Archive for June, 2009

Russia and U.S. Cybersecurity Efforts

The New York Times reported on the developing challenges in confronting cybersecurity challenges with government bodies in an article about the differing approaches between Russia and the U.S.: "The United States and Russia are locked in a fundamental dispute over how to counter the growing threat of cyberwar attacks that could wreak havoc on computer systems and the Internet. " The countries' political leaders will meet later this week, which may result in higher levels of cooperation between law enforcement agencies on an international level, more discussion around treaties, or absolutely nothing at all. We'll be watching.


June 30th, 2009

USAntispy

USAntispy 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. [...]Click here to download Spyware Doctor spyware removal tool


June 30th, 2009

Remove KB225571.exe, KB225571.exe removal

KB225571.exe file hides a remote administration tool. If loaded, it provides a remote attacker with an access to the compromised computer. The person using KB225571.exe may cause serious damage by installing other malwares and stealing information.KB225571.exe remote administration tool (RAT) is distributed via spam emails. The malicious message is masked to look like it was sent by Microsoft Corporation. The message invites installing KB225571.exe which supposedly is an important update.


June 30th, 2009

Remove Antivirusfolderscanner.com hijacker, Antivirusfolderscanner.com removal

Antivirusfolderscanner.com is browser hijacker designed to promote Personal Antivirus scam. The hijacker redirects web browser to antivirusfolderscanner.com and it may also prevent user from visiting any other website.Antivirusfolderscanner.com presents PersonalAntivirus as a legitimate security program which is far from the truth. Click here to learn more about Personal Antivirus fraud. Antivirusfolderscanner.


June 30th, 2009

Antivirus Security

Antivirus 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 [...]Click here to download Spyware Doctor spyware removal tool


June 29th, 2009

Another Parasite Attack Spreads Via Twitter

Guy Kawasaki is a venture capitalist of a Silicon Valley, who was partially responsible for marketing the Macintosh in 1984. He has almost 140,000 Twitter followers who were surprised that Kawasaki suddenly started making good money from porn, when a link belonging to host a pornographic video of “Gossip Girl” star Leighton Meester appeared on [...]


June 29th, 2009

SecretService

SecretService 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 [...]Click here to download Spyware Doctor spyware removal tool


June 29th, 2009

Active Antivir

Active 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, [...]Click here to download Spyware Doctor spyware removal tool


June 29th, 2009

STOPzilla Anti-Spyware Review and Download

Why choose STOPzilla?STOPzilla is known for its real-time protection and it’s especially appreciated for its protection against pop-ups and other forms of adware.Thorough scanSTOPzilla offers four types of system scan: Quick Scan, Intelligent Scan, Full Scan and Custom Scan. Custom Scan option is misleading since it only allows checking files. Each of the scans is thorough but they take lots of time to check a system.


June 29th, 2009

AntivirusBEST

AntivirusBEST 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 [...]Click here to download Spyware Doctor spyware removal tool


June 29th, 2009

Free security product vets Twitter links

Security software, called SecureTwitter, is the latest browser add-on released by Finjan. Because Twitter became more and more popular by computer hackers, this product was created to scan links and warn if they follow a rogue page. The SecureTwitter contains plug-ins for both the Firefox and Internet Explorer and the purpose of this software [...]


June 26th, 2009

Antivirus Protection

Antivirus 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 [...]Click here to download Spyware Doctor spyware removal tool


June 26th, 2009

From Porn and Warez to Game Sites

The Malware Research Team found a new variant of the Trojan.OSX.RSPlug threat masquerading as a gaming software. Previous versions of this threat were mostly found on sleazy porn, and warez sites. Malware writers responsible for this threat took a diff...


June 25th, 2009

VirusCleaner

VirusCleaner 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 [...]Click here to download Spyware Doctor spyware removal tool


June 25th, 2009

Mac trojan targets game sites to infect users

Mac users should pay their attention to a new parasite. New version of Mac trojan virus is known for changing PC’s DNS settings. Intego, which is responsible for Mac security, announced to find the RSPlug Trojan on websites, offering legal games for users. It’s quite unusual because this parasite is known to infect computers through [...]


June 25th, 2009

Remove Onlinebrowsinghelp.com

Onlinebrowsinghelp.com is another fake security website that promotes the rogue antivirus application, that’s called Personal Antivirus. It blocks all the legitimate security website and force you to download the personal antivirus software. Onlinebrowsinghelp.com is dangerous for your PC so remove it as soon as possible. You may get this warning message:- Warning! Visiting this site [...]


June 24th, 2009

Remove Error Fix (ErrorFix Removal Info)

Error Fix Descriptions: Error Fix, also known as ErrorFix, is a fake registry cleaning software that developed to steal your money. Just like most malicous software, Error Fix gets itself loaded onto a computer without your notice, and it installs itself through a Trojan, Virus or another piece of fake software. You can also get infected [...]


June 24th, 2009

Personal Antivirus (PersonalAntivirus) Removal Instructions

Likewise Internet Antivirus Pro and General Antivirus, Personal Antivirus is described by its promoters as an automatic computer protection from viruses etc. Likewise Internet Antivirus Pro and General Antivirus, Personal Antivirus is a product of Innovagest 2000, a well-know developer and distributor of suspicious and obviously fake software. Internet Antivirus Pro is often installed [...]


June 23rd, 2009

System Security Warning: Intercepting programs

“System Security Warning: Intercepting programs” is one of several annoying system tray alerts loaded by System Security fraud. System Security Warning Intercepting programs that may compromised your privacy and harm your system have been detected on your PC. Click here to remove them immediately with System Security. The text on System Security Warning is deceiving: System Security is [...]Click here to download Spyware Doctor spyware removal tool


June 23rd, 2009

Malware Destructor 2009

Malware Destructor 2009 a.k.a. MalwareDestructor 2009 is a fake system security tool that pretends to work as a legitimate program although is nothing but a computer parasite. It is a clone of some older rogue security tools like WinDefender and Virus Doctor. Malware Destructor 2009 gets into the system with the help of Zlob and Vundo [...]


June 23rd, 2009