Spyware Techie

Do you know what XP-Guard is?

DESCRIPTION

XP-Guard XP-Guard 2.1, or XPGuard, is a dangerous fake anti-spyware program that is known to have come from the Russian Federation. XP-Guard is clearly in English but you may think otherwise after scans your system and lists a bunch of parasites that you may have never heard of. The parasites that XP-Guard lists in the scan are not real results.

You may not know it but XP-Guard does not actually scan your computer or remove parasites from your system. Instead, XP-Guard performs fake scans and popups up messages only to get you to purchase the full XP-Guard program.

Do you know what MaxAntiSpy is?

DESCRIPTION

MaxAntiSpy is a Russian Federation based rogue anti-spyware program plaguing computers around the world. MaxAntiSpy was found to come directly from the MaxAntiSpy.com website or ported through other means such as a Trojan infection or browser security hole.

After MaxAntiSpy or Max Anti Spy is installed, it will start to perform scans of your system which always comes back with bogus results in an attempt to scare you into purchase a full version of MaxAntiSpy. MaxAntiSpy tricks computer users into believing that they need to purchase the full MaxAntiSpy program in order to remove the parasites that it located.

Do you know what AntivirusDoc is?

DESCRIPTION

AntivirusDoc or Antivirus Doc, is a bothersome rogue anti-spyware program that might make you want to pull your hair out. AntivirusDoc is known to be a clone of WinAntivirusPro 3.7 which just like AntivirusDoc, uses popups and alert messages as scare tactics to trick users into thinking that they are infected with other parasites.

AntivirusDoc may be installed onto computers through a Trojan file which is usually downloaded by means of a fake video codec download. AntivirusDoc may also be manually downloaded and installed directly from the AntivirusDoc.net website.

Do you know what Internet Antivirus is?

DESCRIPTION

Internet Antivirus is a fake anti-spyware program that encourages computer users to purchase a full program to remove parasites that it has located on your system. The reality behind Internet Antivirus scanning your system is that the scan is bogus and displays fake results as a scare tactic. Internet Antivirus adds to the fire by displaying popup ads and system alerts that all say that you have some type of infection on your computer. Don’t fall for this scam.

Internet Antivirus is nothing more than a malicious program that is a waste of your time and money if you make the mistake of purchasing it. Internet Antivirus is known to redirect you to websites that may promote or push the Internet Antivirus product. In some cases Internet Antivirus will display popups when you visit one of your favorite websites. Whatever you do, do not purchase Internet Antivirus or believe the alerts that come from Internet Antivirus.

Do you know what Antispyware 2008 XP is?

DESCRIPTION

Antispyware 2008 XP a.k.a. Antispyware2008XP or AntispywareXP2008, is a vicious rogue anti-spyware program which is known to be installed undetected at times from a Trojan infection such as Vundo or Zlob. Antispyware 2008 XP was found to target Italian speaking areas of the world but can be installed on any computer that is connected to the internet.

Antispyware 2008 XP, after installed, annoys most computer users with popup alerts and messages which are all proven to be bogus reports of infections that are not present on your machine. Antispyware 2008 XP will eventually prompt you to purchase the full version of Antispyware 2008 XP but you must not proceed.

Do you know what WinProtector 3.8 is?

DESCRIPTION

WinProtector 3.8 is a malicious application that was found to be a rogue anti-spyware program. WinProtector 3.8 is usually installed through a browser security hole or from a Trojan which is downloaded through a fake ActiveX Video Codec without your permission. WinProtector 3.8 attempts to get computer users to purchase the full WinProtector 3.8 program through devious actions.

Do you know what the CNN.com Daily Top 10 email is?

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The CNN.com Daily Top 10 email downloads the Trojan-Downloader.Agent.EL Infection onto your computer. We have discovered that a spam email message titled “CNN.com Daily Top 10″ is circulating over the internet and ultimately downloading a Trojan Downloader file.

Are we witnessing an increase in hacker investigative forces to put more hackers in jail?

Many of you have heard about the 11 people that were indicted in the largest hacking case where they stole over 40 million credit card numbers. You may start to wonder if there was any progress made recently in cracking down on hackers. Do you think this will reduce the amount of people that perform these malicious acts because they now know they have a greater chance of getting caught? Previously we posted an article about how spammers were sentenced to prison for their actions. Does this mean now is the time that we start to see the criminals that hide behind computer screens finally get what is coming to them?

Do you know what PowerAntiSpy is?

DESCRIPTION

PowerAntiSpy or Power AntiSpy, is fake anti-spyware designed to trick you into spending your money on a licensed version of this malicious program when it is not necessary. PowerAntiSpy should defiantly not be your first choice of programs for removing spyware because it does a very lousy job at it. Actually, PowerAntiSpy does not remove any spyware, only the money from your wallet.

If you end up with PowerAntiSpy installed on your system then you may be greeted with a plethora of popups or system alert messages that claim you have infections on your computer. We found these messages to be untrue. PowerAntiSpy is the actual parasite or program that should be removed from your computer.

Do you know what AntiSpyStorm 2008 is?

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AntiSpyStorm 2008 or Anti Spy Storm 2008 is nothing more than another fake anti-spyware program that falsely claims to remove spyware or parasites from your computer. AntiSpyStorm 2008 is clever in the way that it may be bundled or included with other malware that is downloaded onto your computer. Trojan infections is a common means of AntiSpyStorm 2008 entering into your system without your knowledge or permission.