14 Feb 2008 | By Kristopher | Posted under Fake Antispyware, Trojans | 7 Comments »

SpyGuard Threat Level: SpyGuard is a pest

SpyGuard is a rogue anti-spyware playing the usual game: SpyGuard may popup fake security warnings, that are really ads launched by SpyGuard trojan. SpyGuard may display these fake security warnings to trick you into purchasing the “full” version of SpyGuard to remove non-existent threats from your computer. SpyGuard may be a clone of other popular rogue anti-spyware programs, like SpywareStrike, SpyFalcon, SpyAxe, SpywareQuake, and Smitfraud.

SpyGuard may also make you want to throw your PC out the window.

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10 Aug 2006 | By Kristopher | Posted under Fake Antispyware, Spyware, Trojans | 2 Comments »

VirusRescueVirusRescue is rogue anti-spyware software that may popup fake warnings about spyware threats in attempt to trick you into buying the full version of VirusRescue. VirusRescue may automatically startup everytime you launch your Windows system. VirusRescue may also come bundled with other spyware and install the Zlob trojan onto your computer. VirusRescue is a clone of SpywareQuake and is similar to other rogue anti-spyware software, such as SpyHeal, SpySheriff, SpyFalcon, PestTrap, RazeSpyware, SpyGuard, VirusBlast, SpyAxe, and Alfa Cleaner.

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19 Jul 2006 | By Kristopher | Posted under Fake Antispyware, Spyware | 1 Comment »

remove syssecuritysiteSysSecuritySite is a web browser hijacker that may redirect you to www.SysSecuritySite.com. SysSecuritySite may issue fake security messages that popup in attempt to trick you into buying a rogue anti-spyware application. SysSecuritySite may also advertise rogue anti-spyware programs like SpywareStrike, Pest Trap, SpyAxe, SpyGuard, Adware Punisher, Malware Wipe, and PestWiper.

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