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'Catastrophic' Avira antivirus update bricks Windows PCs

16 May 2012 12:17:05 Z

rundll32.exe? cmd.exe? You clearly don't need those

Security software biz Avira has apologised after its antivirus suites went haywire and disabled customers' Windows machines.

Scammers exploit wannabe demon-slayers hyped by Diablo III

15 May 2012 17:03:04 Z

Go straight to hell

Cybercrooks latched onto the release of Diablo III on Monday with a run of scams themed around the widely anticipated video game.

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Apple scrubs old Leopards of Flashback Trojan infections

15 May 2012 11:22:03 Z

Security airdrop saves legacy fanbois from nasties

Apple has released patches that defend users of its older Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard operating system against security threats.

Ten... freeware gems for new PCs

11 May 2012 06:00:08 Z

Product round-up Something for nothing

Reg Hardware PC Week

McAfee founder raided in Belize by gang-busting police

04 May 2012 18:31:20 Z

Claims political persecution and dog murder

John McAfee, retired founder of McAfee Antivirus, has had his Belize laboratory raided and his dog shot during a dawn raid by thirty officers of the local police Gang Suppression Unit.

Prototype 2

04 May 2012 13:05:58 Z

Review Heller damnation

In my mind?s eye I see the original Prototype in murky black and white, not because the game was without colour per se, but more because everything about it, from the repetitive use of textures through to the monotonous mission structure was somehow muddied and just, well, uninspired.

Suppressed data on mutant H5N1 human-killer virus PUBLISHED

03 May 2012 16:01:12 Z

Information wants to be free

Strains of bird flu that could spread among humans have been created in the lab - and now full details on just how this was done have been published openly, raising fears that the research could be used by terrorists to craft a deadly bio-weapon plague.

Infosec and B-Sides: Security biz exhibitions face off in London

26 Apr 2012 13:26:10 Z

Show diary Contrasting picture of infosecurity tech

Infosec and B-Sides both came to London this week to display the contrasting faces of the information security industry.

Dr. Web disputes Flashback Mac Trojan bot army estimates

25 Apr 2012 18:43:19 Z

Much bigger than Symantec says

Efforts by Apple and anti-virus vendors to kill the vast botnet assembled by notorious Flashback Mac Trojan may be much less successful than previously thought.

Iran cuts off oil plants hit by mystery data-destroying virus

25 Apr 2012 12:44:10 Z

Lockdown as officials drill into malware riddle

Malware discovered at an Iranian oil terminal forced Iran to disconnect key oil facilities on Sunday.


      

 Rogue Spyware News Minimize

"Rogue" means to pretend to be something that it's not.
"Rogue Spyware Cleaners" are software programs written by dishonest people with the intent OF INFECTING your computer, not REMOVING any spyware programs off your computer.
Stay away from all "FREE anti-virus programs and Free anti-spyware programs, other than those listed in the 1USA Software Library.

Here are just a FEW listings of RECENT Rogue software.  A more complete list is available at http://rogueantispyware.blogspot.com


NanoAntivirus
Spyware Guard 2008
Extra Antivir
Antivirus Plus
AntivirusTrigger
Winweb Security
XP Protection Center
Real Antivirus
VirusTrigger
SpyProtector
Anti-Virus-1
Ultra Antivirus 2009
AntivirusPro2009
PersonalDefender2009
WinDefender 2009
AntiVirus Sentry
AntiSpy Knight
Internet Antivirus Pro
AntiSpywareXP2009
WinDefender 2008
PC Defender 2008
AntiSpyware 3000
Pro Antispyware 2009
WiniGuard
Antivirus Plasma
Rapid Antivirus
Rapid Antivirus
Antimalware2009
Antivirus 2010
XPAntiSpyware 2009
eAntivirusPro
Ekerberos
Netcom3 Cleaner
PersonalAntiSpy Free
SecureExpertCleaner
VirusResponse Lab 2009
AntiVirus Lab 2009
Micro Antivirus 2009
Antispyware PRO XP
XP Protector 2009
SpyDevastator
Smart Antivirus 2009
PC Protection Center 2008
Total Secure 2009
Andromeda AntiVirus
AdwareAlert2008
Spyware Preventer
MS Antivirus
Power Antivirus
XPert Antivirus
Antivir64
AntivirusProtection
PC-Antispy
PyroAntiSpy
WinProtector
XLG security Center
Internet Antivirus
Antispyware 2008 XP
Power Antivirus 2009
Win Antivirus 2008
Antivirus Master
AntiSpyware Protector
SystemGuardCenter
VirusRemover2008
Antispyware 2008
Wista Antivirus
Antivirus 2009
Total Antivirus
Doctor Antivirus 2008
Antivirus XP 2008
WinFixMaster
Advanced Antivirus 2008
PestSweeper
XpyBurner
System Guard 2009
VirusDoctor
Privacy Components
MalwareMonitor
Ultimate AntiVirus 2008
PCPrivacyCleaner
WinAnonymous
MalwareProtector2008
Advanced XP Defender
System AntiVirus 2008
Vista Antivirus 2008
Windows AntiVirus 2008
MalwarePatrolPro
Pest-Patrol
AntiMalwareGuard
AdvancedXPFixer
SpyGuarder 2.2
VipAntiSpyware
XP Cleaner
Zinaps
Antivirus2008PRO
KvmSecure
LifeLongPC
XPSecurityCenter
XPShield
SysAntivirus 2009
WinXProtector
AntiVirProtect
AntiSpywareDeluxe
Antivirus 2008
Cleanator
SpywareDestructor
RegistryGreat
IEAntiVirus
Privacy-Watcher
WinSpywareProtect


    

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Astrum Antivirus Pro

Wednesday, December 31, 2008

Astrum Antivirus Pro is a rogue antispyware program that uses aggressive, deceptive advertising and is installed without adequate notice and consent, often through exploits.

Astrum Antivirus Pro when installed on a PC will continually warn users that their computer is infected with look-alike Windows Security Pop-ups. Many unsuspecting PC users will fall for this and click on a provided link which will take them to a website advertising Astrum Antivirus Pro. When users purchase this software, the program will continually badger users with deceptive warnings or false, misleading scan results.

If your computer has been infected with the Astrum Antivirus Pro Rogue Antispyware Program, you need to remove it now.

We suggest using Sunbelt Software's VIPRE Antivirus + Antispyware 15-day free trial to clean your computer of all malware, spyware, rogue antispyware and any other malicious infections you may have picked up along the way.

VIPRE is a legit antivirus and antispyware software that will remove or quarantine the Astrum Antivirus Pro infection along with all other infections.

Click here to download VIPRE and remove Astrum Antivirus Pro now.

 

Virtual Bouncer

Virtual Bouncer is a purported anti-spyware application to scan for and remove spyware from users' computers created by Spyware Labs, Inc. Virtual Bouncer was first released in 2005.

Also known as AdDestroyer, Virtual Bouncer is installed without notice users don't consent to installation of this rogue application. Virtual Bouncer will appear to find spyware but will not remove the supposed spyware unless the user pays for the program. Virtual Bouncer may also display pop-ups on the desktop.

If your computer has been infected with Virtual Bouncer or AdDestroyer you can remove it FREE with VIPRE Antivirus + Antispyware 15-day trial.

 

StopGuard

StopGuard is a rogue antispyware program that is a purported legit anti-spyware application to scan for and remove spyware from users' computers. StopGuard was created in 2005 by Vantage Software. If your computer has been infected with StopGuard, we strongly recommend you remove this program immediately.

StopGuard is typically installed without notice or user consent and uses aggressive, deceptive marketing. It appears to find spyware but will not remove the supposed spyware unless the user pays for the program. StopGuard may also hijack the entire desktop and display ads. Other domains associated with StopGuard are genericscanner.com and vantagesoftware.com.

If you would like to remove StopGuard now we recommend downloading VIPRE Antivirus + Antispyware software. VIPRE offers a free 15-day trial, no credit card information is required to eliminate StopGuard or any other infections your PC may have.

 

Spyblocs.eBlocs

Spyblocs eBlocs is an anti-spyware program that scans for spyware and adware on the user's computer. Created by Eblocs or the Network Dynamics Corporation in 2005, Spyblocs is actually rogue antispyware.

A Rogue Security Program is software that purports to scan and detect malware or other problems on the computer, but which attempts to dupe or badger users into purchasing the program by presenting the user with intrusive, deceptive warnings and/or false, misleading scan results. Rogue Security Programs use aggressive, deceptive advertising and may be installed without adequate notice and consent, through exploits.

Spyblocs eBlocs is known for deceptive and aggressive advertising, including pop-ups and spam. The free scan produces false positives that work as scare tactics to get users to purchase the program.

If you have SpyBlocs eBlocs on your computer we strongly recommend removing it immediately.

 

SpyBlast

SpyBlast is a rogue antispyware program that claims to detect intrusion attempts. It is installed unknown to the user and displays popup advertising. SpyBlast was first created in 2005 by Teknosurf, part of Advertising.com.

SpyBlast is installed by ActiveX drive-by download, thought to be in pop-up adverts. The official site also encourages one to download it using by including a frame pointing at your C: drive. Once spy blast installed, it would popup ads without your permission regularly.

If SpyBlast is on your computer you should remove it immediately.
You can use VIPRE Antivirus + Antispyware, a legit antispyware software from Sunbelt Software free for 15-days. VIPRE will scan and remove SpyBlast and any other infections you may have on your computer.

Remove SpyBlast from your PC now!
(VIPRE installation will being after clicking above link.)

 

    

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The objective of this site is to completely eliminate the promotion of rogue antispyware and other malware by educating consumers on how to identify and remove rogue antispyware form their computers. You should not confuse this website to be a promotion or advertisement of any malicious software.

    

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