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AntiSpy Pro, or AntiSpyPro, is a new rogue anti-spyware program, which is a form of fake malicious software engineered by Internet hackers. AntiSpy Pro, or AntiSpyPro, is a fake anti-spyware program. Do NOT purchase AntiSpy Pro under any circumstances since it is a fake anti-spyware software. The following process will help you remove it from […]

This is a rogue anti-spyware/adware application, a clone of VirusBurst and SpyCrush that may download and install without your knowledge or consent through a Trojan. SpyDawn attempts to look like a legitmate malware applications, and will display fake security alerts and/or notifications to trick user to buy the paid version.

The Gromozon Rootkit is a user mode rootkit that installs a variant of LinkOptimizer adware and occasionally the rogue antispyware program called Brave Sentry, a desktop hijacker. It is named after the site which distributes the threat. This threat pulls out all the tricks including random file naming, file morphing, file encryption (EFS), hiding in […]

Antivermins is a new member of the growing family of fake antispyware applications that ask for money in order to "fix" either fake or overblown security issues (such as making out that cookies are somehow a serious issue).
The scanner which detects problems with your system is free but the fake "fix" utility is commercial […]

Klone is a widely spread trojan that hijacks the Internet Explorer default home page and changes important web browser settings. It also redirects the user to undesirable web sites serving commercial advertisements or secretly installing other threats. Furthermore, the parasite steals user login name and password and transfers them to predetermined remote hosts. Such activity […]

Brave Sentry is a parasite that hijacks the web browser, changes the desktop background and displays an icon in the system tray. This icon shows a message, which says that the compromised computer is infected with dangerous spyware parasites and asks the user to download and install a removal program, which actually is Brave Sentry, […]

Smitfraud is a trojan, which changes the desktop wallpaper to a false alert or fake error message, which trick the user into downloading and purchasing corrupt anti-spyware software such as PSGuard, SpySheriff, AdwareDelete or Antivirus Gold. The parasite tracks user Internet activity and transfers gathered data to predefined web servers. It also changes Internet Explorer […]

WinTools is an adware application that displays pop-up and pop-under advertisements on the infected computer. It can also redirect search page and home page. WinTools procedures requires technical know-how on computer troubleshooting. It is better to consult your LAN Administrator or Technical Persons to avoid additional damage on your computer if modifications on Services […]

SmartShopper is an Internet Explorer browser helper object (BHO) capable of monitoring search and internet activites and launch advertisement based on the gathered information. SmartShopper procedures requires technical know-how on computer troubleshooting. It is better to consult your LAN Administrator or Technical Persons to avoid additional damage on your computer if modifications on Services […]

Search Enhancer is a BHO (Browser Helper Object) that displays pop up advertisements on infected computer. Search Enhancer procedures requires technical know-how on computer troubleshooting. It is better to consult your LAN Administrator or Technical Persons to avoid additional damage on your computer if modifications on Services and Registry have to be done.