Archive for June 13th, 2008

Trojan Makers Block PC Functions To Promote Rogue Anti-Spyware Programs

It seems that Trojan infections are starting to perform new actions when installing a fake anti-spyware application. From our many articles and removal guides[,] we have explained that rogue anti-spyware programs are sometimes installed or downloaded through a Trojan infection. Now with Internet users wizing up to the Trojan tricks, Trojan makers have tighten the lease on Users' computers by running files that prevent users from opening other programs or hiding the C: drive.


June 13th, 2008

Remove PCAntiVirusPro - PC AntiVirusPro Removal Instructions

PCAntiVirusPro is a rogue anti-spyware application. PCAntiVirusPro will automatically download. If installed, the program will display fake warnings & scanning results and prompted to pay for a full license of the application in order to remove the errors.


June 13th, 2008

System Antivirus 2008 threat: information and removal

System Antivirus 2008 is a rogue anti-spyware program and a clone of Antivirus 2008. This parasite uses trojans, such as Zlob or Vundo, to enter the system and also to spread it’s disinformation. These trojans typically lurk in porn/warez websites disguised as  video codecs. Upon entering the system, they flood the user with popups and ...


June 13th, 2008

VistaAntivirus 2008 threat: information and removal

Vista Antivirus 2008 is a clone of the already infamous Antivirus 2008. This parasite is no different than any other rogue: it makes it’s way to the system by using trojans, such as Zlob or Vundo, and once inside it floods the user with popups and fake system notifications, supposedly to "inform" him of an ...


June 13th, 2008