Spyware Techie

Do you know what DrProtection is?

DESCRIPTION

DrProtection is a rogue anti-spyware program released as a clone of DrAntiSpy. DrProtection masks itself as a legitimate anti-spyware program when in fact it is designed to trick users into purchase a full version of DrProtection. DrProtection uses scare tactics by displaying a list of bogus or overstated scan results. DrProtection may never clean your system of any infections.

Do you know what FixThemNow is?

DESCRIPTION

FixThemNow is a fake anti-spyware program and a recent clone of AVSystemCare. FixThemNow is usually installed through a downloaded Trojan. The infection occurs in a stealthy manor without the computer user knowing. FixThemNow has a trial version that tries to get users to purchase the full version of FixThemNow. This is a trick. At all costs do not purchase FixThemNow.

ConfidentSurf is a rogue anti-spyware removal tool. ConfidentSurf offers scanning and removing Internet records, temporary files and useless data from PC. ConfidentSurf may also displays fake infection alerts stating that your computer is infected with spyware in order to trick you into downloading the full ConfidentSurf version.

ConfidentSurf can seriously damage your computer by downloading other spyware, tracking keystrokes, changing system registry, infecting network computers, and causing slowdowns and crashes.

ErrorInspector is a rogue anti-spyware application that gives exaggerated reports of registry errors on the computer, security scans and/or pop-up security alerts to try to intimidate you into purchasing ErrorInspector. ErrorInspector may also cause data loss, data theft, system crashes, and may download other spyware.

ErrorInspector can be installed through a web browser security hole, or through a Trojan, usually Looksky or Zlob.

When ErrorInspector scans you computer, it would find a greatly exaggerated amount of spyware and when you want to remove them by pressing “Repair now!” your browser redirects to ErrorInspector’s website, suggesting that you buy the full version of the program.

Do you know what Asecurityassurance.com is?

DESCRIPTION

Asecurityassurance.com is an annoying browser hijacker that usually infects systems through the well known Zlob Trojan. Once you have this type of infection on your system you will get random redirects to the Asecurityassurance.com website in an attempt to get you to purchase a rogue anti-spyware program such as VirusProtectPro or AntiVirGear.

If you notice that your browser is redirecting you to the site Asecurityassurance.com then you may be infected with Zlob Trojan. Asecurityassurance.com may change your home page on your browser to point to Asecurityassurance.com. This is another indication that you may be infected with a Trojan.

Do you know what VirusProtect is?

DESCRIPTION

VirusProtect is a rogue anti-spyware program which downloads and installs itself onto your PC through a Trojan called Zlob. VirusProtect will use deceptive advertising tactics to mislead you into buying the full version of the program.

Zlob Trojan can be found bundled in video codecs used to view video files, especially with adult content. If you agree to install a video codec from a questionable website, you’re also agreeing to have a trojan installed that modifies your web browser, adds a fake security alert icon on your Windows desktop, and pops up fake security messages urging you to install rogue anti-spyware programs like VirusProtect.

Do you know what Htepo Virus is?

DESCRIPTION

Htepo Virus is a rogue antivirus infection that sends false messages to computer users through annoying popups and system alert messages. Htepo Virus may change your homepage setting in your browser to point to Htepo.com. Htepo.com is known as a malicious website that may promote other rogue software.

Htepo Virus will drastically slow down your system in addition to adding two suspicious icons to your desktop and system tray that lead to Htepo.com.

Do you know what Rich video codec Trojan is?

DESCRIPTION

Rich video codec Trojan or Rich video codec Trojan v. 1.6 is a fake codec that may lead to the installation of other Trojan infections on your computer. Rich video codec Trojan uses methods to trick users into downloading the malicious file by stating that you need Rich video codec Trojan in order to play a video. Rich video codec Trojan is known to install additional malicious components to your web browser such as a toolbar called The Bonrep Toolbar.

Do you know what Zlob-x.a is?

DESCRIPTION

Zlob-x.a is a Trojan that distributes IE Defender and is designed to affect the Windows operating system by changing settings and modifying files on your computer. Zlob-x.a is usually found bundled in video codecs which are used to view video files. Zlob-x.a can hijack your IE browser and display an error message within your search results in search engines like Google, Yahoo and MSN.

Zlob-x.a starts automatically every time Windows boots and hides, waiting for remote connections to attack, downloading and installing malicious software, such as IE Defender.
Unfortunately, no security patches can fix this flaw. You have to be careful when visiting Web sites or downloading files to avoid possible infection of Zlob-x.a.

Do you know what OSX.RSPlug.A is?

OSX.RSPlug.A is a new variant of the Zlob Trojan which is now affecting Mac OS computers. OSX.RSPlug.A has its own Zlob DNS Changer built into the parasite. This allows the parasite OSX.RSPlug.A to change your computer’s DNS settings allowing outsiders to hijack your system. OSX.RSPlug.A may redirect you to web sites and manipulate your search results to show the hacker controlled sites. The DNS settings on your system tell a computer where to connect and to which IP address to connect too. With OSX.RSPlug.A potentially changing the DNS settings it can point your system to a hacker and give them full access to take your computer over.