Spyware Techie

Do you know what IEDefender is?

DESCRIPTION

IEDefender, or IE Defender, is a rogue anti-spyware application simply because of its aggressive advertising and scare tactics. IEDefender and its affiliates infect users through video codecs that come bundled with a Trojan that is triggered by a Browser Helper Object.

IEDefender and its affiliates display exaggerated security alerts difficult to close in an attempt to trick you into purchasing the full IEDefender version.

Once the Trojan is installed on your machine, your web browser is hijacked. So if you do a search through Google, Yahoo or MSN search engines, your browser will display a fake error message within your search results. The IE Defender fake error message even use the search engine’s name within the message in order to confuse you into believing it’s coming from the search engine itself.

To protect your security, we recommend you hide your computer from general browser list when using a secured server or workstation. In order to conceal your computer from browser’s list, follow the instructions in this article.

Backup your system and its important files.
Click the Start button, select Run, and type regedit in the Open box.
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Windows Update is a feature of your Windows system which automatically keeps your computer up-to-date. However, to receive these updates, you have to register your personal information. In order to get the Windows Updates without registering, follow the instructions in this article.

Backup your system and its important files.
Click the Start button, select Run, and [...]

Do you know what Pest Trap is?

DESCRIPTION

Pest Trap is a rogue anti-spyware program that uses scare tactics in an attempt to get users to purchase the full version of Pest Trap. Pest Trap may scan your computer at startup displaying exaggerated scan results. The name says it all, Pest Trap is nothing but a pest and a trap because it is deceiving in the fact that it does not actually remove spyware from your computer.

Do you know what VirusProtect Pro 3.3 is?

DESCRIPTION

VirusProtect Pro 3.3 is a rogue anti-spyware program that installs itself onto your computer through a Trojan or web security holes. VirusProtect Pro 3.3 displays exaggerated security alerts in an attempt to scare you into purchasing the full VirusProtect Pro 3.3 program. VirusProtect Pro 3.3’s messages state that you are infected with spyware and that in order to solve your problem; you are supposed to download an up-to-date anti-spyware solution.

VirusProtect Pro 3.3 changes your desktop settings, hijacks the web browser and redirects you to unwanted web sites. VirusProtect Pro 3.3 may also install other malicious files and launches itself on Windows startup.

VirusProtect Pro 3.3 operates in the same manner as SpyDawn, SpyLocked, and VirusBurst.

Do you know what VirusRay is?

DESCRIPTION

VirusRay is is a rogue anti-spyware program designed to mislead you into purchasing the full version of the program. VirusRay’s deceptive tactics start with fake security alerts that pop up on your Taskbar, then it will pretend to scan your machine, use false positives to scare you and then suggest it’s the most suitable application to remove the threat.

The application is downloaded and installed either by a Trojan named Zlob without your knowledge and consent. Although VirusRay may appear to be harmless, it is a security risk to your computer and it may actually expose you to more security threats. VirusRay is a clone of AntiVirGear. Home site for this rogue anti-spyware application is www.virusray.com…

Do you know what AntiVirGear is?

DESCRIPTION

AntiVirGear is a fake anti-spyware program which downloads and installs itself onto your PC without your knowledge or consent, through a Trojan called Zlob. AntiVirGear will try to mislead you with constant false pop-ups and system alerts into buying the full version of the program in order to remove the supposed threats. When the icon that has a constant pop-up in the system tray is clicked, downloads and then installs AntiVirGear. AntiVirGear detects any malware in your machine and then requires you to go to AntiVirGear’s website to purchase the rogue software. AntiVirGear may also change your settings and make them appear as if the network’s administrator has changed them…

Do you know what Zlob is?

DESCRIPTION

The Zlob trojan , also known as Trojan.Zlob, is a Ad-Spyware which is a needed video codec to view adult oriented movies. Zlob installs in your PC and takes control of it. Zlob changes settings and modifies files on your computer. Zlob can also generate pop-ups with appearance similar to real Windows warning pop-ups, informing that the machine is infected with spyware, in order to trick you into clicking and triggering the download and purchasing various rogue anti-spyware. Zlob starts automatically every time Windows boots and hides, waiting for remote connections to attack, downloading and installing malicious software, such as: AntiVirGear, Zlob, WinAntiVirus Pro 2007, Ultimate Cleaner and SecurePCCleaner…

Do you know what SpyShredder is?

DESCRIPTION

SpyShredder is a dangerous corrupt anti-spyware program that hijacks your PC for malicious purposes. SpyShredder may infect your machine through Trojans and browser security exploits. SpyShredder uses deceptive ads to prompt the unsuspecting users into purchasing the full version of the program in order to remove the supposed threats. Since SpyShredder comes bundled along with other malicious programs, it may install other malware on your PC to damage your system. SpyShredder is very similar to such rogue anti-spyware programs as Bravesentry, Dr.Antispy and MagicAntiSpy…

Do you know what AVSystemCare is?

DESCRIPTION

AVSystemCare is a rogue security program that installs in your machine through a Trojan or web security holes. AVSystemCare launches on every Window startup, causing excessive advertising, showing misleading scanning results and false security alerts to scare and mislead the user into buying the complete software. AVSystemCare may be compared to VirusBlast, SpySheriff, and MySpyProtector…