Spyware Techie

There is no doubt that Conficker Worm has been a serious threat to the computer security world over the past couple months.

The newest variant of Conficker, Conficker.E, has gained traction since April 8th when it was first discovered to be updated. The main difference in the newer Conficker.E variant would be it’s ability to propagate and infect users over p2p or peer-to-peer file sharing networks. Instead of using Conficker.C or previous versions of Conficker to spread through the 50,000 newly generated domains, it goes the route of infecting computers through P2P networks over the internet.

Conficker.E is suspected to be communicating with a Waledec worm domain which is behind a wave of fake antivirus applications or scamware. Just like rogue anti-spyware applications, rogue antivirus programs are misleading in a way that it cohorts computer users into purchasing a full version of the fake antivirus application. Conficker.E could be a new culprit for aiding to the spread of fake antivirus programs. It may be safe to say that many security experts did not see this coming.

Do you know what Virus Melts is?

DESCRIPTION

Virus Melts was found to be yet another fake anti-spyware program that uses many deceptive and misleading alerts to force you into purchasing Virus Melts. Virus Melts may be advertised on a malicious website or through a Trojan infection as a program that is designed to detect and remove computer parasites. That is totally bogus information. Virus Melts will not remove a thing other than the money from your pocket if you ever purchase the Virus Melts program.

Virus Melts, once installed, will perform system scans that come back with bogus results. Virus Melts is a scam and cannot be trusted in any situation. All of the infections that Virus Melts supposedly detects are fake. Virus Melts may be a newer version of another rogue anti-spyware program called Virus Melt.

Do you know what Malware Cleaner is?

DESCRIPTION

Malware Cleaner or MalwareCleaner, is a fake anti-spyware program that uses dishonest strategies to pursued purchase of the Malware Cleaner application. Malware Cleaner offers a free 60 day trial period which may confuse computer users into thinking that Malware Cleaner is a legitimate malware cleaning program. Only thing is, the trial period is just another deceiving tactic used by the creators of Malware Cleaner to get you to waste your money.

Malware Cleaner will actually remove parasites but the parasites actually came from Malware Cleaner during installation. This means Malware Cleaner drops fake malware files onto your system and then removes them pretending to be able to detect and remove malware. Also, Malware Cleaner may alert you through popup messages of other computer infections. Do not fall for these tricks.

Do you know what WiniBlueSoft is?

DESCRIPTION

WiniBlueSoft is a fake antispyware program known to intentionally create fake alert messages and popups warning uses of imaginary malware infections. WiniBlueSoft, like other rogue anti-spyware programs, uses these illicit tactics to ultimately get you to waste your money on a full version of the WiniBlueSoft application.

WiniBlueSoft could be installed without notice to you from a Trojan virus. Usually these infections are obtained from malicious websites or p2p networks. WiniBlueSoft or Wini Blue Soft is not a program that you want to use for any type of security protection or detect of computer parasites.

Do you know what AV AntiSpyware is?

DESCRIPTION

AV AntiSpyware is a bogus anti-spyware program known to also be a copy of MS AntiSpyware 2009. Both AV AntiSpyware andn MS AntiSpyware 2009 are rogue anti-spyware programs that use illicit tactics to get computer users to purchase a full version of the application. AV AntiSpyware or AVAntiSpyware, uses many fake scan results and popup notifications as a tricky scam. The results from AV AntiSpyware cannot be trusted as AV AntiSpyware is not capable of detecting or removing computer infections.

AV AntiSpyware may be installed automatically from a Trojan virus without notifying you of what is happening. AV AntiSpyware can be compared to other rogue anti-spyware programs with the way that it performs fake system scans.

Do you know what HomeAntivirus 2009 is?

DESCRIPTION

HomeAntivirus 2009 or Home Antivirus 2009, is a fake anti-spyware program. HomeAntivirus 2009 is a very bold application in the way that it claims to be a security protection program for Windows. HomeAntivirus 2009 even goes as far as to claim the authors will refund your money if your are not satisfied. That task has yet to be fulfilled as many computer users have mistakenly purchased HomeAntivirus 2009 and not received a penny back.

HomeAntivirus 2009 is basically a complete scam similar to other rogue anti-spyware programs that use certain tactics to get you to purchase a full version. Do not fall for these tricks. When HomeAntivirus 2009 is installed on your computer all you will get is a bunch of popups and system scans that display bogus messages and fake results. HomeAntivirus 2009 may come directly from the www.homeantivirus2009.com website which you should always avoid.

Do you know what Antivirus ‘09 is?

DESCRIPTION

Antivirus ‘09 or Antivirus09, is a fake anti-spyware program that may scan your computer displaying many bogus results. Antivirus ‘09 performs many tactics to get you to purchase a full licensed version of Antivirus ‘09. Some of the things that Antivirus ‘09 does is popup up fake warning messages alerting you of some type of computer infection and display many fake scan results.

Antivirus ‘09 may be installed by a Trojan such as Zlob without permission. Do you ever get a message from Antivirus ‘09 like the following?

“Malware or Advertising item was detected by Antivirus’09!
Detected Virus:Downloader.Small-772
Malicious object can corrupt your computer files and documents, and steel you personal data such as credit card info or email accounts!
Register to protect from next attack!
VIRUS ATTACK DETECTED!”

Do you know what Virus Protection 2009 is?

DESCRIPTION

Virus Protection 2009 is a deceiving application designed to trick computer users out of their money. Virus Protection 2009, after purchasing, does absolutely nothing but leave you highly disappointed. Virus Protection 2009 is none other than a rogue anti-spyware program. Virus Protection 2009, after installed, could display several misleading messages and popups that are designed to entice computer users to purchase the full version of Virus Protection 2009.

Do you know what Malware Doc is?

DESCRIPTION

Malware Doc or Malware Doctor, is a counterfeit anti-spyware program. Malware Doc appears to offer computer security features and services if you purchase the full program. This is not the case, Malware Doc does not offer anything but massive headache after you find out that your money was wasted.

Malware Doc, once installed, starts displaying popups just like the typical rogue anti-spyware program. Malware Doc does not detect or remove malware in any way, shape or form. Malware Doc or Malware Doctor, has a main objective of forcing you into purchasing the full version of Malware Doc so that you will ultimately waste your money.

Do you know what P Antispyware 09 is?

DESCRIPTION

P Antispyware 09 or PAntispyware 09, is a fake anti-spyware program designed to extort money from you through the many popup messages and fake system scans that it performs. P Antispyware 09 is like many other rogue anti-spyware applications in the way that it loads at startup of Windows and automatically starts scanning your computer displaying several parasites that it found. This scan is bogus and should not be trusted.

P Antispyware 09 may come from a Trojan infection such as Zlob or directly from the www.pantispyware09.com which pushed the P Antispyware 09 program as a solution to malicious software and hackers. The website has misspellings which should give you an uneasy feeling about trusting P Antispyware 09.