08 Dec 2008 | By Kristopher | Posted under Fake Antispyware | No Comments »

“VirusTrigger Alert” popup Threat Level: “VirusTrigger Alert” popup is a pest

“VirusTrigger Alert” popup screenshot “VirusTrigger Alert” popup is a false security alert from fake antispyware VirusTrigger. This “VirusTrigger Alert” popup reads:

“VirusTrigger Alert
INFILTRATION ALERT
Your computer is being attacked from Internet. It could be a password-stealing attack, a trojan-dropper and so on.
DETAILS
Attack from: 165.202.124.234, port 28365
Attacked port: 12930
Threat: Win32.Worm.Mytob.BC
Do you want VirusTrigger to block this attack?”

Click “NO,” “NO,” “NO” until your mouse breaks.

This “VirusTrigger Alert” popup is supposed to scare you into wasting money on VirusTrigger. You may have caught this “VirusTrigger Alert” popup through a fake video codec, or a drive-by download.

Unless you like getting scammed, don’t download the software the “VirusTrigger Alert” popup links to. The only spyware you’re infected with is fake anti-spyware that you need to remove.

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08 Dec 2008 | By Kristopher | Posted under Fake Antispyware | 7 Comments »

“Spyware alert!” popup Threat Level: “Spyware alert!” popup is a pest

“Spyware alert!” popup screenshot “Spyware alert!” popup is a false security alert from fake antispyware VirusTrigger. This “Spyware alert!” popup reads:

Spyware alert! Vulnerabilities found
Your computer is infected by spyware – 25 serious threats are found while scanning your files and registry. It is strongly recommended to entirely clean your computer in order to protect the system against future intrusions.
Why you need to be protected against spyware?
Upgrade to full version of VirusTrigger security kit to clean your computer and prevent new security and privacy attacks. You will have daily updates and online protection against Internet attacks.”

This “Spyware alert!” popup is supposed to scare you into wasting money on VirusTrigger. You may have caught this “Spyware alert!” popup through a fake video codec, or a drive-by download.

Unless you like getting scammed, don’t download the software the “Spyware alert!” popup links to. The only spyware you’re infected with is fake anti-spyware that you need to remove.

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08 Dec 2008 | By Kristopher | Posted under Fake Antispyware | No Comments »

“If your computer is infected with spyware” popup Threat Level: “If your computer is infected with spyware” popup is a pest

“If your computer is infected with spyware” popup screenshot “If your computer is infected with spyware” popup is a false security alert from fake antispyware VirusTrigger. This “If your computer is infected with spyware” popup reads:

“If your computer is infected with spyware your Security and Privacy are in DANGER.
Spyware programs can steal your credit card numbers and bank information details. The computer can be used sending spam and you may get popups with adult or any other unwanted content.
If
- Your have visited adult or warez websites during past 3 days.
- Your homepage has changed and does not change back.
- Your computer perfomrance has dropped down daramatically.
- You are suspecting someone is watching you.
Then your computer is most likely INFECTED WITH SPYWARE.
We are sorry, but the trial version is unable to remove these treats. We strongly recommend you to purchase Full version.”

This “If your computer is infected with spyware” popup is supposed to scare you into wasting money on VirusTrigger. You may have caught this “If your computer is infected with spyware” popup through a fake video codec, or a drive-by download.

Unless you like getting scammed, don’t download the software the “If your computer is infected with spyware” popup links to. The only spyware you’re infected with is fake anti-spyware that you need to remove.

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08 Dec 2008 | By Kristopher | Posted under Fake Antispyware | No Comments »

VirTrigger Threat Level: VirTrigger is a pest

VirTrigger screenshot VirTrigger — AKA Virus Trigger and Anti Virus Trigger — is more fake antivirus/anti-spyware software.

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

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

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12 Nov 2008 | By Kristopher | Posted under Fake Antispyware | 2 Comments »

VirusTrigger Threat Level: VirusTrigger is a pest

VirusTrigger screenshot VirusTrigger is more fake antivirus/anti-spyware software.

You can thank a Trojan or scam website — maybe www.Virus-Trigger.com? — for installing VirusTrigger onto your computer. Once VirusTrigger is in, VirusTrigger tries to trick you into buying the “full” version of VirusTrigger with fake system warnings, and by noting harmless files as dangerous.

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

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