27 Apr 2009 | By Kristopher | Posted under Fake Antispyware | No Comments »

AntiVirus 360 Remover screenshot AntiVirus 360 Remover is a fake antispyware program that claims to remove fake antispyware program Antivirus 360. Huh?

It almost sounds Warholian, right? Fake software that claims to remove fake software? But AntiVirus 360 Remover is just the latest turn in the big business of scareware, or, scam software designed to scare you into wasting money on it. Just like AntiVirus 360, AntiVirus 360 Remover claims it will protect you from all sorts of badware. Not so. The only thing AntiVirus 360 Remover removes is dough from your wallet.

I’ll show you how to get rid of AntiVirus 360 Remover for free.

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11 Dec 2008 | By Kristopher | Posted under Fake Antispyware | No Comments »

Antivirus-Pro-Scanner.com Threat Level: Antivirus-Pro-Scanner.com is a pest

Antivirus-Pro-Scanner.com screenshotAntivirus-Pro-Scanner.com is home to Antivirus 360, another fake anti-spyware application. Antivirus-Pro-Scanner.com offers you a free scan from Antivirus 360.

What a deal.

Only Antivirus-Pro-Scanner.com’s free scan will cost you your sanity, as Antivirus-Pro-Scanner.com downloads lead to false alerts and popups that try to scare you into buying Antivirus 360.

Before you give your PC a bubble bath, I’ll show you how to block Antivirus-Pro-Scanner.com, and get rid of Antivirus 360 for free.

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10 Dec 2008 | By Kristopher | Posted under Fake Antispyware | 46 Comments »

Antivirus 360 screenshot Antivirus 360 is more fake anti-spyware that installs itself onto your computer through a Trojan or web security hole.

Antivirus 360 pops up exaggerated security alerts to try and scare you into buying the program. Antivirus 360 won’t remove anything — except about $50 from your credit line.

But before you go throw a hammer at your PC to smash the Antivirus 360 popups, I’ll show you how to get rid of Antivirus 360, for free.

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