Total Protect 2009 is a rogue anti-malware program from the same creators as PC Protection Center 2008. This program is installed on your computer through the use of Trojans. Once the program is installed, these same Trojans will display fake security alerts stating that your computer is under attack or has a security risk and that you should purchase Total Protect 2009 in order to protect yourself.
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eXPress Antivirus 2009 is a rogue antivirus that displays false results in order to scare you into thinking you are infected. When eXPress Antivirus is installed, it will be configured to automatically scan your computer when you start Windows.
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Astrum Antivirus Pro is a rogue antivirus program from the same family as AntivirusTrigger. Astrum Antivirus is classified as a rogue because it is advertised through the use of misleading web sites and Trojans. When visiting certain web sites you will be presented with pop-ups stating that your computer is infected and that you should run an online scan.
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SpywareRemover 2009 is a rogue anti-spyware program that is advertised through the use of Trojans and misleading advertising found on web sites. SpywareRemover attempts to scare you into thinking that you are infected by displaying fake security alerts and performing malware scans that state that you have infections on your computer.
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Perfect Defender 2009 is a rogue anti-spyware program that uses false advertising and false positives to scare you into purchasing the software. This software is promoted through the use of pop-ups that pretend to be online anti-malware scanners stating that you are infected.
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Most folks associate computer viruses and other prevalent malware with the Internet. Not quite. The earliest computer threats came from the era of floppy disks and removable media. However, with the arrival of the Internet, email and network based attacks became the preferred vector for hackers to spread malicious code and the issues with removable media took a back seat.
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Antivirusdefense.com is fraudulent website opened by the same named browser hijacker. It is dedicated to promoting Antivirus 2009 malware. People are offered Antivirus2009 download on the antivirusdefense.com, but the website may install the program without users consent as well.
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Just like every decent marketer out there, vendors of commercial malware tools are very good at positioning their tools. However, their pitches often contradict with themselves in a way that what's promoted as a Remote Administration Tool, has in fact built-in antivirus software evading capabilities, rootkit functionality and tutorials on how to remotely infect users over email.
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Antivirus Sentry is a clone of the widely spread rogues called Vista Antivirus and MS Antivirus. Like its predecessors, Antivirus Sentry is advertised and installed through the use of Trojans that display fake security alerts stating that your computer is infected or being attacked. It will then proceed to either tell you that you should install Antivirus Sentry to protect yourself or automatically install it without your permission.
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AntiSpywareXP 2009 is a replica of the widely spread rogue anti-spyware program called XP Antispyware 2009. Like its other variant, AntispywareXP 2009 is promoted through the use of malware as well as pop-ups found on web sites. The pop-ups pretend to be warnings stating that your computer is infected and then brings you to a advertisement pretending to be an online anti-malware scanner.
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AntiSpy 2008 is a rogue anti-spyware that uses advertisements pretending to be online anti-malware scanners to trick you into downloading their software. These online scanners will pretend to scan your computer and then list a variety of infections and then then prompts you to download and install AntiSpy 2008. Once installed, the program will scan your computer and list further infections that cannot be removed unless you first purchase a license of the software.
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Antivirus Plus is a rogue anti-spyware that uses false advertisements as a way to convince you to install their product. Once installed, Antivirus Plus will be configured to start automatically by launching the file C:\Windows\system\rundll32.exe. Once launched the program will scan your computer and state that your computer is infected with a variety of malware, but does not allow you to remove anything unless you first purchase the program.
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Pro Antispyware 2009 is a rogue anti-spyware from the same family as Antispyware Pro XP and AntiSpyware 2008 XP. Pro Antispyware 2009 is advertised through the use of misleading advertisements found on web sites that pretend to be online anti-malware scanners. During the course of the advertisement, it will pretend to scan your computer and then display a warning box stating that your computer is infected with a variety of malware.
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Security 2009 is a rogue anti-spyware from the same family as SpyProtector. This program is advertised through the use of fake advertisements on web sites that pretend to be online anti-malware scanners that state you are infected with a variety of malware. This advertisement will then state that you should download and install Security 2009 in order to protect and clean your computer from these threats
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SpyProtector is a rogue anti-spyware that uses misleading advertising to make you think you are infected and thus download their software. When visiting certain sites, you will be presented with a pop-up that states your computer is infected and asking if you would like to run an online malware scanner to clean it.
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PC Defender 2008 is a rogue anti-spyware software from the same family as XP Antispyware 2009 and XP Antivirus 2008. Like its predecessors, PC Defender 2008 promotes itself via malware, SPAM, and misleading web sites. The web sites that promote this program pretend to be online anti-malware scanners, that when finished scanning, state that your computer is infected and that you should download and install PC Defender.
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September's leader, the Agent.cxv rootkit, vanished from the rankings as suddenly as it appeared. It hasn't disappeared completely, but this month's statistics show it hovering around seventieth place, rather than being one of the most common programs.
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I read about this on ZDNet and was totally NOT surprised because I ever surfed an ASUS Web site and my antivirus warned me of a trojan on ASUS' Web site itself.
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MicroAV Security Center is poor copy of two other scams: Micro Antivirus 2009 and MS Antivirus. Neither of those works as anti-virus or anti-spyware; they just urge users to pay for a full version of a program, but if someone actually agrees to buy a license he never receives fully functional application. MicroAV SecurityCenter is a fraud; not only it doesn't remove viruses, but it also is a computer parasite itself.
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Trojan.Silentbanker has been in the wild since late last year; however, the most recent release of this Trojan has had some interesting features added to it. Namely, the most recent version has added rootkit functionality to make the Trojan even stealthier. If you are unfamiliar with Trojan.Silentbanker, have a look at this blog first.
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Antivirus 2010 represents new generation of rogue security tools. Not only it uses misleading advertisements to gain a purchase, but also it crashes a system and loads fake Blue Screen of Death. The text on BSOD is fabricated and claims that MS Windows recommend purchasing Antivirus2010 to remove spyware from a machine.
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XPAntispyware2009 is another malware trying to mislead people and gain money. XPAntispyware 2009 is a computer parasite but it is presented as it was reputable antispyware. XPAntispyware2009 tricks users with its name: it may look like XPAntispyware2009 is official security program for MS Windows XP. Official website of this fraud (xpantispyware-2009.com) claims that XP Antispyware 2009 got several awards from reputable IT magazines.
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Spyware Guard 2008 is another scam trying to gain money by manipulating people who are worried about cyber safety. SpywareGuard 2008 (also known as SpywareGuard2008) is presented by Pandora-Software, the company that created SpyMaxx, Perfect Cleaner, SpyAway and several other rogue security tools. Pandora Software is known for making fraudulent applications; do not trust anything that comes from this company!
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MasterAntivirus2009 is also known as Master Antivirus 2009, MasterAntivirus and Master Antivirus. It is a brand new application that is quite good at doing harm. Master Antivirus 2009 is rehashed Master Antivirus. It is rouge spyware remover program that has objective to give you reasons to buy full version of MasterAntivirus2009.
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AntiSpy Deluxe Antivirus is yet another fake security tool. It's hard to call it security application because AntiSpyDeluxe Antivirus acts like typical malware. It installs itself without users' consent and loads pop-ups that interrupt other applications running on the compromised system. The bad thing about AntiSpyDeluxeAntivirus is its masking as a security tool.
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Antimalware Pro is fraudulent application trying to attract customers by using name of legitimate tool. There's well known anti-spyware tool named Anti-Malware (full name Malwarebytes' Anti-malware); do not take Antimalware Pro as Malwarebytes' Anti-malware! Anti malware Pro may look like reputable tool: it offers anti-spyware protection, anti-virus protection, it scans computer and reports infections. However all those actions are tricky.
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Antivirus Lab 2009 is typical rogue security tool. It infects computers when people download fake video codecs that hide trojans. Once trojans are aboard a computer, they download AntivirusLab2009 or some other fraudulent application. AntivirusLab 2009 and the trojans load fabricated system tray messages that mimic Windows Security Center alerts. They report numerous infections and offers paid version of Antivirus Lab 2009 or Antivirus Lab 2009 2.1 for removing imaginary threats.
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VirusResponse Lab 2009 is a clone of Antivirus Lab 2009 malware. In fact, you need to take a good look at both of these frauds to find more than single difference between AntivirusLab 2009 and Virus Response Lab 2009. Although the name is different, VirusResponseLab2009 uses the same method of infection, the same intimidating tactics and even the same exterior as its forerunner.
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AntivirusProtection is typical rogue security program. It uses misleading advertising techniques to gain user's trust and push him into purchasing a license of this application. Antivirus Protection appeals to people who care about computer security. AntivirusProtection loads pop-ups all over a screen and reports plenty of infections supposedly detected on the compromised machine.
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eAntivirusPro is another fake security tool. eAntivirus Pro is not even a genuine product; it's a clone of other malwares: Antivirus2009, XPAntivirus2008 and other similar rogues. E-AntivirusPro infects computers with help of trojans, but usually it is attached to spam email messages. Do not purchase this software! Although eAntivirusPro is promoted as anti-virus, it's a computer parasite.
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