“SpywareNotice’s Top Three Viruses Of The Week”
This week at SN we continue our ‘SpywareNotice’s Top Three Viruses’, a collection of the most common and aggravating infections and malware out there and where they rank.
Astrum Antivirus Pro - Rogue Anti-Spyware
Astrum Antivirus Pro is a rogue anti-spyware application and a clone of Virus Trigger and Antivirus Trigger. Usually, Astrum Antivirus Pro is downloaded and installed by a Trojan or through browser security holes. Astrum Antivirus Pro will then generate large numbers of popup advertisements and security alerts. Astrum Antivirus Pro will try to coerce you into purchasing the full version by displaying notifications of imaginary security risks. Astrum Antivirus Pro will run a fake system scanner and display fake system scan results stating your system is flooded with spyware. Astrum Antivirus Pro is a difficult program to remove manually, and will continue to try to recreate itself. Read more
iSafe Antivirus - Uses Fake System Scans
iSafe Antivirus is the latest rogue anti-spyware infection on the net today. iSafe Antivirus uses a fake landing screen designed to trick users into downloading and purchasing a license. Once the system scan is initiated, iSafe Antivirus warns of several backdoor spyware threats that exist on the user’s PC. Of course this is a scam! iSafe Antivirus will continue with several different popups and fake system scans that will further try to engage the user into purchasing rogue software by warning of infected registries and personal information stealing. iSafe Antivirus is a relentless and annoying infection and it is important to remove this infection immediately. Read more
Antivirus Pro 2009 - Displays Phony Security Alerts
Antivirus Pro 2009 is brought to us by the same group that brought us three other rogue programs, Antivirus 2009, Antivirus 2008 and XP Antivirus 2008. Antivirus Pro 2009 is advertised and spread through Trojans that display the usual phony security alerts telling you your computer is under attack. The persistent alerts will attempt to coerce you into installing AntivirusPro 2009 to protect your computer or it automatically installs itself without your knowledge. Antivirus Pro 2009 will then start automatically when you logon to your computer and that is where the trouble begins. Once installed the program will perform a scan and state that you are infected with a variety of malware that cannot be removed without first purchasing the program. The infections are actually the trojans that installed the program in the first place. If Antivrus Pro 2009 is present in your computer it must be removed quickly by safe and effective anti-spyware. is advertised and spread through Trojans that display the usual phony security alerts telling you your computer is under attack. The persistent alerts will attempt to coerce you into installing Antivirus Pro 2009 to protect your computer or it automatically installs itself without your knowledge. Antivirus Pro 2009 will then start automatically when you log on to your computer and that is where the trouble begins. Once installed the program will perform a scan and state that you are infected with a variety of malware that cannot be removed without first purchasing the program. The infections are actually the trojans that installed the program in the first place. If Antivrus Pro 2009 is present in your computer it must be removed quickly by safe and effective anti-spyware. Read more
2009 Antivirus Advance - New Version Of Old Problem
2009 Antivirus Advance is just another variation of a rogue anti-spyware program from the same internet thieves that brought us 2009 Antivirus, AntispywareXP 2009 and XPAntispyware 2009. 2009 Antivirus Advance is displayed through the use of Trojans that display fake security alerts and messages stating your system is infected. The biggest problem is these alerts will also automatically install 2009 Antivirus Advance on to your computer.
Antivirus XP 2008 - Latest In A Long Line Of Problems
Antivirus XP 2008 is a new rogue anti-spyware program and is the latest in a long line of rogue programs that have plagued computer users for some time. Antivirus XP 2008 is a clone of other nefarious rogue applications such as MS Antivirus 2009, Antivirus 2009, Antivirus 2008, Vista Antivirus 2008 and XP Antivirus 2008. The list is long but the problem is the same, they just change the names to trap you into buying the program. Without reputable anti-spyware programs protecting your system you will be continually vulnerable to these disgusting thieves.
Antivirus-Pro-Scanner.com - Another Rogue Anti-Spyware
Antivirus-Pro-Scanner.com is a new rogue anti-spyware program that continually alerts you to false and exaggerated problems with your computer. It states that you cannot remove them unless you purchase their software. This program will create many illegitimate files on your computer.
Trojan.Agent.atko - Brought To You By Internet Thieves
Trojan.Agent.atko is the name of a Trojan that is prominent in phony error messages made by the disgusting thieves who make trojans to manipulate you into purchasing different rogue anti-spyware programs. Another particular name, besides Trojan.Agent.atko, used by these internet crooks to trick you into buying rogue anti-spyware applications is Malware Bell.
System Security - Rogue PC Security Application
007 Spy Software - Annoying Computer Surveillance Product
007 Spy Software is an annoying commercial computer surveillance product that tracks your every computer activity and even logs all your keystrokes. ,007 Spy Software takes screenshots and records all web sites visited. 007 Spy Software sends gathered data to a configurable e-mail address or uploads it to a remote server. The 007 Spy Software is able to hide its running processes. 007 Spy Software must be manually installed. It automatically runs on every Windows startup. Read more