Spy Dawn: SpyDawn
March 15th, 2007, by Kristopher | Posted in Rogue Anti Spyware, Spy Dawn, Trojans
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SpyDawn is a rogue anti-spyware program that may install itself onto your computer without your permission, through a Trojan or web browser security holes. SpyDawn may not really detect and remove spyware parasites from your computer, but may issue false security alerts to try to trick you into buying the full version of SpyDawn.
SpyDawn’s security alerts may popup from your taskbar, be titled “Security Alert!” and read:
“System has detected a number of active spyware applications that may impact the performance of your computer. Click the icon to get rid of unwanted spyware by downloading an up-to-date anti-spyware solution.”
SpyDawn may also startup with your Windows system, and may launch excessive popup ads. SpyDawn may download and install other malware onto your computer, and may be a clone of VirusBurst and compared to rogue antispyware such as SpySheriff, SpywareStrike, SmitFraud, Pest Trap, SpywareQuake, and SpyHeal.
