Spyware Techie

Do you know what SpywareScanner2008 is?

DESCRIPTION

SpywareScanner2008 is a program that makes a false claim of being able to improve the performance of your computer and remove spyware.

Do you ever get a warning message on your screen that says “Warning! Your system might be a risk”? Usually this message comes from the SpywareScanner2008 program where it starts it’s scare tactics in attempt to get you to purchase the full SpywareScanner2008 application.

SpywareScanner2008 or Spyware Scanner 2008, may display popup alerts and system messages when it is installed on your computer. You may not know you have SpywareScanner2008 installed until you see these popups because SpywareScanner2008 can be installed without your permission.

Do you know what DoctorAntiVirus2008 is?

DESCRIPTION

DoctorAntiVirus2008 or Doctor AntiVirus 2008 is another fake anti-spyware program related to the AntiVirus 2008 Pro group of rogue applications. In knowing for a fact that Antivirus 2008 Pro is nothing more than a scam, it gives us the upper hand for handling and removing DoctorAntiVirus2008. DoctorAntiVirus2008 is known to come from the Zlob Trojan usually found on active-x websites or through fake video codec downloads.

DoctorAntiVirus2008 or Doctor AntiVirus 2008 is nothing like a doctor but you may need one after you develop a serious case of anxiety from your computer not functioning the way it should because of DoctorAntiVirus2008. Once DoctorAntiVirus2008 is installed it will perform fake scans of your system and display popups of parasites that it supposedly found. Do not worry, any parasite that DoctorAntiVirus2008 is not legitimate but used as a scare tactic. It is likely that some computer users have downloaded and installed Doctor AntiVirus 2008 directly from www.doctor2antivirus.com.

Do you know what WinXSecurityCenter is?

DESCRIPTION

WinXSecurityCenter or WinX Security Center, is a fake anti-spyware program that will never remove spyware or provide added security on your computer. WinXSecurityCenter may come from Trojan infections or browser security holes where it has the ability to install without your permission.

If you have WinXSecurityCenter you may notice the annoying popups that it produces as well as degraded computer performance. You may find yourself redirected to a malicious website if WinXSecurityCenter has taken over functions on your computer.

Do you know what PestSweeper is?

DESCRIPTION

PestSweeper is a rogue anti-spyware program designed to extort money from you. PestSweeper literally is a “pest” because once it is installed it pests you with annoying popups and alert messages that say you are infected with a parasite of some sort. The reality behind the messages is that you do not have the infections that it says. PestSweeper and the Trojan that may have installed PestSweeper are the pests that you must remove.

PestSweeper may be installed from a Trojan infection such as Zlob without your permission or directly from the PestSweeper.com website. PestSweeper should be called Pest-Maker because it surly does not sweep pests away.

Do you know what RegClean2008 is?

DESCRIPTION

RegClean2008 or known as Reg Clean 2008, is a deceiving program that pretends to be an application that removes parasites and cleans your registry. We have determined that RegClean2008 does none of this and is only good for one thing and that one thing is unjustifiably taking your money. Many computer users may have RegClean2008 installed but they do not know it until they start getting registry entry error popups and alert messages displayed randomly. This is because RegClean2008 can be installed without you knowing about it through a Trojan infection.

The Trojan infection that installs RegClean2008 without your permission may come from a fake video codec download or malicious website that is designed to promote rogue anti-spyware.

Do you know what Online-spy-scanner.com is?

DESCRIPTION

Online-spy-scanner.com is a browser hijacker related to other malicious websites such as Anti-spy-center.com. Online-spy-scanner.com promotes fake anti-spyware by displaying a bunch of parasites that it claims you have on your computer. Online-spy-scanner.com attempts this fake scan of your system to scare you into purchasing SpyGuarder which is a useless rogue anti-spyware program.

If you download and install SpyGuarder from Online-spy-scanner.com you may be sorry or really regret that decision. SpyGuarder will not remove parasites from your computer and Online-spy-scanner.com is not a legitimate scanner for your computer to detect spyware.

Do you know what Antivirus 2009 is?

DESCRIPTION

Antivirus 2009 is a vicious rogue anti-spyware program known to be a clone of Antivirus 2008. With Antivirus 2009 or Antivirus2009 being in the same family as Antivirus 2008 we know it is very dangerous to have on your computer. Usually when you are part of a really bad family you automatically have a bad reputation for the malicious actions of your family members. It is no different with Antivirus 2009 being in the same family as Antivirus 2008. Both programs are known to come from Trojan infections either by means of a fake video codec download or a the antivirus-2009.com website.

Antivirus 2009 is like a thief that comes at night to steal your secret stash of cash because that is pretty much what rogue anti-spyware programs do, take your money. Antivirus 2009 gives you popups and alert messages as a free gift trying to get you to purchase the licensed Antivirus 2009 application. Since Antivirus 2009 is a worthless program you don’t get much in return if you decide to purchase the full version of Antivirus 2009.

Do you know what WinlFixer is?

DESCRIPTION

WinlFixer is a fake spyware and repair tool very similar to other rogue anti-spyware programs that may display black bugs on your desktop screen. Much like previous fake anti-spyware programs such as Malware Protector 2008, Winlfixer is using the crawling bugs to scare computer users. For the most part, it is part of a scheme to get you to purchase the WinlFixer program. You may think that purchasing the full WinlFixer application will get rid of the bugs. Hate to break the bad news to you but WinlFixer will not do anything for you except take your money.

WinlFixer may be offered on several warez or illegal download websites. WinlFixer may also come from the Vundo trojan infection which has the ability to install WinlFixer on your computer without your permission.

Have you ever attempted to delete a file and you get an “Access Denied” error?

This problem usually happens when there’s spyware on the computer. Spyware prevents you from deleting certain files.

Why are you deleting a certain file in the first place?

Is it a file that you no longer need or is it a spyware file that you must delete in order to remove a rogue anti-spyware program or a Trojan infection? Either way, there are a few ways you can go about deleting a protected file or spyware file from your computer. Follow the steps below to remove or delete protected files or spyware files that may have an “Access Denied error”.

Do you know what AdvancedAntivirus is?

DESCRIPTION

AdvancedAntivirus or Advanced Antivirus, is a fake anti-spyware program that pretends to have the ability to remove viruses and spyware on your computer. After accidently installing AdvancedAntivirus we found that it does not remove spyware or viruses but it does do a good job at annoying the hell out of you. AdvancedAntivirus may come from a Trojan infection or directly from the AAV2008.com website.

Once installed, AdvancedAntivirus attempts to hijack your homepage redirecting you to malicious websites where you can easily lose your money on an advertised program. AdvancedAntivirus may end up stealing your personal information which can become a serious threat to your personal data and identity.