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The latest top rogue antispyware infections currently are: SecurityTool, XP Antispyware 2010, Vista Guardian, Internet Security 2010, Personal Security, XP Guardian, System Security, Vista Antivirus Pro 2010.

AV Defender 2011 Platinum

September 2nd, 2010

AV Defender 2011 Platinum is a fraudulent application. It’s a clone of AV Defender 2011 scam.

AV Defender 2011 Platinum spreads via trojans and malicious websites. The program is usually installed secretly without user’s permission. When on-board a computer, AVDefender2011 Platinum generates enormous amounts of pop-ups. The notifications displayed by AV Defender 2011 Platinum look like security reports and infection alerts but they are all fabricated. Do not trust a single message loaded by AV Defender 2011 Platinum!

AV Defender 2011 Platinum may use other techniques to gain a purchase. It may disable regular applications including real security tools. It may also hijack web browser or redirect it to deceptive websites.

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Win7 AV

September 2nd, 2010

Win7 AV is presented as anti-virus tool for Windows7, but it’s only a hoax. The program does not function as a security tool. First of all, it wasn’t made for that. The purpose of Win7AV is intimidating people into purchasing the tool. Win 7 AV itself is malicious; it’s the other reason why you shouldn’t expect it to work as anti-virus.

Win7 AV is the master of pop-ups. It fabricates various security reports in order to push people into buying the fake tool. Do not purchase Win7 AV!

The program is distributed by trojans. It is also available for voluntarily download on several deceptive websites such as win7av.com. When a computer is infected with Win7 AV, the malware may redirect web browser to fraudulent websites that sell the program. Avoid sources that recommend Win7 AV for computer protection.

Win7 AV displays the following alerts:

New threads were found
There are 4 undeleted threads. To remove all threads click to Remove All at main window.

Scanning is complete. 4 infections were found, would you like to remove all?
Sdbot.add
DvFuCa
Angerfire

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AV Security Suite Platinum

September 1st, 2010

AV Security Suite Platinum is a twin of AV Security Suite fraud. Both programs are malicious and fraudulent and they shouldn’t be trusted.

AV Security Suite Platinum is promoted as AV Security Suite software with additional features and it is therefore more costly. Since AV Security Suite is a hoax, the platinum version is also just a bait to get money. AV Security Suite Platinum offers deleting viruses and spyware for a certain price. The program is not able to detect or delete any computer parasites because AV SecuritySuite Platinum itself is an infection.

AV Security Suite Platinum generates tons of pop-ups. It may also disable real security applications and it may interrupt work of other programs.

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SpyDefender 2010

September 1st, 2010

SpyDefender 2010 is a fake security application. It may look like a useful computer protection tool, but its functions are the opposite.

Spy Defender 2010 infection is easy to spot. It brings numerous pop-ups asking to pay for using the program as if victims had a choice. SpyDefender 2010 is installed secretly via trojans or by visiting a malicious website. Do not download SpyDefender 2010 and if it gets onto your PC, do not waste your money for it.

The pop-ups loaded by SpyDefender 2010 are disguised to look like security alerts. None of the notification displayed by SpyDefender 2010 can be trusted.

SpyDefender 2010 may cause additional damage by interrupting work of other applications. It may also redirect web browser to deceptive websites.

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My Security Suite

August 31st, 2010

My Security Suite is a rogue security tool. It offers deleting spyware and viruses after a victim buys a full version of the program, but MySecuritySuite is only a hoax. It’s not capable of detecting or removing infections. It uses deceptive methods to make an image of a useful thing.

My Security Suite imitates computer scan and it then loads fabricated scan reports. The hoax doesn’t check your computer: the report is just an image prepared to display for all the victims long before My SecuritySuite infects the machines. The paid version is also only a mirage. The scammers gladly take your money but you get no functional program in return. All you got is My Security Suite which compromises PCs security and generates pop-ups.

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VideoCop

August 31st, 2010

VideoCop is a typical deceptive program. It imitates the design and actions of a useful in order to gain a purchase.

Video Cop hijacks web browser on victim’s computer and redirects it to videocop.com. The website offers downloading various movies, but it shouldn’t be trusted. Since VideoCop.com uses malicious ways of advertising, the things on the website may also be infected.

VideoCop makes it difficult to use an infected PC. Besides browser redirection it may block all the others websites. VideoCop may also disable regular computer applications including security tools. It may change various system settings, including sound options, Start-up programs and similar things. VideoCop should be removed as soon as possible.

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AWM Antivirus

August 30th, 2010

AWM Antivirus is not a virus remover but it poses like one in order to gain a purchase. It is a typical rogue security tool.

AWMAntivirus spreads with help of trojans and fraudulent websites. The program itself is deceptive. It loads an imitation of system scan and it then it floods the screen with counterfeit security alerts and infection warnings. The fake notifications are mean to trick people into paying for using AWM Antivirus. Do not fall for the trick: AWM Antivirus is not able to detect infections and it not able to delete them.

Here are examples of counterfeit messages loaded by the AWM Anti Virus:

Your computer is infected! Windows detected spyware infection!
It is recommended to use special antispyware tools to prevent dataloss. Windows will now download and install the most up-to-date antispyware for you.

System warning!
Intercepting programs that may compromise your privacy and harm your system have been detected on your PC. It’s highly recommended you scan your PC right now.

The alerts those are displayed by rogue security programs and in this case it’s  AWM Antivirus.

Delete AWM Antivirus with no hesitation. You can use the following AWM Antivirus “activation codes” to stop the malware from interrupting the removal process:

B0B302F772
C197C46C46
B20C1467B7
041E4B235A
25CCCC7329
9926220EED
A58EC19D33
C15F2FF276
F61E370D62
DDAD6A7A2C
9F8122FE00
3754DD9DA6

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AVDefender 2011

August 27th, 2010

AVDefender 2011 is annoying and fraudulent application. The purpose of AVDefender 2011 is milking money, but the program is more pesky than other frauds of this type.

AV Defender 2011 switches the explorer.exe file to its own; this way when Windows boots AVDefender 2011 is loaded instead of the desktop. The malware generates fabricated infection warnings trying to gain a purchase. Do not pay for AVDefender 2011 or any any program which invades a computer this way! Victims of AVDefender2011 should keep in mind the the program can’t actually detect a thing: the problems reported by this tool are imaginary.

Here are examples of the counterfeit alerts loaded by AVDefender 2011:

AVDefender 2011
Harmful and risky software is detected!
Strongly recommended to register AVDefender 2011 to remove these threats immediately.

Spyware Alert
Application infected! The file rundll32.exe is infected. Do you want to ALLOW this application now?

Windows Security Alert
Application NOTEPAD.EXE has crashed because of Conficker.Worm.Virus
Infected file: notepad.exe
Potential Risks: Viruses is spreading over your PC and the system status is unsafe. Your service provider may lock you out of internet access, because your PC is potentially harmful.
Viruses’ actions: Steal your personal data and send it to the remote host. Spread between your friends quickly (via internet or storage drives). Send spam and malicious codes from your computer.

Windows Security alert
Windows reports that computer is infected. Antivirus software helps to protect your computer against viruses and other security threats. Click here for the scan your computer. Your system might be at risk now.

Antivirus software alert
Infiltration Alert
Your computer is being attacked by an internet virus. It could be a password-stealing attack, a trojan-dropper or similar.

Google Security Warning!
Warning
We have discovered a vulnerability related to Microsoft software that could allow a virus or other malicious program to harm your system or personal files or to steal personal information stored on your computer.

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DiskClean

August 26th, 2010

DiskClean is a fake computer security tool. Just like many similar programs, Disk Clean is malicious and useless but it costs money. In other words, by installing DiskClean, user get a computer parasite which demands paying for keeping it. Do not fall for this fraud and do not purchase DiskClean!

DiskClean fabricates system scan reports and security alerts. This way it tries to appear a functional program. The pop-ups are not only annoying, the purpose of the notifications loaded by DiskClean is gaining a purchase. Under no circumstances pay for the scam and avoid DiskClean if your can.

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AntiSpy Safeguard

August 26th, 2010

AntiSpy Safeguard is a rogue program. It belongs to the bunch of deceptive tools promoted by fake Microsoft Security Essentials Alert trojan. It’s identical to Red Cross Antivirus, Peak Protection 2010, Pest Detector 4.1 and Major Defense Kit scams. AntiSpy Safeguard (also known as AntiSpySafeguard) is not an anti-spyware; it pretends to be one in order to gain a purchase. AntiSpy Safeguard is able to fabricate security warnings. Those are meant to scare people into thinking their computers are infected while the only infection is AntiSpy Safeguard.

AntiSpy Safeguard loads on boot and stops other applications if a victim tries to run any. The fraud claims that all the legitimate programs are infected and AntiSpy Safeguard is the only one to remove the infections. Do not trust a single notification loaded by AntiSpy Safeguard! The program is a hoax and it is not worth a dime. Delete AntiSpy Safeguard as soon as possible.

AntiSpy Safeguard displays the following counterfeit alerts:

The application [program name].exe was launched successfully but it was forced to shut down due to security reasons.
This happened because the application was infected by a malicious program which might pose a threat for the OS.
It is highly recommended to install the necessary heuristic module and perform a full scan of your computer to exterminate malicious programs from it.


Warning! Running trial version!
The security of your computer has been compromised! Now running trial version of the software! Click here to purchase the full version of the software and get full protection for your PC


Warning! Database updated failed!
Database update failed!
Outdated viruses database are not effective can’t guarantee adequate protection and security for your PC! Click here to get the full version of the product and update the database!

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Antivirus Live

November 13th, 2009

Antivirus Live brings annoying pop-ups, slows the system down and it may hijack web browser. It requires paying for keeping the program and unfortunately some people buy the thing because it looks like a security tool.

AntivirusLive

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Total Security

March 20th, 2009

Total Security is a successor of Total VirusProtection tool (learn how to remove Total Virus Protection). Since TotalSecurity is a clone of rogue program, you shouldn’t expect it to function properly.

The newer version of this malware named Total Security 2009 is even more pesky. Click here to delete TotalSecurity 2009.

totalsecurity

Total Security is typical fraudulent software. It displays large numbers of counterfeit security alerts and it urges people to pay for using the tool. TotalSecurity costs either $49.95 or $79.95 but it’s not worth a dime. The program is nonfunctional unless you’re looking for some tool to halt a pc and to generate annoying pop-ups.

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