A virus called Security center is promoting a fake antivirus protection software.Uninstall Security center virus asap. This article on rogue Security centre av will give you information on the bogus Security center antivirus and how to remove Security center from your computer.What is Security center ?What is SecurityCenter virus? This security virus is a type of infection that causes your computer to show popups and fake scans that promote a non working and bogus anti virus program. This malware advertises a fake anti virus protection...
Monday, August 29, 2011
The windows Safeguard utility is a malicious program that masquerades as a working security tool. Like most rogue antiviruses, the fake windows Safeguard utilities intends to give the impression it is a working software so people would have to pay for the serial code for windows Safeguard utility software. This article provides information on how to get rid of windows Safeguard utility virus from your PC.Symptoms of the fake Windows Safeguard...
Warning, there are reports of scammers taking advantage of the popularity of the Kaspersky Lab antivirus. The fake Kaspersky antivirus is reportedly spotted on mobile devices and is currently targeting russian speaking users. Scammers have been hoping to cash in on selling fake mobile protection.Like most rogue softwares, this fake "mobile antivirus" runs a scan then informs users that threats “Trojan moby” and “RebBrowser” have been detected.http://www.cioinsight.com/c/a/Latest-News/Fake-Kaspersky-Antivirus-App-Targets-Mobile-Devices-37...
The Antispywareum.net site is yet another fake website that tries to look like a website that markets and sells an anti virus protection software, the Antivirus Protection anti virus protection software. Antispyware um is already known as a non working antivirus.Like most other fake antivirus malwares, the Antispyware um virus may keep redirecting -infected computers to the http://Antispywareum.net domain. The Antispywareum.net hijacker does this to bombard users with ads that try to persude them to purchasespend money on the Antivirus Protection...
Are you one of those people whose PC has the fake Windows System Task, a windows system optimization virus? You may want to read this article as this provides information on how to remove windows system tasks virus from an infected computer.Is windows system optimizer a virus?This malware basically tries to appear as a legitimate computer program. By making people believe that it is, it can more easily peddle the window System Task license key. The fake av windows System Task causes compromised computer to flash fake scans and alerts and...
The fake windows Antivirus pro virus may give the impression that it is a real security tool but this is a fake. Those whose PCs have been infected by this antivirus pro malware, you are encouraged to read about the virus Antivirus pro and learn how to remove Antivirus pro scam infection from your computer.The windows Antivirus virusWhat is Antivirus pro? This program, as already pointed out above, is a malware that looks and is named like an antivirus protection tool. This, however, is a malware specifically called rogue antivirus—programs...
The windows tweaking utility is a malicious program that masquerades as a working security tool. Like most rogue antiviruses, the fake windows tweaking utilities intends to give the impression it is a working software so people would have to pay for the serial code for windows tweaking utility software. This article provides information on how to get rid of windows tweaking utility virus from your PC.Symptoms of the fake Windows tweaking Utility...
Sunday, August 28, 2011
This malicious Windows Task Optimizer scam program can make you believe that there are errors and security issues in your PC and that you need the fake Tasks Optimizer software. The rogue Task optimizer hoax however, merely makes use of scare tactics to get people purchase the security software that it promotes. This article on the Windows Tasks optimizer virus provides information on how to get rid of Tasks optimizer.What is Task Optimizer virus? The Task Optimizer defrag scamThe Tasks Optimizer virus may look like a legitimate software but the...
The Windows Work Catalyst virus is a misleading program that may look like a legitimate tool generating scans and alerts of computer infections. The windows Work Catalyst serials sold by this program wont work. This post on windows Work Catalyst removal provides information on how to remove Windows Work Catalyst virus from your infected computer.The windows Work Catalyst is yet another malicious program that pretends to fix your computer from errors and protect it from security threats such as viruses and other malwares. This article provides...
The www.antivirusan.com may look like a legitimate site marketing and selling a software called the Antivirus Protection. The antivirusan scamUnfortunately, the url http://antivirusan.com should not be trusted and you should not even bother purchasing the adverted security software. Why? You may notice that your browser may have been hijacked by antivirusan.com. Rogue softwares such as this virus antivirusan.com are known to cause infected computers to redirect and show misleading security reports and alerts. Other examples of malicious websites...
The fake windows supervision centre virus is characterized by its ability to look like a legitimate computer security tool. This “Windows supervision Center” virus therefore victimizes computer users who think they should pay for the windows supervision center license key or serial key. Do not fall prey to this fake Windowssupervision Center av. This article provides information about the "windows supervision centre" and how to get rid of windows supervision center virus.Windows supervision Center Scam: Symptoms of the fake Windows supervision...
The window oversight centre scam: Don't be duped into paying for the windows oversight center key or windows oversight center serial number promoted by the malware windows oversight centre. This particular program may appear as a legitimate security software but is in fact another fake antivirus protection tool. If you are looking for information on how to get rid of windows oversight center virus, you are encouraged to read this article as this provides information on how to remove windows oversight centre virus from an infected system.The fake...
Like with most rogue antiviruses, the Essential Cleaner software causes infected systems to show fake alerts and misleading adverts. This article about the EssentialCleaner av is intended to provide information for those who got a Essential Cleaner infection in their PC. This provides information on what is Essentials Cleaner and how to remove Essential Cleaner virus from infected computers.Essential Cleaner ScamThis Essential Cleaner virus infection is characterized by Essenetial Cleaner popups. The fake system scans tell you there are trojans...
The macsecurity scam: Scammers have released a new fake computer security tool. This time though, it targets mac users via the rogue mac security software. This particular Mac security virus may appear as a mac internet security software but is in fact a fake program trying to scam people.Characteristics of Macsecurity virusSymptoms of this mac secruity malware include causing PCs to show fake scans and popups. This malicious program give an impression that the computer has infections and security threats. Those who were led to believe that there...
The Antivirrt.net and antivirrt.com websites pretend as domains that market Antivirus Protection software. Antivir rt antivirus protection is already known as a bogus computer security tool.Like most other fake antivirus malwares, the Antivir rt virus may keep redirecting -infected computers to the http://Antivirrt.net or antivirrt.com domains. The Antivirrt.net hijacker does this to bombard users with ads that try to entice them to buy the Antivirus Protection license or activation key. Please avoid downloading any links or paying for anything...
The Internet Explorer Emergency Mode pop-up that you may see in your computer is likely a malicious program designed to to make you believe you need to buy a fake antivirus protection tool which actually do not work. You may see this malware displaying this:Your PC is infected with malicious software and browse couldn’t be launched.You may use Internet Explorer in Emergency Mode – internal service browser of Microsoft Windows system with limited usability.Notice: Some sites refuse connection with Internet Explorer in Emergency Mode. In such case...
The mac defender hoax software is an example of a rogue antivirus that is now targeted to users of the mac operating system. Another example of this is the macprotector malware. These roguewares have the ability to make itself look like a legitimate software. The fake mac defender scam is targeted towards Mac users who may be lured to believe that their mac computers have been compromised by trojans, viruses and other malwares. Do not be deceived by this BestMacAntivirus2011. mpkg malware. Characteristics of the macdefender hoax softwareThe...
The facebook abuse department emailHave you received this message?Dear clientSpam is sent from your FaceBook account.Your password has been changed for safety.Information regarding your account and a new password is attached to the letter.Read this information thoroughly and change the password to complicated one.Please do not reply to this email, it's automatic mail notification!Thank you for using our services.Your Facebook!If yes, then you have been targeted as a potential victim of the Facebook Abuse Department Change Password Email Scam. Be...
The Antivirat.com website is yet another unreliable website that tries to look like a website that promotes and sells an anti virus protection software, the Antivirus Protection anti-virus protector. Antivirat is already known as a non working anti virus protection software.Like most other fake antivirus malwares, the Antivir at virus may keep redirecting -infected PCs to the http://Antivirat.com site. The Antivirat.com hijacker does this to bombard users with ads that try to entice them to buy the Antivirus Protection license or activation key....
The OpenCloud Antivirus is a misleading malware that has the intent to defraud computer users by making itself appear a real and working security software. The Open Cloud Antivirus, for example, causes infected computers to generate alerts showing that the Opencloud AV has detected viruses, trojans and other malwares in the computer.The Open Cloud Antivirus ScamThe motive behind the misleading alerts is to make likely victims believe that the best...
The PC repair virus is a new version of malware that belongs to a family of fake defragmenters. Like its predecessors that include the likes of the hdd repair malware and disk repair virus, the PC Repair malware can appear as a system optimizer tool that can fix issues in your computer.The PC repair scamThe PC repair virus will try to pass itself as a legitimate software and by doing so, make itself appear to detect and scan errors in your PC causing popup alerts. You are then prompted to purchase the PC repair tool license key. The misleading...
Saturday, August 20, 2011
The Home Safety Essentials virus is a malware that causes infected computers to show rogue windows advanced security center alert. This is an effort to convince computer users that the software has detected security issues in the computer. By making it appear that the computer needs to be cleaned, it becomes much easier for the malware to market the rogue home security essentials key and its rogue "full version". *Is home security essentials a fake software?Characteristics of computers that have been infected by rogue softwares such as the home...
Thursday, August 18, 2011
Malware defence aka the malware defense virus is a nasty program that poses itself as a legitimate pc security tool. If you are looking for information on how to get rid of malware defense, you may be interested to read this article on the malware defence virus. This will give info on how to get rid of malware defence.What is malware defence?Is malware defense a virus? What is the malware defense virus? What is malware defense?As already pointed out earlier, the virus malware defense is a fake anti virus protection software that gives infected...
Monday, August 15, 2011
Although it may look like a windows based security software, the windows system manager virus is actually just a clone of fake antiviruses that has infected computers before. These include the Windows Armature Master and fake pc power speed.How do you know your PC is compromised by the fake windows system manager?Popups and misleading alerts of computer issues often followed by adverts telling you to purchase a particular software give a hint that your PC has a fake software infection. You may also notice your browser is keeping you redirected...
The File Repair virus is a fake system defragmenter. This fake File Repair software mimics legitimate computer programs so it will easily be bought by non suspecting computer users.The File Repair ScamAs with most fake softwares and rogue antiviruses, this bogus File Repair tool can make your computer look like it needs fixing because the malware causes it to show alerts warning of system errors and other issues. This misleading alerts are often followed by ads urging you to pay for the file repair program license supposedly so you can fix the...
Thursday, August 11, 2011
The WolfRam virus promotes the rogue Wolf Ram Antivirus. This post provides info on what is Wolf Ram Antivirus infection and how to remove WolfRam Antivirus virus from infected PCs. WolfRam Antivirus Scam If you are seeing WolfRam Antivirus popups in your pc screen and there are system scans telling you there are trojans and viruses in your system yet you do not remember having initiated a scan using your antivirus protection program, chances are your system has what is referred to as the WolfRam Antivirus virus infection aka the Wolf Ram antivirus...
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
Have you heard of an antivirus called Antavir 2011? Chances are you have not unless your PC has been compromised by the Antavir virus. The Antavir 2011 antivirus is being promoted as a tool that can ensure protection to your PC but this is actually a rogue software deceitfully promoted by the the protectav site.Symptoms of rogue antivirus infection include your PC constantly redirecting searches. You may also experience seeing misleading security warnings that there are security threats that have been detected and can be removed by the adverted...
The Personal Pro System Antivirus is a misleading program masquerading as a security software. Like most rogue computer tools, the personal pro system virus can cause infected computer to generate malicious and often misleading reports of virus and malware infections. This is an attempt to make computer users purchase the promoted license key or full version of the bogus program.Personal Pro System RemovalFor information on how to remove personal pro system,check our post on how to get rid of fake antivirus infectio...
Monday, August 8, 2011
Adware Away virus is a counterfeit of computer security and diagnostic tools. It may be marketed as legitimate and reliable software that can remove viruses, trojans and other malwares in a computer but Ad ware away is actually another clone of a growing number of fake security softwares.Adware Away, regardless if you purchase the license key or full version it offers wont' fix or protect your computer from adwares, hijackers and worms. So make sure not to spend your hard earned money on this misleading tool. If you already did, learn how to get...
The Windows Startup Repair virus is a malware that presents itself as an HDD defragmenter. This fake defragmentation software misleads computer users into thinking that purchasing its license key or full version will maximize pc performance and fix computer issues.This program may have a different name but this is actually another clone of a number of fake softwares that have already victimized a number of computer users. The Windows Express Help scam, Support Tool Virus, HDD Restore are just a few examples of older versions of the windows startup...
The Advanced Spyware Detector is another malicious software that pretends to be a legitimate security program. Rogue antiviruses and softwares are known to cause infected computers to show misleading alerts to make non suspecting computer users purchase a license key or a bogus full version of the software promoted.Should you need to purchase a spyware detector, this particular Advanced Spyware Detector is not your best choice. The Advanced Spyware Detector is only after your money and you won't get any benefit from purchasing this malicious program.Advanced...
Sunday, August 7, 2011
Beware account holders of Discover Bank if you have received this email because this is another scam. The spam mail will ask you to click on a link supposedly to "reactivate" your account but this is likely a phishing attempt that can allow cybercriminals from stealing your account information such as password.Dear Customer:Due to several Failed attemps to Access to your Discover Bank® Online Account , we Temporary deactivated your Account for your protection. You have to Reactivate Your Discover Bank® Online Account within the next 24 Hours in...
Thursday, August 4, 2011
Perhaps because more computers are currently using versions of microsoft windows more than any other operating systems, cybercriminals have been tailoring more windows based viruses, malwares and fake antiviruses for these users. In 2011 alone, roughly a hundred fake computer optimization tools and security softwares were released by scammers targeting users of Windows XP, Windows 7 and other variations of the windows operating system.Examples of these rogue programs include the following:You may want to check the names below if you suspect that...
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
Spyblocker Removal: A popup suddenly appeared in your computer while you are surfing the internet telling you to pay for a spyblocker download in able to get rid of security issues in your computer. Should you buy the adverted software? The answer is no. You should get rid of the spyblocker infection because it is a scam.Spyblocker ScamA rogue spy blocker software is being maliciously promoted and you should be cautious of purchasing this. The fake spy blocker pro software will not remove viruses and other malwares in your PC.The Spyblocker virus...
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