Spyware threats and removal instructions
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Spywarevoid.com contains a database of the latest computer security threats: adware, backdoors, browser helper objects, browser hijackers, keyloggers, remote administration tools, rogue antispyware, malicious domains, tracking cookies, trojans and worms. We provide simple and comprehensive instructions on how to remove these threats manually or what software to use.
The latest top infections currently are:
Spyware Protect 2009,
System Security 2009,
System Security,
WinPC Antivirus,
WinPC Defender,
Personal Antivirus,
Spyware Remover 2009,
and Malware Doctor.
Malware Protection 2009
July 3rd, 2009Malware Protection 2009 is created to flood computer screen with annoying pop-ups that try to make people pay for using the program. MalwareProtection 2009 may seem to be useful since it’s named and presented as a security tool, but it’s actually a computer infection.
Malware Protection2009 imitates computer scan and infection alerts to make an impression of a real security application. Do not trust MalwareProtection2009 and don’t purchase the full version. The paid version doesn’t even exist; you’ll be stuck with the same non-functional “demo” after paying for the software.
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System Security 4.52
July 2nd, 2009
System Security 4.52 is the newest variant of System Security and System Security 2009 frauds. The malware spreads via trojans that are masked as video codecs.
The purpose of SystemSecurity 4.52 is pushing people into purchasing full version of the program. Since System Security 4.52 is a malware and the full version doesn’t exist, the deal is definitely not worth time and money.
SystemSecurity4.52 makes it almost impossible to use a computer in a normal mode by killing certain system processes. It also blocks antivirus and antispyware programs to prevent user from deleting the infection. Booting the compromised computer in a safe mode is usually the only way to run a removal tool or to remove System Security 4.52 manually.
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PC Confidential
July 1st, 2009PC Confidential uses typical tactics of rogue security tools to intimidate people into purchasing a copy of the program. PCConfidential doesn’t function as antivirus or antispyware but it demands paying for nonexistent computer security services. It generates annoying fabricated infection warnings. PC Confidential is also capable of imitating system scan. Do not trust messages loaded by PC Confidential and don’t pay for this malware.
Once PCConfidential appears on a machine, there might be other malware hiding as well because PC Confidential is usually installed by trojans.
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USAntispy
June 30th, 2009USAntispy is promoted as the ultimate protection against spyware, viruses and even hackers. Although US Antispy can’t be called totally useless, it employs fraudulent tactics to trick people into purchasing the software.
USAntispy displays falsified threat alerts and system scan results. The purpose of the fabricated infection reports is making people interested in buying the tool. Do not trust warnings loaded by US Antispy and avoid downloading this fraudulent software.
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Antivirus Security
June 29th, 2009Antivirus Security is a fake anti-spyware tool based on infamous Internet Antivirus Pro and Antivirus 2009 infections. Just like its predecessors, Antivirus Security attempts to trick people into giving their money away. Its goal is intimidating victims with falsified security alerts. Anti virus Security is also able to mimic system scan and to fabricate scan results. Keep in mind that Antivirus Security is not a real anti-virus and avoid purchasing this program.
Antivirus Security spreads with help of trojans and malicious websites. Don’t trust sources that present AntivirusSecurity as a legitimate tool.
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SecretService
June 29th, 2009SecretService is rogue anti-spyware tool distributed on various fraudulent websites. People don’t usually even get a choice to download Secret Service as it’s installed automatically by visiting one of the malicious sources.

SecretService loads fabricated scan reports and security warnings that are meant to make the program look like a legitimate security software. Do not trust Secret Service and don’t spend your money for such a scam.
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Active Antivir
June 29th, 2009Active Antivir is another scam and computer parasite in one piece of software. It demands purchasing full version of the program, although the full version doesn’t even exist. It’s just a fraud built to take your money in exchange of removing imaginary threats.

ActiveAntivir is distributed on several phony websites such as active-antivir.com and activeantivir.com. However, secret install by trojans is the more common way to get Active Antivir on a PC.
Active Antivir warns victims about large amounts of computer infections. It keeps suggesting the paid version as the only solution of this problem. ActiveAntivir itself is the problem, while all the threats detected by Active Antivir are falsified.
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AntivirusBEST
June 28th, 2009AntivirusBEST spreads via trojans. It is also “promoted” on fraudulent websites such as your-security-center.com.

When installed on victim’s computer it simulates PC scan and reports numerous infections. All the threats detected by Antivirus BEST are falsified therefore they can be ignored. AntivirusBEST, however, is difficult to ignore because it keeps loading annoying pop-ups asking to pay $59.95 for using the program. AntivirusBEST sets itself to run on boot; this makes the fraudulent advertisements difficult to escape.
Anti virus BEST supposedly detects Win32.Monster.fx trojan.
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Antivirus Protection
June 26th, 2009Antivirus Protection is a smart name for a fraud. Luckily, besides the name and fabricated alerts, AntivirusProtection is nothing close to real virus removers. Avoid downloading the software; it’s not able to function as a security tool but it will gladly take your money for the non-existent services.
Anti virus Protection is promoted via fake online scanners that encourage downloading the tool for removing supposedly detected threats. Some of the fraudulent web sources may even install Antivirus Protection secretly. Once on board a machine, the tool reports various Windows files as potential risks and demands buying full version of AntivirusProtection to delete them. Don’t spend your money for such a scam and remove Anti virus Protection as soon as it appears on your PC.
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VirusCleaner
June 25th, 2009VirusCleaner is another rogue software trying to get your money by masquerading as anti-virus tool. To be fair, Virus Cleaner is able to load security alerts and that’s the only thing that makes it similar to virus removers. The alerts are falsified to leave an impression of serious infections.
Resident Shield Alert
Accessed file is infected
Threat detected!
File name: C:\WINDOWS\504052.exe
Threat name: Virus found Win32/Heur
Detected onopen.
If you receive the message posted above or any other warning displayed by VirusCleaner under no circumstances buy Virus Cleaner to delete the imaginary threats.
VirusCleaner is a fraud and computer infection combined in one piece of software. It slows down speed of PC performance. It may also hijack web browser and block security tools.
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Tags: Virus Cleaner, VirusCleaner, Win32/Heur
System Security 2009
March 31st, 2009
System Security 2009 is a successor of the infamous System Security malware (learn how to remove the original SystemSecurity infection). SystemSecurity 2009 is not much different from its forerunner; it’s still a rogue program created to milk money.
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WinPC Defender
March 16th, 2009WinPC Defender is another way for scammers to get your money. Win PC Defender is presented as a security program while it’s not able to perform a single function of a security tool. The program is designed to look like an anti-spyware and this tricks people into purchasing it.

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Spyware Remover 2009
March 2nd, 2009The purpose of Spyware Remover 2009 is making people purchase nonfunctional program. SpywareRemover2009 is advertised as a security tool while it’s not able to perform a single task. SpywareRemover 2009 is only able to imitate computer scan and to load pop-ups. These pesky activities are not worth $99.95/ $169.95 price.

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Spyware Protect 2009
December 29th, 2008Spyware Protect 2009 comes on a computer with a single purpose: to get your money and possibly hijack your online banking account. SpywareProtect 2009 is presented as anti-spyware as you may guess by reading its name. Spyware Protect 2009 is not anti-spyware although it is able to mimic some actions performed by security applications.

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