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September, 2008
Published by Allen on September 24, 2008
under Spyware Help
Do you know what AntispywareXP 2009 is?
DESCRIPTION
AntispywareXP 2009 (Antispyware XP 2009) was found to be related to Antivirus XP 2008 which we know from a previous removal guide that it is a fake anti-spyware program. AntispywareXP 2009 is no better than Antivirus XP 2008 in that they both facilitate fake popup alerts and warning messages of infections that are not present on your system.
AntispywareXP 2009 may come from a Trojan infection where it is installed automatically without your consent. www.antispywarexp2009.com is another means of spreading the AntispywareXP 2009 program. www.antispywarexp2009.com is a dangerous website that should not be visited under any circumstances.
Published by Allen on September 23, 2008
under Spyware Help
Do you know what Asafetysite.com is?
DESCRIPTION
Asafetysite.com (Asafetysite) is a malicious site designed to look like a legitimate website that provides security for your computer. What is troubling about Asafetysite.com is that it can potentially hijack your homepage where it loads the home page of Asafetysite.com every time you open your favorite web browser program. Even worse, Asafetysite.com promotes rogue anti-spyware programs that push you into spending your money on worthless rogue applications.
Asafetysite.com is associated with the Security Toolbar 7.1 which is known for displaying fake notifications about removing spyware. This security toolbar may redirect you to Asafetysite.com where numerous popups will keep annoying you until some action is taken.
Published by Allen on September 22, 2008
under Windows Help
Learn how to make your PC start up faster and free up memory and resources for free.
Does your computer take forever to start up? Do you feel that your computer is loading several unnecessary programs into memory during startup that you do not use? If so, you can follow simple steps to speed up the startup process and alleviate available memory (RAM) at the same time.
Many of us know that Windows Vista is a memory hog and many Windows XP machines that you may have purchase from your local electronics store contain several preinstalled programs that load during startup that slow down your system. MSConfig (System Configuration Utility) is a built-in Windows tool that can be used to free up system resources which may allow your computer to startup faster and free up used memory.
Published by admin on September 22, 2008
under Spyware Help
Do you know what Master Antivirus 2009 is?
DESCRIPTION
Master Antivirus 2009 is a crude program that is misrepresented as a security tool that provides additional security services for your computer. Master Antivirus 2009 is nothing more than another fake security application similar to the older Master Antivirus rogue anti-spyware program. Both Master Antivirus and Master Antivirus 2009 are basically pieces of junk.
Master Antivirus 2009 facilitates various fake popup messages or system alerts when it is installed. Usually the Master Antivirus 2009 messages are designed to get you to purchase the full Master Antivirus 2009 program. If you do this then you will later found out that you made a terrible purchase because Master Antivirus 2009 is a useless program.
Published by Allen on September 19, 2008
under Spyware Help
Do you know what AntiSpy Deluxe Antivirus is?
DESCRIPTION
AntiSpy Deluxe Antivirus is yet another name variation describing a fake anti-spyware program created by hackers to take your money in return for a useless program. It is a very bad feeling when you spend your money on AntiSpy Deluxe Antivirus and it does not live up to it’s claim to be able to remove spyware from your computer.
Published by Scott on September 19, 2008
under Spyware Help
Do you know what AntiMalware 2009 is?
DESCRIPTION
AntiMalware 2009 is an extremely dangerous rogue anti-spyware program. Because AntiMalware 2009 similar to other fake anti-spyware programs such as Antivirus XP 2008 and eAntivirusPro, it displays several misleading popups and alert notifications. Ultimately, AntiMalware 2009 tries to get you to purchase a full version of AntiMalware 2009 so that the hackers that created can make off with your money.
AntiMalware 2009 is not a program to reckon with. AntiMalware 2009 will make your day a living hell if you decide to let it stay on your computer. Between the annoying popups and fake system scans, AntiMalware 2009 will aggravate you worst than the media covering the presidential election.
Published by Allen on September 18, 2008
under Security News
How do hackers hack into a personal email account?
You have probably heard or read recent reports plastered all over the internet stating that Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin’s private Yahoo email account was broken into by hackers. You would want to think that your email account is secure especially if you are a vice presidential candidate.
A hacking group gained access to Palin’s Yahoo email account and sent the information to Wikileaks. Wikileaks is a site setup for anonymous leaked documents. What some people are wondering is, how did this happen. How do hackers gain access to a personal email account where they are able to take the messages and send them to other sources online?
Published by Allen on September 18, 2008
under Spyware Help
Do you know what Security Scanner 2008 is?
DESCRIPTION
Security Scanner 2008 (SecurityScanner2008) is a rogue anti-spyware program that claims to be a spyware removal application but we find that it does not remove any spyware from in infected machine. Security Scanner 2008, once installed, performs automatic system scans that display fake results. In addition to the fake scan results, popup alerts are displayed as a scare tactic making you believe that you must purchase Security Scanner 2008 in order to remove the infections that it has alerted you of. Security Scanner 2008 may come directly from www.securityscanner2008.com which is also known to sell the full version of Security Scanner 2008.
Published by admin on September 18, 2008
under Spyware Help
Do you know what AntiMalware PRO is?
DESCRIPTION
AntiMalware PRO is a program hiding behind the identity of a software application that is designed to remove spyware from your computer. AntiMalware PRO is basically more rogue anti-spyware.
AntiMalware PRO has been traced from a Trojan infection and malicious websites such as it’s own www.antimalwarepro.com web page. AntiMalware PRO, once installed, performs various devious actions to get computer users to buy the AntiMalware PRO software. Although you should never purchase AntiMalware PRO it may have already installed onto your system without your permission.
Published by admin on September 17, 2008
under Spyware Help
Do you know what SpywareSheriff is?
DESCRIPTION
SpywareSheriff (Spyware Sheriff) is not your local friendly Sheriff but more like a criminal that is out to steal your money. SpywareSheriff is a fake anti-spyware program that promotes the purchase of a full version through exaggerated scan results and advertisements.
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