20 Oct 2009 | By Kristopher | Posted under Fake Antispyware | 23 Comments »

Internet Antivirus Pro screenshot Internet Antivirus Pro, AKA InternetAntivirusPro, is more fake anti-spyware; Internet Antivirus Pro is just Internet Antivirus by another name. Like other scamware, Internet Antivirus Pro runs exaggerated security scans and pops up fake warnings to trick you into buying Internet Antivirus Pro for $49.95. Internet Antivirus Pro may have installed itself onto your PC through a Trojan, like Zlob, or through a website like Internet-Antivirus.com

Before Internet Antivirus Pro popups make you throw your PC out the window, I’ll show you how to get rid of Internet Antivirus Pro for free.

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21 May 2009 | By Kristopher | Posted under Fake Antispyware | 143 Comments »

Spyware Protect 2009 screenshot Spyware Protect 2009 is just more scamware, disguised as antispyware software.

You probably got infected with Spyware Protect 2009 through Conficker, the headline-making worm that’s infected millions of PCs. Like other scareware, Spyware Protect 2009 tells you you’re infected with threats that don’t exist, and then demands you use Spyware Protect 2009 to remove them. Even if you see through the scam, you’re sanity is threatened by Spyware Protect 2009 popups.

Before you set fire to your PC to stop Spyware Protect 2009 popups, you can remove Spyware Protect 2009 for free with my instructions below. However, if you have SpywareProtect2009, you may also have Conficker worm. Use this eye chart to see if you have Conficker worm. If Conficker blocks your access to antivirus software or sites, follow our free Conficker removal instructions.

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

Badware Protector screenshot Badware Protector — AKA BadwareProtector– is another fake anti-spyware program. You can thank a Trojan or scam website for installing Badware Protector onto your PC. Once Badware Protector is in, Badware Protector tries to trick you into buying the “full” version of Badware Protector with phony system warnings, and by noting harmless files as dangerous.

If you already paid for Badware Protector, you can try to get a Badware Protector refund here. I’d save my time and sanity, though, and call my credit card company to cancel the Badware Protector order. Then I’d just uninstall Badware Protector.

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

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15 Apr 2009 | By Kristopher | Posted under Fake Antispyware | 3 Comments »

Rapid Antivirus 2009 screenshot Rapid Antivirus 2009 — AKA Rapid Antivirus 2.7 — is more fake antivirus/anti-spyware software.

You can thank a Trojan or scam website for installing Rapid Antivirus 2009 onto your computer. Once Rapid Antivirus 2009 is in, Rapid Antivirus 2009 tries to trick you into buying the “full” version of Rapid Antivirus 2009 with fake system warnings, and by noting harmless files as dangerous.

Before you set fire to your PC to stop Rapid Antivirus 2009 popups, I’ll show you how to get rid of Rapid Antivirus 2009 for free.

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14 Apr 2009 | By Kristopher | Posted under Browser Hijackers | No Comments »

SecuredOnlineComputerScan.com screenshot SecuredOnlineComputerScan.com is home to fake antivirus software Personal Antivirus. SecuredOnlineComputerScan.com might hijack your browser and launch popups. SecuredOnlineComputerScan.com’s goal? To scare you into wasting dough on scamware Personal Antivirus.

Before you set fire to your PC to stop SecuredOnlineComputerScan.com popups and crashes, I’ll show you how to block SecuredOnlineComputerScan.com for free.

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

WWWMobileReads com screenshotWWWMobileReads com is a scam site that pimps fake anti-spyware, System Security. WWWMobileReads com simulates a system scan, and then sends you some “security” alerts. How thoughtful. These WWWMobileReads com popups read:

http://WWWMobileReads com says:
Warning!!! Your computer contains various signs of viruses and malware programs presence. Your system requires immediate anti viruses check! System Security will perform a quick and free scanning of your PC for viruses and malicious programs.”

Or:

The page at http://WWWMobileReads com says:
Your computer remains infected by viruses! They can cause data loss and file damages and need to be cured as soon as possible. Return to System Security and download it secure to your PC”

Despite whatever WWWMobileReads com says, if you don’t remember how you got to WWWMobileReads com, the only spyware you’re infected with is WWWMobileReads com.

Let me show you how to block WWWMobileReads com pop-ups, for free.

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31 Mar 2009 | By Kristopher | Posted under Fake Antispyware | 1 Comment »

“System Protector” Popup screenshot “System Protector” Popup is a false security alert from fake antispyware software System Protector. This “System Protector” Popup reads:

System Protector. Your system security status is LOW! Please change your security settings.”

If you follow this “System Protector” Popup’s prompts, you’ll end up downloading scareware System Protector.

Try to close “System Protector” Popup until your mouse breaks. But that won’t make “System Protector” Popup go away. Let me show you how to block this “System Protector” Popup, for free.

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

Ultra Antivir2009 screenshotUltra Antivir2009 is more fake antivirus software. Like other scareware, Ultra Antivir2009 tells you you’re infected with threats that don’t exist, via Ultra Antivir2009 popups and false system scans, to try and trick you into buying the “full” version of Ultra Antivir2009. And even if you have an infection besides Ultra Antivir2009, the only thing Ultra Antivir2009 removes is around fifty bucks from your credit card line.

Before you set fire to your PC to stop Ultra Antivir2009 popups, I’ll show you how to get rid of Ultra Antivir2009 for free.

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18 Mar 2009 | By Kristopher | Posted under Fake Antispyware | No Comments »

“Warning! 21 infections found!” Popup screenshot “Warning! 21 infections found!” Popup is a false security alert from fake antispyware General Antivirus. This “Warning! 21 infections found!” Popup reads:

“General Antivirus has probably found malicious software that might harm your computer and compromise your privacy. Warning! 21 infections found!
Lost Documents and Settings
Permanent Data Loss
System not staring up
System Slowdown and Crashes
Loss of Internet Connection
Infecting other computers on your network”

If you “Remove all,” you’ll end up downloading scamware General Antivirus.
Try to close “Warning! 21 infections found!” Popup until your mouse breaks. But that won’t make this “Warning! 21 infections found!” Popup disappear.

Let me show you how to get rid of this “Warning! 21 infections found!” Popup, for free.

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18 Mar 2009 | By Kristopher | Posted under Fake Antispyware | No Comments »

Renus 2008 screenshotRenus 2008, AKA Renus2008, is more fake anti-spyware software. Like other scamware, Renus 2008 pops up false security alerts to scare you into buying Renus 2008.

Renus 2008 may have downloaded itself onto your PC through a Trojan, like VXGame, or a rogue security site. Renus 2008 can launch when you start up Windows, and Renus 2008 popups can be hard to get rid of.

I’ll show you how to get rid of Renus 2008 for free, before Renus 2008 makes you go back to using typewriters.

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