13 Jan 2009 | By Kristopher | Posted under Browser Hijackers | No Comments »

SG9Scanner.com screenshotSG9Scanner.com is a site promoting fake anti-spyware Spyware Guard 2008. SG9Scanner.com simulates a system scan, and then sends you some “security” alerts.

How thoughtful.

These SG9Scanner.com popups read:

http://SG9Scanner.com says:
Warning!!! Your computer contains various signs of viruses and malware programs presence. Your system requires immediate anti viruses check! Spyware Guard 2008 will perform a quick and free scanning of your PC for viruses and malicious programs.”

Or:

The page at http://SG9Scanner.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 Spyware Guard 2008 and download it secure your PC”

Despite whatever SG9Scanner.com says, if you don’t remember how you got to SG9Scanner.com, the only spyware you’re infected with is–

Yep, you guessed it.

SG9Scanner.com.

Let me show you how to block SG9Scanner.com pop-ups, for free.

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