WindowsRecovery Removal and Analysis
Windows Recovery is a scareware which masquerades as a system performance optimization tool. Belonging to the FakeSysdef trojan family, it comes in many names including HDD Defragmenter, Check Disk, Windows Repair, Windows Restore, Windows SafeMode, Windows Fix Disk and Windows Recovery. It uses a variety of fake warning alerts about non-existent errors in computer hard [...]
Sat, 30 Apr 2011 05:25:08 +0000
Antivirus Protection Removal and Analysis
Similar in design and behavior to Antivirus soft and Antivirus Live rogues, this scareware aggressively displays a number of fake security alerts about network infiltration attempts and non-existent malware. Hijacks Internet Explorer by modifying the proxy settings and automatically opens porn websites every now and then. IE is allowed to visit only the sites related [...]
Tue, 26 Apr 2011 07:56:06 +0000
BitDefender 2011 Removal and Analysis
This scareware uses the name of a legitimate security application to ply its trade upon unwary users. BitDefender 2011 scareware copies the logo and design elements of the well known bitdefender range of security products. Once installed, this rogue software blocks execution of legitimate programs with fake security alerts. These fake warning messages are very [...]
Tue, 26 Apr 2011 04:33:44 +0000
Antivirus AntiSpyware 2011 Removal and Analysis
Antivirus AntiSpyware 2011 is rogue security application, similar to Internet Security 2010, Security essentials 2010, Security essentials 2011 etc., Once installed, this scareware produces frequent fake security warnings about non-existent malware and network intrusions. This rogue software pops up a security alert and blocks execution of legitimate programs. The fake security alerts come in a [...]
Mon, 25 Apr 2011 06:31:39 +0000
Antivirus Clean 2011 Removal and Analysis
Antivirus Clean 2011 is a fraudulent security software that displays fake Windows warning messages about non-existent malware infections to scare the victim to purchase a license. This scareware actually phishes for the credit card data instead of just scamming the user for a subscription. The secure payment page to which the user is taken on [...]
Sat, 23 Apr 2011 04:03:09 +0000
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