Archive for August 5th, 2008

How to remove AntiSpyStorm 2008 (Uninstall Instructions)

AntiSpyStorm 2008 is a rogue anti-spyware program commonly found bundled with and advertised by malware. When visiting certain sites, you may download a program that appears to be harmless but is in fact a Trojan. Once the Trojan is installed you will be greeted with fake Windows security alerts, popups, and Internet Explorer hijackings where you are told your computer is infected. These messages further state that the only way to clean your computer is to download and install AntiSpyStorm 2008. [...]


August 5th, 2008

How to remove PC Protection Center 2008 (Uninstall Instructions)

PC Protection Center 2008 is a rogue anti-spyware program from the same family as Power Antivirus 2009. This software is advertised via the use of malware, that once installed on your computer, will constantly display fake security alerts and messages stating that your computer is infected and that you should use PC Protection Center 2008 in order to remove these infections. If you then download and install PC Protection Center, it will find the malware that installed it in the first place, but not allow you to remove anything unless you first purchase the software. Though unconfirmed, even if you register the software it will most likely not remove anything based upon past behaviour with these types of products. Under no circumstances should you purchase this software and instead you should follow the free removal instructions listed below. [...]


August 5th, 2008

How to remove PyroAntiSpy (Uninstall Instructions)

PyroAntiSpy is a rogue anti-spyware program from the same family as SpyLocked. This rogue is advertised through malware and sites that pretend to be scanning your computer for viruses. All ads shown for PyroAntiSpy, though, are false and only being shown to scare you into downloading the software. If you decide to download and install PyroAntiSpy, the program will automatically scan your computer for malware and display a variety of infections that cannot be removed unless you first purchase the program. The funny thing is that the malware found is usually the malware that installed or advertised PyroAntiSpy in the first place. Our suggestion is that if you are receiving advertisements for PyroAntiSpy, or have it installed already, you do not purchase the software, but instead use the free removal guide below. [...]


August 5th, 2008

How to remove PowerAntiSpy (Uninstall Instructions)

PyroAntiSpy is a rogue anti-spyware program from the same family as SpyLocked. This rogue is advertised through malware and sites that pretend to be scanning your computer for viruses. All ads shown for PyroAntiSpy, though, are false and only being shown to scare you into downloading the software. If you decide to download and install PyroAntiSpy, the program will automatically scan your computer for malware and display a variety of infections that cannot be removed unless you first purchase the program. The funny thing is that the malware found is usually the malware that installed or advertised PyroAntiSpy in the first place. Our suggestion is that if you are receiving advertisements for PyroAntiSpy, or have it installed already, you do not purchase the software, but instead use the free removal guide below. [...]


August 5th, 2008

Antispyware 2008 XP threat: information and removal

Antispyware 2008 XP is a new rogue anti-spyware program and a clone of Antispyware 2008. Unlike most rogues, this one isn’t targetted at the English-speaking public, but the Italians. Antispyware 2008 XP makes it’s way to the system by using trojans, such as Zlob or Vundo, and relies on misleading advertising to get the user ...


August 5th, 2008

PyroAntiSpy threat: information and removal

PyroAntiSpy is a new rogue anti-spyware program - a fake spyware remover, which uses trojans, such as the infamous Zlob or Vundo, to enter the system. This parasite relies on misleading advertising to get the user to purchase it’s "licensed version". Once inside and active PyroAntiSpy will flood the user with popups and fake system notifications, ...


August 5th, 2008