03 Dec 2008 | By Kristopher | Posted under Registry Scareware | 5 Comments »

PCPrivacyCleaner Threat Level: PCPrivacyCleaner is a pest

PCPrivacyCleaner screenshot PCPrivacyCleaner is a rogue registry cleaner, AKA fake privacy protection, that promises to clean your computer of naughty files (you know, that IE cache full of YouPorn.com files–for example). PCPrivacyCleaner may spread with trojans, or you can get duped into downloading PCPrivacyCleaner from PCPrivacyCleaner.com. Once you’ve got PCPrivacyCleaner, PCPrivacyCleaner pops up annoying messages and runs fake scans. PCPrivacyCleaner popups read:

“Warning! Your personal data is in danger. To remove privacy threats, please click “REMOVE NOW” button!”


The only thing PCPrivacyCleaner removes is $29.95 from your credit card line. Get rid of PCPrivacyCleaner, and just clear your IE history next time you’ve been having too much fun online.

I mean, next time your friend hijacks your PC and puts all that porn on it.

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03 Dec 2008 | By Kristopher | Posted under Registry Scareware | No Comments »

Privacy Commander Threat Level: Privacy Commander is a pest

Privacy Commander screenshot Privacy Commander, or PrivacyCommander, is a fake registry cleaner/privacy software. Like other scam-ware, Privacy Commander pops up fake error alerts to try and scare you into buying Privacy Commander.

If Privacy Commander is annoying you, the only system issue you have is Privacy Commander.

Getting rid of Privacy Commander should be as easy as selecting Start Menu > Programs > Privacy Commander > Uninstall. Privacy Commander may leave a bunch of debris behind, though, so if you want to be extra thorough, follow my instructions below on how to remove Privacy Commander for free.

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26 Nov 2008 | By Kristopher | Posted under Registry Scareware | No Comments »

Repair Registry Pro Threat Level: Repair Registry Pro is a pest

Repair Registry ProRepair Registry Pro is more fake registry cleaner software. You might have downloaded Repair Registry Pro from RepairRegistryPro.com, or a Trojan installed Repair Registry Pro onto your system as an early birthday present. Repair Registry Pro probably runs exaggerated error scans and pops up fake error alerts. These Repair Registry Pro popups are supposed to scare you into buying Repair Registry Pro for about $30, from RepairRegistryPro.com. Besides trying to scam you, Repair Registry Pro can slow down your computer.

Before Repair Registry Pro makes you toss your PC out the window, I’ll show you how to get rid of Repair Registry Pro for free.

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20 Nov 2008 | By Kristopher | Posted under Fake Antispyware, Registry Scareware, Trojans | 4 Comments »

StorageProtector Threat Level: StorageProtector is a pest

StorageProtector screenshotStorageProtector may be another rogue anti-spyware and rogue registry repair application. StorageProtector may be installed onto your computer through Trojans that launch fake security alerts. StorageProtector may give you exaggerated security scans and/or popup security alerts to try to scare you into buying StorageProtector. StorageProtector may also even change your desktop with a fake alert! And the worse news? StorageProtector may not actually remove any supposed threats, and StorageProtector may recreate itself, making it hard to remove manually. Thanks for the warning that we’re not safe, www.StorageProtector.com.

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28 Oct 2008 | By Kristopher | Posted under Registry Scareware | 1 Comment »

System Cleaner and Hardware Doctor Threat Level: System Cleaner and Hardware Doctor is a pest

System Cleaner and Hardware Doctor screenshot System Cleaner and Hardware Doctor is fake registry cleaner software sold on scam sites.

Like other scam-ware, System Cleaner and Hardware Doctor will try to scare you into buying System Cleaner and Hardware Doctor. If you buy System Cleaner and Hardware Doctor, at best the software won’t work. And at worse? You’ll be overcharged for buying System Cleaner and Hardware Doctor, and System Cleaner and Hardware Doctor might not even download.

Before you set fire to your PC to stop your browser from forwarding to System Cleaner and Hardware Doctor sites, I’ll show you how to remove System Cleaner and Hardware Doctor for free.

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26 Oct 2008 | By Kristopher | Posted under Browser Hijackers, Registry Scareware | 1 Comment »

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?

Now let me show you how to block Vis-AntiSpy2008.com.

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26 Oct 2008 | By Kristopher | Posted under Browser Hijackers, Registry Scareware | No Comments »

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

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

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

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

Got that out?

Now let me show you how to block Windows-AntiSpy2008.com.

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25 Oct 2008 | By Kristopher | Posted under Browser Hijackers, Registry Scareware | No Comments »

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.

Got that out?

Now let me show you how to block Antivirus-Research-Lab.com.

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25 Oct 2008 | By Kristopher | Posted under Browser Hijackers, Registry Scareware | No Comments »

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?

Now let me show you how to block Vis-AntiSpy2008.com.

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22 Oct 2008 | By Roselle | Posted under Adware, Fake Antispyware, Registry Scareware | No Comments »

Secure File Shredder Threat Level: Secure File Shredder  is a Major Danger.,n3.

Secure File Shredder screenshotSecure File Shredder comes on as a registry cleaner/optimizer, but you get much more headache for your dollar when you’re unfortunate enough to catch Secure File Shredder: not only will Secure File Shredder do nothing to improve your registry, but it is also a Rogue Anti Spyware application.

Like Winiguard and SpywareGuard2008, Secure File Shredder can download itself without your permission through malicious code on a website. Once Secure File Shredder has nested in your system, it uses the typical Rogue Anti Spyware tricks to scare you into buying it’s registered version.

You’ll be sure to register your error when you find that Secure File Shredder slows down your computer, limits internet connection, and downloads more malware.

I’ll show you how to get rid of Secure File Shredder for free.

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