Security for my PC|Get rid of rogue antivirus, hijacker and other malware

About Contraviro:
Contraviro is a fake security application that aims to trick credulous PC users into installing and purchasing its licensed software. Contraviro spreads via security exploits used by its affiliate trojans that bypass authentication while getting inside. Once installed, you’ll be bombarded by fake popups and system notification messages stating that your computer is infested with malware. It’s noteworthy that Contraviro must be purchased before it can handle the reported threats – and that’s what this rogue is all about. It intimidates people into buying its license, so do NOT become one of the deceived victims. Contraviromay launch on every Windows startup and perform a system scan every time the computer boots. If detected on your PC, Contraviro must be removed without delay. Read the rest of this entry »

About Anti-virus-1:
Anti-virus-1 is a rogue anti-spyware program known to use fraudulent scare tactics to steal money from non-technical computer users. Even though Anti-virus-1 is marketed as a system optimization tool, its tactics and the final objective testify to its being a fake utility developed to gain profit by brainwashing unsuspecting PC users. Anti-virus-1 is designed to lure unsuspecting users out of their money by scaring them into purchasing the full version of the program. Being a typical rogue anti-spyware application, this way Anti-virus-1 tries to make you purchase its license, i.e. it uses scare techniques to make you troubled about your PC security and then offers its full version to fix the computer. These pop-ups will be occasionally accompanied by Anti-virus-1 fabricated system scanners that report more infections as well. Read the rest of this entry »

About Spyware Guard 2008:
Spyware Guard 2008 (SpywareGuard 2008) is a fake spyware removal tool that applies dirty forbidden methods to promote itself. Spyware Guard 2008 intrudes on its potential host computers through security vulnerabilities and other minor system gateways which are exploited by affiliated trojans. Having gotten on board through the above tactics, Spyware Guard 2008 unregistered software floods the infiltrated system with its misleading pop-ups stating that there are serious risks detected on your PC. It’s significant to realize that the ultimate goal of Spyware Guard 2008 and suchlike nasty programs is to scare the unsuspecting user into purchasing its license in order to protect the computer which is claimed to be severely infected. All links provided by Spyware Guard 2008 will most likely redirect you to malicious websites that sell Spyware Guard 2008 as a legitimate spyware remover. Read the rest of this entry »

About Virus Remover Professional:
Virus Remover Professional (VirusRemoverProfessional) is a new fake anti-spyware program marketed as a solution to exterminate adware, spyware and other unwanted software from your computer. Virus Remover Professional typically infiltrates through backdoor trojans that take advantage of the security vulnerabilities of the target computer. Virus Remover Professional, if installed, may prompt you with popups or alert messages that say you have “clean” your computer by removing cookies, user history, browser history and other files. These infections are imaginary and are created by Virus Remover Professional only to scare you and push you to buy Virus Remover Professional’s full version. All links provided by Virus Remover Professional will most likely redirect you to malicous websites that sell Virus Remover Professional as a legitimate security program. Read the rest of this entry »

About Malware Destructor 2009:
Malware Destructor 2009 (MalwareDestructor2009) is just another mutation of the extremely aggressive and dangerous rogue anti-spyware. One way of intrusion is via browser-hijacking tactics which involve related malicious websites. Once installed, you’ll receive numerous fake system alerts or security alerts notifying you about supposed spyware infections. Malware Destructor 2009 is also known to trigger its fabricated security scanners that report imaginary infections you urgently need to get rid of. These pop-ups will be occasionally accompanied by Malware Destructor 2009 fabricated system scanners that report more infections as well. Read the rest of this entry »

About Spyware and Privacy Control Center:
Spyware and Privacy Control Center is a fake registry optimizer that promises to lift your PC performance to a higher level but in fact only tricks you into purchasing its license. First of all, the most common method is used – it’s the trojan viruses that dodge system authentication to intrude undetected. When inside the target Operating System, Spyware and Privacy Control Center tends to issue fake popup alerts and runs bogus security scanners that always report tons of infections and security issues. Then, Spyware and Privacy Control Center will be strongly recommended as the utility you need to fix the registry. In the meanwhile, your registry is probably perfectly fine and needs no repair. Spyware and Privacy Control Center will then issue fake scan results to trick you into buying the useless spyware remover. Read the rest of this entry »

About WinPCAntivirus:
WinPCAntivirus (Win PC Antivirus) is a rogue anti-spyware program known to use fraudulent scare tactics to steal money from non-technical computer users. Since WinPCAntivirus is by its technical essence a typical rogue anti-spyware, it installs using backdoor techniques, which means the PC user will probably remain unaware he/she has something malicious inside the computer until the malware attacks. WinPCAntivirus tries to scare its victim into thinking his/her computer is contaminated with malware and needs a remedy to fix the malicious problems. Do not trust those pop-ups and system tray alerts issued by WinPCAntivirus – they are framed-up and misleading. Instead, take prompt measures to remove WinPCAntivirus before it plays havoc with your system and renders your PC useless. Read the rest of this entry »

About Malware Doctor:
Malware Doctor (MalwareDoctor) is a counterfeit antivirus that uses fake scanning tactics to promote its licensed software. Malware Doctor spreads through trojans that constitute malicious scripts resident on insecure websites you may hit while surfing the web. When inside the target system, Malware Doctor issues fake notifications about parasites allegedly detected on your computer. In order to remove the supposed spyware infections, Malware Doctor urges you to purchase its full version; promising to run your computer more efficiently. These pop-ups will be occasionally accompanied by Malware Doctor fabricated system scanners that report more infections as well. Read the rest of this entry »

About WinPC Defender:
WinPC Defender (WinPCDefender) is a fake anti-spyware application that disguises itself as a security product to take advantage of unsuspecting victims’ credulity. Just like most rogue anti-spywares, WinPC Defender gets inside its victims’ computers through trojans that spot and use security software splits of the target machine. The objective of the above-mentioned alerts and scans is to scare the unsuspecting users into installing the paid commercial version of the rogue utility under consideration. Please, do not let WinPC Defender trick you into wasting your money. If you end up registering WinPC Defender, your PC will get slower each day, not to mention the internet connection problems you may encounter with VWinPC Defender on board. Read the rest of this entry »

About Perfect Defender 2009:
Perfect Defender 2009 (PerfectDefender2009) is a rogue anti-spyware program and clone of one of other malware. Perfect Defender 2009 is malware and may be installed onto your computer by Trojans found bundled on corrupt shareware programs or you may have manually downloaded the program from a malware website. Zlob may pop up fake notifications to make you believe that your computer is infected with spyware. These fake notifications may appear harmless because they’re designed to look similar to the messages issued by Perfect Defender 2009. Then, Perfect Defender 2009 will be strongly recommended as the utility you need to fix the registry. In the meanwhile, your registry is probably perfectly fine and needs no repair. Read the rest of this entry »