“Security errors detected” popup Threat Level:

“Security errors detected” popup is a message that appears on SGViralScan.com, a fake anti-spyware site promoting rogue software Spyware Guard 2008. This “Security errors detected” popup is part of a simulated a system scan. This “Security errors detected” popup reads:

“http://sgviralscan.com/ says:
Security errors detected.
Click here to view errors list. Remove this errors as soon as possible to prevent data lost and privacy information exposure.”

Despite whatever this “Security errors detected” popup says, the only spyware you’re infected with is–

Yep, you guessed it.

This “Security errors detected” popup.

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SGViralScan.com Threat Level:

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

How thoughtful.

These SGViralScan.com popups read:

“http://SGViralScan.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://SGViralScan.com says:
The page at http://sgviralscan.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 SGViralScan.com says, if you don’t remember how you got to SGViralScan.com, the only spyware you’re infected with is–

Yep, you guessed it.

SGViralScan.com.

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