Archive for
October, 2007
Published by Valentino on October 30, 2007
under Spyware Help
Do you know what Trojan.KillAV is?
DESCRIPTION
Trojan.KillAV is a Trojan that will open security holes on a user’s computer. Trojan.KillAV is a threat to the security of your personal information stored on your computer. Trojan.KillAV may log and monitor your internet activity and use your computer to transmit spam emails to other internet users. Trojan.KillAV may also disable any antivirus software running on your computer.
Published by Valentino on October 22, 2007
under Spyware Help
Do you know what YourPrivacyGuard is?
DESCRIPTION
YourPrivacyGuard is a fraudulent anti-spyware program. YourPrivacyGuard is similar to SecurePCCleaner and PCPrivacyTool which are all rogue anti-spyware programs. YourPrivacyGuard may make foolish claims that it will keep your computer safe by stating that it will “protect your privacy againce violations”. This is a scam and part of a scare tactic to get you to purchase a full version of YourPrivacyGuard.
Published by Valentino on October 20, 2007
under Spyware Help
Do you know what AntiVirGear is?
DESCRIPTION
AntiVirGear is part of a rogue anti-spyware applications group that uses scare tactics to get users to purchase a full version of a bad program. If you are infected with AntiVirGear it my bombard your computer with annoying popups and fake alerts. AntiVirGear is not a legitimate spyware removal tool. AntiVirGear may display exaggerated scan results in an attempt to get you to purchase a full version of AntiVirGear.
Published by Valentino on October 1, 2007
under Spyware Help
What is SmitFraud?
SmitFraud is a computer infection that may display false security alerts or popup messages stating that you are infected with a parasite. The SmitFraud alerts or popup messages are usually the result of a rogue anti-spyware program being installed on your computer without your knowledge. If any of the SmitFraud popups or security messages are clicked on it may redirect you to a homepage to purchase rogue anti-spyware programs or start to install the program without your permission.
Published by Valentino on October 1, 2007
under Spyware Help
Do you know what TrashEraser is?
DESCRIPTION
TrashEraser is a rogue anti-spyware software that may be installed through a Trojan download. TrashEraser uses sneaky tactics to get users to purchase a full version of the TrashEraser program. It is up to you to decide not to purchase the TrashEraser program as it does not perform the tasks of a valid spyware removal program. TrashEraser is not a legitimate spyware removal tool.