Spyware.IEMonster Threat Level:

Spyware.IEMonster is a monster of a browser hijacker monster that pimps XP Antivirus Protection, one of the latest rogue anti-spyware applications. Spyware.IEMonster pops up fake alerts that read something like:

WINDOWS ALERT:Critical Systems Warning!
Your system is probably infected with version of Spyware.IEMonster.b Spyware.IEMonster.b is spyware that attempts to steal passwords from Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox Outlook and other programs, including logings and passwords from online baking sessions,EBay, PayPal. It may also create special tracking files to log your activity and compromise your Internet privacy. Spyware.IEMonster then sends stolen passwords and other sensitive information to a php script at a pre specified website where stolen details are logged Click here to protect your computer (recommended) ok or cancel.

If you click this Spyware.IEMonster popup, you’re taken to XPOnlineScanner.com to buy XP Antivirus Protetion. Despite whatever Spyware.IEMonster says, if you don’t remember how you got to Spyware.IEMonster, the only spyware you’re infected with is XP Antivirus Protection. Remove Spyware.IEMonster — or throw your PC out the window. Either way.

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