19 Oct 2008 | By Roselle | Posted under Adware, BHOs, Browser Hijackers, Fake Antispyware, Registry Scareware, Trojans | No Comments »

Homepageroze.com Threat Level: Homepageroze.com  is a Pest

Homepageroze.com screenshotHomepageroze.com is another browser hijacker that tries to peddle rogue antispyware to the unsuspecting user.

Homepageroze.com also comes in Homepageroze.com/security/xp/ and Homepageroze.com/security/vista/ flavors. Unlike a nice scoop of B&R ice cream, these rogues are sure to leave an ugly taste in your mouth – when you are peacefully browsing the web, and out of nowhere, this popup warning jumps in your face:

The page at http://www.Homepageroze.com 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.

Better yet: hit Alt-F4 to close the browser window without clicking on anything, and see how easy it is to get rid of Homepageroze.com for free.

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08 Oct 2008 | By Kristopher | Posted under Registry Scareware | No Comments »

MightyCleaner Threat Level: MightyCleaner is a pest

MightyCleaner, or Mighty Cleaner, is a fake registry cleaner/privacy software. Like other scam-ware, MightyCleaner pops up fake error alerts to try and scare you into buying MightyCleaner.

If MightyCleaner is annoying you, the only system issue you have is MightyCleaner.

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

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07 Oct 2008 | By Roselle | Posted under Registry Scareware, Tracking Cookies | No Comments »

ContentEraser.com Threat Level: ContentEraser.com  is a Medium Threat

ContentEraser.com screenshotContentEraser.com is a rogue website that sells the fake registry-cleaner/system-optimizer program Content Eraser for $39.95

ContentEraser.com ironically says:

THIS IS HOW COMPROMISING FILES GET STORED IN YOUR COMPUTER!

only they don’t tell you that it’s them who install these files.

ContentEraser.com also tries to scare you into buying its fake program by saying:

Private companies are tracking the ISPs to record your Internet behavior and downloads for evidence. By mere deletion of these files you will not get rid of the evidence. Many times you are not even aware of the files that get installed by themselves, and might compromise your career, your marriage, or your status in general.

There is no free trial from ContentEraser.com. If you click on “DOWNLOAD”, they’ll go directly for the throat by landing you on their payment page. They also install 14 cookies just by your visiting the site.

Save your money and your time, and don’t download from ContentEraser.com. Let me show you how to remove Content Eraser and block ContentEraser.com for free.

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

“Harmful errors” email Threat Level: “Harmful errors” email is a pest

“Harmful errors” email screenshot “Harmful errors” email is spam about Advanced Registry Optimizer, which may or may not be rogue registry cleaner. Seriously, I never tried it. Advanced Registry Optimizer could be wonderful, I don’t know. But what I know for certain is I got spammed this “Harmful errors” email:

From: Windows.Reg.Cleaner
Subject: Harmful errors are clogging your windows registry

Look! Good news from Registry Cleaner
[link]
Compliant with the CanSpam Act of 2003

If you click any links in this “Harmful errors” email, you’re forwarded to a pitch to download Advanced Registry Optimizer on Zoombli.com.

To be clear, this “Harmful errors” email could be from a rogue ARO affiliate. I really don’t know.

What do I know?

Which sites to block from this “Harmful errors” email.

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07 Oct 2008 | By Kristopher | Posted under Registry Scareware | No Comments »

ContentEraser Threat Level: ContentEraser is a pest

ContentEraser, or Content Eraser, is a fake registry cleaner/system optimizer. Like other scam-ware, ContentEraser pops up fake error alerts to try and scare you into buying ContentEraser.

If ContentEraser is annoying you, the only system issue you have is ContentEraser.

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

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

PCMightyMax.net Threat Level: PCMightyMax.net is a pest

PCMightyMax.net screenshot PCMightyMax.net is home to PC MightyMax, another fake registry repair app.

PCMightyMax.net offers a “free” download of PC MightyMax. And by “free,” I mean the PCMightyMax.net download will only cost you your sanity, as PC MightyMax launches fake system alerts to try to trick you into buying PC MightyMax.

Despite whatever PCMightyMax.net says, if you don’t remember how you got to PCMightyMax.net, the only spyware you’re infected with is PC MightyMax.

I’ll show you how to block PCMightyMax.net, and get rid of PC MightyMax for free.

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

PC MightyMax Threat Level: PC MightyMax is a pest

PC MightyMax, or PCMightyMax, is a fake registry cleaner/system optimizer. Like other scam-ware, PC MightyMax pops up fake error alerts to try and scare you into buying PC MightyMax.

If PC MightyMax is annoying you, the only system issue you have is PC MightyMax.

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

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29 Sep 2008 | By Kristopher | Posted under Fake Antispyware, Registry Scareware | No Comments »

Antispyware-Review.biz Threat Level: Antispyware-Review.biz is a pest

Antispyware-Review.biz screenshotAntispyware-Review.biz is a scam site pimping fake anti-spyware and fake registry cleaner software. Antispyware-Review.biz offers free downloads of scamware PCclean Pro and PC Antispy.

What a deal.

Only if you download these trials, PCclean Pro and PC Antispy give false positives, and pop up fake system alerts to trick you into buying PCclean Pro and PC Antispy for $49.95.

Despite whatever Antispyware-Review.biz says, if you don’t remember how you got to Antispyware-Review.biz, the only PC problems you have are PC Clean Pro and PC Antispy.

So just block Antispyware-Review.biz, or remove PC Clean Pro and PC Antispy for free with my instructions below.

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27 Sep 2008 | By Graham | Posted under Registry Scareware, Trojans | No Comments »

SystemOptimizer2008 Threat Level: SystemOptimizer2008 is a pest

SystemOptimizer2008 screenshot Want to speed up your computer?

Then you don’t want to use SystemOptimizer2008 — AKA System Optimizer 2008 — which is just another fake registry repair application.

SystemOptimizer2008.com’s slogan is “Charge Your PC with Intelligence.” If SystemOptimizer2008.com was honest, it’d read “Slow Your PC with a Dunce.” The only cunning thing SystemOptimizer2008 is capable of is generating a fake security popup every 30 seconds to try to get you to pay $49.95 for the “full” version of SystemOptimizer2008.

Before SystemOptimizer2008 turns your brain to mush, I’ll show you how to get rid of SystemOptimizer2008 for free.

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24 Sep 2008 | By Kristopher | Posted under BHOs, Registry Scareware, Trojans | No Comments »

“Attn! System Files Corrupted” popup Threat Level: “Attn! System Files Corrupted” popup is a pest

“Attn! System Files Corrupted” popup is a fake system alert from everyone’s favorite Trojan, Zlob.

Attn! System Files Corrupted
Windows system files have been compromiced. Probable cause: Malware infection. Replace modifield files with backup
Copies and perform a scan for malware? “

My advice about this “Attn! System Files Corrupted” popup?

DON’T click the “Attn! System Files Corrupted” popup, or you’ll end up being harassed by more fake anti-spyware. Avoid clicking the “Attn! System Files Corrupted” popup and just remove Zlob with the instructions below.

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