04 Dec 2008 | By Kristopher | Posted under Fake Antispyware | 2 Comments »

Virus-Trigger.com Threat Level: Virus-Trigger.com is a pest

Virus-Trigger.com screenshotVirus-Trigger.com is home to AntiVirus Trigger, another fake anti-spyware application. Virus-Trigger.com offers you a free scan from AntiVirus Trigger.

What a deal.

Only Virus-Trigger.com’s free scan will cost you your sanity, as Virus-Trigger.com downloads lead to false alerts and popups that try to scare you into buying AntiVirus Trigger.

Before you give your PC a bubble bath, I’ll show you how to block Virus-Trigger.com, and get rid of AntiVirus Trigger for free.

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03 Dec 2008 | By Kristopher | Posted under Browser Hijackers, Fake Antispyware | No Comments »

HomeSiteRenew.com/security/xp Threat Level: HomeSiteRenew.com/security/xp is a pest

HomeSiteRenew.com/security/xp screenshot HomeSiteRenew.com/security/xp is a fake anti-spyware browser hijacker. You could be browsing the web, and out of nowhere a HomeSiteRenew.com/security/xp popup appears:

The page at http://www.HomeSiteRenew.com/security/xp 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.

If you click “OK,” you’re forwarded to Virus-Trigger.com/?aid=1017, to buy fake anti-spyware software Antivirus Trigger.

If your computer keeps going to HomeSiteRenew.com/security/xp, I’ll show you how to block HomeSiteRenew.com/security/xp for free.

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20 Nov 2008 | By Kristopher | Posted under Fake Antispyware, Trojans | 9 Comments »

Antivirus Trigger Threat Level: Antivirus Trigger is a pest

Antivirus Trigger — AKA AntivirusTrigger — is more fake antivirus/anti-spyware software.

You can thank a Trojan or scam website for installing Antivirus Trigger onto your computer. Once Antivirus Trigger is in, Antivirus Trigger tries to trick you into buying the “full” version of Antivirus Trigger with fake system warnings, and by noting harmless files as dangerous.

Before you set fire to your PC to stop Antivirus Trigger popups, I’ll show you how to get rid of Antivirus Trigger for free.

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