Spyware Techie

Do you know what System Security 4.52 is?

DESCRIPTION

System Security 4.52 is an updated version of the rogue anti-spyware program System Security 4.51 which is related to the older System Security and System Security 2009 applications. All of the related programs are known to carry out various deceiving tactics to force computer users into purchasing a bogus security application. Not only does the System Security 4.52 application do nothing for your system, but it makes several false claims that it is able to rid your system of issues or parasites.

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No sooner than the unfortunate death of Michael Jackson, security researchers expected an increase in spam that exploits this popular news story to spread malware.

Recent and popular events are like holidays for scammers, they are like vultures when it comes to a exploiting a story that is talked about non-stop via the media and internet. Michael Jackson’s death is undoubtedly one of the most popular stories currently and will continue to be for some time. Scammers realize this and they plan on spreading their malicious files and spam messages to unsuspecting computer users while the getting is good.

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Do you know what USAntispy is?

DESCRIPTION

USAntispy is none other than a rogue anti-spyware program. After looking researching the source of USAntispy it was found that it was created by the same group of hackers that created Active Antivir, which is another fake anti-spyware application.

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Do you know what Secret Service is?

DESCRIPTION

Secret Service is a fake anti-spyware program that can be referred to as another rogue anti-spyware application that performance various deceiving tasks to promote purchase of a full version.

Secret Service has a main objective to make you think that your system is infected with malicious software or spyware that can cause harm. In reality, Secret Service is the harmful malware that your system is infected with. Secret Service will even scan your system automatically returning several fake results.

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Do you know what AntivirusBEST is?

DESCRIPTION

AntivirusBEST (Antivirus-BEST.com) is a fake anti-spyware program that uses illicit actions to entice users to purchase a full version of the program. AntivirusBEST is known to be installed automatically through a Trojan such as Zlob. Zlob can come from a fake video codec download or a malicious source over the Internet. Possible AntivirusBEST warning messages that may appear on your PC when you’ve been infected with a Trojan or BHO:

“AntivirusBEST
Privacy Violation alert!
AntivirusBEST detected a Privacy Violation. A program is
secretly sending your private data to an untrusted internet
host. click here to block this activity by removing the threat
(Recomended).”

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Exploits of vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows operating systems is something that may be a serious issue if the attacks start to increase as predicted by the security firm Symantec.

Some of the most recent exploits of vulnerabilities within Microsoft Windows was the infamous Conficker Worm infection. Since then, another bug as arisen and could become a mounting issue according to Symantec.

A bug called DirectShow, was noticed by Microsoft about a month ago, has been added to one web-based attack kit. It is speculated that this may lead to spreading of this bug. A fix has not yet been issued by Microsoft for the DirectShow bug. As of now it has been found that the DirectShow bug affects only Windows 2000, Windows 2003 and Windows XP. A month ago Microsoft issues a security advisory in regards to a “limited attack.”

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Do you know what Contraviro is?

DESCRIPTION

Contraviro is a fake spyware remover application that is known to perform many malicious actions to force you to purchase a full Contraviro application. Contraviro may be installed by a Trojan in a way that it never asks for your permission to be installed. After this takes place, Contraviro is able to scan your computer for infections but the results are fake.

Contraviro is not able to detect spyware or remove it. Everything about Contraviro is a deceiving tactic to rip you off. Fake scans, misleading popups and even false system alerts are all things that Contraviro is capable of doing for the persuasion to purchase it.

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Do you know what Terminator 2009 is?

DESCRIPTION

Terminator 2009 is not the newest Terminator movie but rather a vicious rogue anti-spyware program that was found to perform many illicit tactics to persuade purchase of the full version of Terminator 2009.

Terminator 2009 usually comes from a Trojan horse such as Vundo where it is installed automatically without asking for permission. Once this takes place, Terminator 2009 may start scanning your system for parasites and other types of malware. The results that Terminator 2009 displays after the system scan are bogus. It is more or less used as a scare tactic to get you to purchase a full version of Terminator 2009.

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Do you know what Virus Remover Professional is?

DESCRIPTION

Virus Remover Professional is a rogue anti-spyware application that was created and marketed by the same group of attackers that developed the fake anti-spyware programs P Antispyware 09 and AV AntiSpyware. Virus Remover Professional uses a Trojan to display fake security messages and popup notifications in an attempt to compel purchase of a full Virus Remover Professional application.

Virus Remover Professional may be heavily advertised on a malicious website as an application that is able to resolve security issues. Virus Remover Professional does not result any type of security issue and it will not remove viruses from your system.

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Do you know what Spyware and Privacy Control Center is?

DESCRIPTION

Spyware and Privacy Control Center is a rogue anti-spyware program that is installed through a Trojan, such as Zlob, without permission from the computer user. Like other rogue anti-spyware applications, Spyware and Privacy Control Center facilitates many illicit actions to force you into purchase a full version of Spyware and Privacy Control Center.

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