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How to remove REAnti rogue anti-spyware
26.11.2009 | Malware Type: Rogue Anti-Spyware
Malware Description:
REAnti (or RE Anti) is the latest and quite hazardous scareware application that endangers the computer system it lands onto. REAnti appears to represent the same family as AntiAID, Link Safeness, Secure Keeper and Keep Cop rogue anti-spyware application and shares a number of common traits with the above program. Since it’s a ‘regular’ rogue, REAnti infiltrates one’s computer through security splits which are found on the targeted system with the help of backdoor trojans. REAnti is also being malvertised via pseudo virus scanners that run online and return untrue detection reports. When inside your computer, REAnti corrupts the system registry, creates new entries and files so that the compromised OS is rendered vulnerable to its obtrusive insecure activity. While running on your system, REAnti tends to trigger numerous ads that notify you of numerous risks exposure and recommend completing the registration procedure which pre-supposes paying a fee. Another element of REAnti activity inside the contaminated machine is its scanners that launch at startup and also report numerous virus detection instances. Having made it look like the PC is at risk (while it’s not), REAnti wants you to buy its license and even insists on it. That’s basically all REAnti is capable of – to detect something that isn’t there and then ask for a license payment. Please do not trust REAnti and similar rogue security programs or else it may render your system slow and inoperable, not to mention the hazard of phishing coming from this nasty rogueware. Review the guide below to protect your computer against REAnti and its disruptive activity.
How to remove PC-Scannerr.com hijacker
25.11.2009 | Malware Type: Browser Hijackers
Malware Description:
There are a few things about PC-Scannerr.com that make it another website to avoid. To begin with, PC-Scannerr.com looks like My Computer GUI but is not one in fact. Also, you don’t really visit PC-Scannerr.com – you get a forced browser redirect leading there. Additionally, PC-Scannerr.com has dangerous programs standing behind its existence. Now, allow us to specify on the above issues a bit. PC-Scannerr.com is a browser hijacker that appears to be facilitating the propagation of Advanced Virus Remover and Cyber Security applications which are unfortunately absolutely contrary to what they pretend to be. Advanced Virus Remover and Cyber Security are scareware tools developed to frighten a gullible computer user into thinking his/her computer is at risk and being attacked by herds of viruses, trojans and other types of malware. PC-Scannerr.com does a big portion of this brainwashing part – it mimics a computer scan and claims your PC has signs of malicious activity. Then, PC-Scannerr.com tells you to install Advanced Virus Remover or Cyber Security to keep your computer protected against the above-mentioned parasites (which are actually NOT there). We’d like to warn you that PC-Scannerr.com is an insecure domain and is to be stayed away from. If it’s a browser divert that takes you to PC-Scannerr.com, make sure you exterminate the trojans making this happen. Please, follow the security tutorial below to get rid of PC-Scannerr.com hijacker and prevent Advanced Virus Remover and Cyber Security from infecting your computer.
How to remove Privatedefense.cn hijacker
25.11.2009 | Malware Type: Browser Hijackers
Malware Description:
Privatedefense.cn domain name is associated with the dirty SEO techniques being applied by cyber fraudsters who released Alpha Antivirus scareware application. As an internet domain, Privatedefense.cn is a worthless and uninformative one that mimics a virus scan. As a malware entity, Privatedefense.cn is a hijacker that plays havoc with the web browser of the PC it injects. The hijacking activity is enabled through corrupting some system settings and changing the browser configuration so that the user ends up on Privatedefense.cn at random. If you visit Privatedefense.cn you should realize that you’ve fallen into a trap that pursues the goal to get your PC infected with dangerous rogueware. Privatedefense.cn pretends to scan your computer and then announces that is has detected numerous threats and security risks. After this, Privatedefense.cn will insist on your installing Alpha Antivirus to help you defend your PC against the ‘just detected’ viruses. The truth is – there are no infections inside your system except Privatedefense.cn hijacker and the trojans that go along. Privatedefense.cn is not a trusty site and definitely not worthwhile in terms of considering its scan results or following its recommendations. The software being distributed via Privatedefense.cn is hazardous and needs to be kept away from. Please review the guide below to learn how to protect yourself against Privatedefense.cn malicious pranks.
How to remove Keep Cop rogue anti-spyware
24.11.2009 | Malware Type: Rogue Anti-Spyware
Malware Description:
Keep Cop (or KeepCop) incorporates all the trickery and stealth which are inherent to the WiniGuard rogueware family it refers to. During the last few weeks, the same group of badwares was being represented by AntiAID, Link Safeness and Secure Keeper which turned out quite aggressive and dangerous. Keep Cop does not lag behind its aforementioned clones and acts just as impudently. It hacks one’s computer system without observing the obligatory guidelines set up for regular program installation so don’t get astonished to realize a program you never downloaded is on board your machine. When inside and active, Keep Cop creates some corrupt registry keys and drops a number of useless program files. Therefore, as you are using your computer you will continuously come across Keep Cop interference which includes obsessive exaggerated alerts, nagging scanners and obtrusive browser redirects. All of the ads generated by Keep Cop are simply an integral part of the malvertisement targeting the purchases of the rogueware’s license. So do not get tricked by Keep Cop unless of course you feel like sponsoring the international hackers out there. It’s highly recommended to remove Keep Cop rogue and prevent it from invading your private cyber space.
How to remove Trojan-PSW.Win32.Dripper infection
23.11.2009 | Malware Type: Trojan Horses
Malware Description:
Trojan-PSW.Win32.Dripper is a sneaky little parasite that attacks computers using non-standard backdoor methods. Actually, Trojan-PSW.Win32.Dripper is known to specialize in stealing private data, passwords mostly. Trojan-PSW.Win32.Dripper uses minor security splits to infiltrate one’s PC so the chances to encounter its intrusion are extremely small. The keystrokes recorded by Trojan-PSW.Win32.Dripper are subsequently transmitted to a remote server to be further used by cyber criminals. The above passage is about one aspect of Trojan-PSW.Win32.Dripper virus. Another sphere of Trojan-PSW.Win32.Dripper implementation is serving the malvertising purposes for a whole family of rogue anti-spyware applications. E.g. the latest scareware application that turns out to be exploiting Trojan-PSW.Win32.Dripper to frighten its victims is Additional Guard, the few preceding ones being Enterprise Suite and System Defender. Each one of the above fake antivirus tools tends to trigger popup alerts that state Trojan-PSW.Win32.Dripper is on the targeted computer and needs to be urgently eliminated to keep the user’s confidential information intact. That’s precisely how such scareware applications arrive at their commercial objectives – they intimidate people into installing and registering their software. One way or another, Trojan-PSW.Win32.Dripper is a hazardous computer threat or a signal of scareware presence on your PC. So remove Trojan-PSW.Win32.Dripper problem before it compromises your OS and your privacy.
How to remove Groundhogday2.cn hijacker
23.11.2009 | Malware Type: Browser Hijackers
Malware Description:
Groundhogday2.cn is a part of the malvertising schemes being deployed by the rogue anti-spyware solution generally known as Personal Antivirus. Groundhogday2.cn performs the function of a browser redirect entity because it hijacks a victim’s homepage or/and the search page. Therefore most of the times you are trying to go online you will keep running into hits to Groundhogday2.cn which somehow turns out to look much like My Computer interface, with its disks displayed. Strangely enough, Groundhogday2.cn also appears to scan your PC for viruses. Now, let us reveal the sad truth about this scanner activity implanted by Groundhogday2.cn. This hijacker does not really check your computer for infections, it only pretends to. Groundhogday2.cn is a malicious instrument for distributing Personal Antivirus scareware so all it does is tricking you into believing your PC has problems and then makes you install the ‘featured’ software, i.e. the aggressive Personal Antivirus scam. In case you encounter Groundhogday2.cn domain when surfing the web, make sure to keep yourself from clicking anything on it and please keep in mind that it’s a fake scanner site. To prevent severe system contamination, you need to eliminate the initial problem causing Groundhogday2.cn to redirect your browser, i.e. the Personal Antivirus freeware and the related trojan viruses. Below is a tutorial to help you get rid of Groundhogday2.cn trouble.
How to remove ECO Antivirus 2010 rogue anti-spyware
23.11.2009 | Malware Type: Rogue Anti-Spyware
Malware Description:
ECO Antivirus 2010 is another denomination of Eco AntiVirus (alias Eco AV) rogue anti-spyware application which, in its turn, is a clone of the infamous Green AV scareware. ECO Antivirus 2010 is being rapidly distributed through bogus online virus scanners and other misleading advertisements you may view when surfing the web. By encouraging you to click on those ads, ECO Antivirus 2010 tries to get installed onto your computer without your approval. Initially, ECO Antivirus 2010 infiltrates in the shape of the trial version which keeps asking you to register it. And here’s how ECO Antivirus 2010 acts to win your trust. First of all, ECO Antivirus 2010 claims to care of the Earth by sharing its profits with the environmental campaign pursuing the commendable mission of rescuing the green forests of Amazonia. Should the above be true – well, then ECO Antivirus 2010 would be a good choice in terms of PC protection. However, please keep in mind that not a penny from ECO Antivirus 2010 licenses sold shall be spent on saving the environment. It’s just a fable invented by the fraudulent vendors of ECO Antivirus 2010 to manipulate people. An even worse thing about ECO Antivirus 2010 is the fact that it doesn’t really detect and remove real computer viruses, even though it promises to. Moreover, ECO Antivirus 2010 floods the compromised system with such a great number of deceptive and mega-annoying ads that you might find it hard to use your computer. ECO Antivirus 2010 also deteriorates the system performance and uses up much of the PC’s processing resources. To cut the long story short, you should immediately remove ECO Antivirus 2010 if it installs onto your PC without your knowledge and permission.
How to remove Allinonesecurityv.com hijacker
22.11.2009 | Malware Type: Browser Hijackers
Malware Description:
Allinonesecurityv.com is a bad website supporting the malvertising of a yet nastier computer program known as Personal Antivirus. Allinonesecurityv.com is a domain which is visited after an unexpected and definitely unwanted browser redirect or a series of diverts caused by trojans. Once you hit Allinonesecurityv.com you realize that you are on some bizarre scanner site which looks much like My Computer interface of your PC. It’s only after a closer look at Allinonesecurityv.com that you may realize this picture is a fake one and may not even coincide with your actual disk names. A static script – that’s precisely what Allinonesecurityv.com online virus scanner is. When finished, Allinonesecurityv.com claims to have detected numerous threats like trojans and security risks on your computer and then recommends you to install Personal Antivirus in order to eliminate those purported threats. It’s very important to abstain from sticking to Allinonesecurityv.com instructions or else you may end up getting your computer hopelessly infected. The more reasonable option is to remove Allinonesecurityv.com hijacker, which basically means to exterminate the trojan viruses triggering the above-mentioned browser redirects. Please review the guide below to secure your PC against the malicious PC attacks from the outside.
How to remove Eco-AV.com hijacker
22.11.2009 | Malware Type: Browser Hijackers
Malware Description:
Eco-AV.com is a browser hijacker that has been facilitating the distribution of Eco Antivirus (or Eco AV) rogue anti-spyware application. The hackers who stand behind the whole Eco AV malvertising practices are driving traffic to Eco-AV.com website through the involvement of trojans that trigger browser redirects to that corrupt domain. There’s a high risk of getting misled by Eco-AV.com design which is quite qualitative and attractive, one must admit. However, the entire bulk of information available on Eco-AV.com is not true. The website says Eco Antivirus is a security tool with the unique functionality which ensures computer defence, on the one hand, and environment protection, on the other. That sounds kind of commendable; it’s too bad Eco Antivirus appears to perform none of the declared functions. Eco AV is a rogue antivirus product that can only swindle people out of their money asking for license payment and giving absolutely nothing useful in return. The program generates a great number of obsessive pop-ups and misleading scanners that keep reporting the exposure of malware activity on your PC. Considering all the system dangers of Eco Antivirus scarewrae, its website Eco-AV.com should be avoided at all costs. It’s a bit more of a problem if Eco-AV.com redirects your web-surfing without you wanting it. Well, in that case you must eliminate the trojans or Eco Antivirus freeware that have impudently attacked your computer. Please do not trust Eco-AV.com; remove this hijacker immediately if you see if interfering with your online activities.
How to remove Additional Guard rogue anti-spyware
22.11.2009 | Malware Type: Rogue Anti-Spyware
Malware Description:
Additional Guard is a new product of the cyber criminals who earlier released such rogue anti-spyware programs as Windows Additional Guard, System Defender, Enterprise Suite and many others. Additional Guard uses fake online scanners to distribute its corrupt trialware executables throughout networks and individual computers. The infiltration of Additional Guard into your system will probably not be exhibited through any apparent signs because Additional Guard installs without observing any authentication requirements. When on board and actively operating, Additional Guard will display fake detection reports expressed in the form of popup ads, system tray notifications and multiple scan results. It’s noteworthy that all of the above adware elements emanating from Additional Guard are fabricated and must not be taken for real. Additional Guard tries to appeal to the consciousness of its confused victim in order to make the user activate its licensed software which costs a pretty penny, one must mention. Additional Guard is not at all what it claims to be: it’s neither a genuine antivirus tool nor a program that can help your PC whatsoever. It’s most reasonable to uninstall Additional Guard scareware application before it destroys your system and challenges your privacy as such. Below is Additional Guard removal guide; follow the instructions and bid farewell to this nasty virus.
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