How to remove Antivirus Pro

29.11.2008 | Malware Type: Rogue Anti-Spyware

Malware Description:
Having Antivirus Pro in your system definitely contradicts to your PC normal functionality and may compromise your privacy issues. All because Antivirus Pro is another fake security program aiming to get you paying for its useless ‘licensed’ version. Antivirus Pro is mostly spread via its web-site available at www.antivirus-pro-site.com; you may get there with the ‘aid’ of a hijacker that changes your web browser settings. Once inside your machine, Antivirus Pro will spread itself throughout your PC’s registry, system files and folders, so as to ensure its influence on most system processes. The methods used for achieving the primary money-retrieval goals do not go beyond the ordinary tactics typical for rogue security applications. Antivirus Pro will display dozens of fabricated popups reporting exaggerated information on the imaginary threats resident in your machine. Antivirus Pro will not fail to persistently suggest its full commercial software to help you get rid of the ‘detected’ malware. If you encounter sings of Antivirus Pro or if you find yourself on its web site against your will, make sure you take timely steps to perform accurate system scan with a trusted software and, if detected, remove Antivirus Pro ASAP.

How to remove Secure Expert Cleaner

27.11.2008 | Malware Type: Fake Security Programs

Malware Description:
Secure Expert Cleaner is a fake security program that pretends to be a malware detection / removal tool but is in fact just the opposite. If your machine is infected with Secure Expert Cleaner, you are most likely to have got it through a trojan that succeeded in bypassing your system’s authentication barriers while penetrating inside. The trial version of Secure Expert Cleaner that must have been installed without your knowledge and consent will apply the typical tactics inherent to this malware type. It will trigger a fabricated general system scan that is pre-determined to list various unreal threats of different severity. Secure Expert Cleaner will also generate fake positives that report alleged infections threatening your computer security. Clicking on any section of the mentioned popups will automatically get you to Secure Expert Cleaner’s affiliated web-site that promotes its full commercial version in a number of dishonest ways. You are eventually supposed to end up paying for this rogue software. In any case, having Secure Expert Cleaner trial or ‘licensed’ version will not only be useless – it is very likely to contribute to your PC slowdown, data loss and general system disruption.

How to remove Extra Antivir

27.11.2008 | Malware Type: Rogue Anti-Spyware

Malware Description:
Extra Antivir is a brand-new rogue anti-spyware program having some traits in common with RapidAnvitirus, which is known to have already been around for a while infecting PCs worldwide. Typically, Extra Antivir conforms to the techniques applied by most rogues by generating fake system scans and popup alerts that report a number of threats detected. As a rule, such fabricated warnings and scans mention some of your completely normal files and claim they are too hazardous to keep in your machine. Please, bear in mind that following this fraudulent advice and removing these legitimate files may lead to system disruption and cause irrepairable damage to your machine. Eventually, you will be offered to purchase the ‘licensed’ version of Extra Antivir to get rid of the fabricated malicious activity. Once you spot any traits of Extra Antivir (the corresponding windows, offered free scans involving Extra Antivir, or simply suspicious popups), you are highly recommended to check your machine for parasites and, if any, to remove them as soon as possible.

How to remove Premuim-live-scan.com

26.11.2008 | Malware Type: Browser Hijackers

Malware Description:
Premuim-live-scan.com is the web-residence for Antivirus 2009 Protection fake anti-spyware application. Premuim-live-scan.com involves browser hijacking tactics to provide hits to the corresponding website. Once a victim is redirected to this web-resource, what he/she sees is the offer to perform an absolutely free of charge system scan to check the machine for malware. As you might have foreseen, this free scan ‘detects’ a number of hazardous applications that should undergo urgent deletion. Installing the trial version of Antivirus 2009 Protection will lead to your getting overwhelmed by tons of deceptive popups reporting the presence of imaginary infections in your PC. According to the plan implemented by Premuim-live-scan.com, the whole intricate scheme is supposed to frighten you into paying the sum ranging from around $50 up to $80 for Antivirus 2009 Protection ‘commercial’ full version. If you got redirected to Premuim-live-scan.com or spotted some of its other traces – the attendant and much more dangerous malware you actually have is Antivirus 2009 Protection. Needless to say you are highly recommended to get rid of these ‘accomplices’ ASAP to avoid unwanted consequences for your machine and your privacy.

How to remove AntiSpywareGuard

25.11.2008 | Malware Type: Rogue Anti-Spyware

Malware Description:
AntiSpywareGuard is a brand-new rogue anti-spyware application. AntiSpywareGuard tricks computer users into purchasing its ‘licensed’ version by triggering numerous deceptive popup alerts reporting a number of imaginary threats that are claimed to be residing in your PC. The malicious activity realized by AntiSpywareGuard may be additionally reinforced by fabricated system scans that are predetermined to display pretty sad results. Some of the warnings generated by AntiSpywareGuard suggest you to choose whether you want to remove the suspicious files found, or to ‘continue unprotected’. Along with this, another tactical move is supposed to get you to AntiSpywareGuard associated web-sites designed especially for promoting the ‘commercial’ version of this misleading program. Whenever you encounter any similar activity in your machine, make sure you perform timely system scan with trusted software. If AntiSpywareGuard is detected, is removal should be your number 1 priority.

How to remove anti-virusproscan.com

25.11.2008 | Malware Type: Browser Hijackers

Malware Description:
The creators of Antivirus 2009 fake anti-spyware seem to be resourceful fellows considering the growing number of new affiliate malwares that keep on promoting their brainchild. anti-virusproscan.com is a browser hijacker associated with Antivirus 2009 and promoting its ‘licensed’ software. anti-virusproscan.com is known to redirect computer users to the corresponding web-site containing adware and other functional layout elements that aim at tricking victims into purchasing Antivirus 2009. The auxiliary function performed by anti-virusproscan.com additionally presupposes facilitating your machine’s malware infection by attempting to spread more threats when you visit its web-‘residence’. Traditionally, the deceitful final touches of anti-virusproscan.com involve persistent encouragement of purchasing Antivirus 2009 ‘licensed’ software. Do not get misled by these intricate traps and remove anti-virusproscan.com and its affiliate Antivirus 2009.

How to remove Winweb Security 2008

25.11.2008 | Malware Type: Rogue Anti-Spyware

Malware Description:
Winweb Security 2008 is currently among the top threats in the internet being the latest hard-to-remove rogue anti-spyware program. Winweb Security 2008 spreads itself through trojans, spam emails or quite decent-looking affiliated web-sites (like http://winwebsecurity.com). The malicious activity called forth by Winweb Security 2008 involves generating fabricated popup alerts and free system scans that will always report the presence of certain infections occupying the victim’s machine. Once installed, Winweb Security 2008 will be configured to run automatically upon each system launch, which means you’ll start getting the annoying popups as soon as you log on. The stage of pounding you with dozens of fake alerts is always accompanied by hints that you should arm yourself with Winweb Security 2008 paid software in order to be able to resist the ‘detected’ threats. Winweb Security 2008 is claimed to be a completely trustworthy tool capable of removing all types of digital parasites, including the ones your PC is alleged to have. Remember – purchasing Winweb Security 2008 ‘licensed’ version is nothing but a waste of your money, moreover, doing so will only aggravate the situation because your system will get vulnerable to outer threats. If you spot any trace of Winweb Security 2008 in your machine, the first and the only reasonable thing to do it to get rid of this hazardous cyber chameleon.

How to remove rapidantivir.com

24.11.2008 | Malware Type: Browser Hijackers

Malware Description:
rapidantivir.com is a new browser hijacker associated with the rogue anti-spyware known as Rapid Antivirus. Besides the evidently interrelated names, these two malwares have some more traits in common. Both rapidantivir.com and its affiliate pursue the goal of getting you to pay for the useless ‘commercial’ version of Rapid Antivirus. By redirecting your browser to rapidantivir.com this hijacker facilitates the installation of Rapid Antivirus software which is alleged to by a cutting-edge security tool. In return, though, you get malicious activity in your system that results in distorting your PC’s normal functionality and makes your machine much less resistant to external threats waiting out there to penetrate into your computer. Once on board, Rapid Antivirus will annoy you with its numerous popups emerging all of a sudden and reporting a variety of non-existent parasites to be removed. Naturally, purchasing Rapid Antivirus ‘licensed’ software will not only prove to be a wrong decision, but will definitely contribute to further system disruption. Unless you want you and your PC to be involved in this trickery, remove rapidantivir.com and Rapid Antivirus in the shortest terms if you spot them in your system.

How to remove bestproscan.com

24.11.2008 | Malware Type: Browser Hijackers

Malware Description:
bestproscan.com is yet another one of the constantly emerging new browser hijackers associated with the Antivirus 2009 rogue anti-spyware. bestproscan.com is known to gain control over a victim’s web-browser and redirect it to target site developed to push Antivirus 2009 malware and promote other parasites into the user’s machine. Generally, bestproscan.com is all about changing browser settings and ensuring hits to the corresponding web-resource. These auxiliary actions are supposed to facilitate the paid installation of Antivirus 2009 ‘licensed’ version which is in fact a pure waste of money and quite a headache considering the multiple annoying system warnings that accompany this dangerous computer resident. Moreover, Antivirus 2009 and its hijacker-accomplice are capable of slowing down your machine and making your system vulnerable to outer threats, which is an additional stimulus to get rid of these malwares once detected. The malicious activity implemented by bestproscan.com and its associates pose a significant threat to your PC functionality and may compromise your privacy. If you spotted any suspicious activity in your system, it is strongly recommended to scan your machine for bestproscan.com and affiliated malware.

How to remove Antivirus 2009

24.11.2008 | Malware Type: Rogue Anti-Spyware

Malware Description:
Antivirus 2009 is a rogue anti-spyware program sophisticated enough to get hold of some of your savings using a variety of deceitful methods, even though it sounds like a completely trustworthy software. Antivirus 2009 most frequently gets installed through trojans that are capable of finding vulnerabilities in a victim’s firewall. These trojans often originate from adult web-sites and infect your PC remaining absolutely undetected. Once inside, Antivirus 2009 will bombard you with dozens of fabricated system alerts reporting some imaginary threats that need to be immediately removed to avoid system disruption. The misinforming tactics may be enhanced by applying browser elements like information lines or misleading boxes on Google home page. Next, Antivirus 2009 will try doing the rest of its job by scaring you into purchasing its licensed software to remove the ‘detected’ malicious activity. Antivirus 2009 is known to often use a number of affiliated browser hijackers that redirect your surfing to ensure hits to scam web-sites with malicious content (e.g. livesecurityinfo.com, antivirusonlivescan.com, protectionlive-scan.com, bestantivirusscan.com and others). The quantity of such web-resources is constantly increasing; forced visits to them will lead to additional malware uploading. Antivirus 2009 is a fraudster and should be avoided. If your machine happens to be infected, make sure you take timely steps to remove Antivirus 2009 and any associated malware ASAP.