Antivirus 2008 gives false positives, and pops up fake security alerts to trick you into buying Antivirus 2008 for $49.95-$79.95.

Despite whatever AntiSpyware2008Soft.com says, if you don’t remember how you got to AntiSpyware2008Soft.com, the only spyware you’re infected with is Antivirus 2008. So just block AntiSpyware2008Soft.com.

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Rogue Anti Spyware: AntiSpywareApp

July 22nd, 2008 | Posted in Rogue Anti Spyware

AntiSpywareApp Threat Level: AntiSpywareApp is a pest

AntiSpywareApp –AKA “Anti Spyware App” — is just another fake anti-spyware app. You might have downloaded AntiSpywareApp from a scam website. AntiSpywareApp runs exaggerated “security” scans and pops up false alerts to try to trick you into buying AntiSpywareApp.

Unless you like getting ripped off and enjoy a AntiSpywareApp popup, uninstall AntiSpywareApp.

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Rogue Anti Spyware: XLG Security Center

July 22nd, 2008 | Posted in Rogue Anti Spyware

XLG Security Center Threat Level: XLG Security Center is a pest

XLG Security Center screenshotXLG Security Center, AKA XLife Guarder, is more fake anti-spyware. Like other scam anti-spyware, XLG Security Center pops up fake security alerts to trick you into buying XLG Security Center. XLG Security Center may have installed itself onto your PC through a trojan, like Zlob, or maybe you downloaded from www.XLGuarder.com. XLG Security Center can launch when you start up Windows, and XLG Security Center may popup tons of ads that are difficult to close.

Get rid of XLG Security Center, if only because XLG Security Center may make you want to throw your PC out the window.

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Rogue Anti Spyware: AdwareDelete v2.0

July 22nd, 2008 | Posted in Rogue Anti Spyware

AdwareDelete v2.0 Threat Level: AdwareDelete v2.0 is a pest

AdwareDelete v2.0 screenshot AdwareDelete v2.0 is just more fake anti-spyware/anti-adware. Like other scamware, AdwareDelete v2.0 runs weak system scans with exaggerated results, and AdwareDelete v2.0 might launch fake system popups. This AdwareDelete v2.0 popup is supposed to scare you into wanting to buy AdwareDelete v2.0.

Don’t waste your money — don’t download the software the AdwareDelete v2.0 popup recommends.

I’ll show you how to get rid of AdwareDelete v2.0 for free.

Or you could always toss your PC out the window.

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Rogue Anti Spyware: Antivirus Pro 2008

July 19th, 2008 | Posted in Rogue Anti Spyware

Antivirus Pro 2008 Threat Level: Antivirus Pro 2008 is a pest

Antivirus Pro 2008 screenshotAntivirus Pro 2008 is more fake anti-spyware; Antivirus Pro 2008 is just XP Antivirus 2008 by another name. Like XP Antivirus 2008, Antivirus Pro 2008 pops up fake security alerts to try and trick you into buying Antivirus Pro 2008. Antivirus Pro 2008 may have downloaded itself onto your computer through a trojan, like Zlob. Antivirus Pro 2008 can launch when you start up Windows, and Antivirus Pro 2008 may popup tons of ads that are difficult to close.

Get rid of Antivirus Pro 2008, if only because Antivirus Pro 2008 may make you want to throw your PC out the window.

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Rogue Anti Spyware: XPAntivirus2009

July 18th, 2008 | Posted in Rogue Anti Spyware

XPAntivirus2009 Threat Level: XPAntivirus2009 is a pest

XPAntivirus2009 screenshotXPAntivirus2009 is more fake anti-spyware. XPAntivirus2009 pops up false security alerts to try and trick you into buying XPAntivirus2009. XPAntivirus2009 may have downloaded itself onto your computer through a trojan, like Zlob. XPAntivirus2009 can launch when you start up Windows, and XPAntivirus2009 popups can be hard to get rid.

Remove XPAntivirus2009, if only because XPAntivirus2009 will make you want to throw your PC out the window.

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Rogue Anti Spyware: InternetSecurityDeluxe

July 17th, 2008 | Posted in Rogue Anti Spyware

InternetSecurityDeluxe Threat Level: InternetSecurityDeluxe is a pest

InternetSecurityDeluxe screenshotInternetSecurityDeluxe — AKA Internet Security Deluxe — is a deluxe scam. Like other fake anti-spyware software, InternetSecurityDeluxe pops up false system alerts to try and scare you into buying InternetSecurityDeluxe for $59.95. My favorite part of InternetSecurityDeluxe? If you buy InternetSecurityDeluxe, the scam pretends some of your wasted money is going to charity.

If InternetSecurityDeluxe is annoying you, the only spyware “threat” you have is InternetSecurityDeluxe.

I’ll show you how to get rid of InternetSecurityDeluxe for free.

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Rogue Anti Spyware: SafePagePlace.com/xp/

July 17th, 2008 | Posted in Browser Hijackers, Rogue Anti Spyware

SafePagePlace.com/xp/ Threat Level: SafePagePlace.com/xp/ is a pest

SafePagePlace.com/xp/ screenshotSafePagePlace.com/xp/ is the latest browser hijacker that changes your home page to SafePagePlace.com/xp/. Like its twin DoBrowseSecure.com/xp, SafePagePlace.com/xp/ promotes fake anti-spyware, like Ultimate Antivirus 2008 and Windows Antivirus 2008. SafePagePlace.com/xp/ runs its own fake security scan and popup, telling you you’re infected with W32.Myzor.FK@yf. This SafePagePlace.com/xp/ popup reads:

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: Creates files in %Windir%\ directory. By default, this is C:\Windows.
Adds values to registry keys: HKEY_LOCAL_MNACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
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.

You’re not infected with W32.Myzor.FK@yf: you’re infected with SafePagePlace.com/xp/. And the only thing SafePagePlace.com/xp/ and its fake anti-spyware removes is money from your pockets.

So get rid of SafePagePlace.com/xp/.

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