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SpyNoMore Anti-Spyware: Spyware Removal Database - Ransomware
Ransomware is a software application that infects a computer and asks for money to have the infection removed.
Review spyware removal database by categories: Review spyware removal database in alphabetical order: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
A-fast Antivirus Personal Defender is another rogue anti-spyware application which may be secretly installed by a trojan or manually downloaded from one of many fraudulent Fake Scanner Sites.
Once installed, Personal Defender performs a system scan and displays exaggerated fake results similar to: Additional Guard Additional Guard is rogue spyware removal program. It is a clone of such rogue anti-spyware as WinPC Defender, XP Police Antivirus, IE-Security and WinDefender 2009. It may be secretly installed onto your computer by a trojan or downloaded from one of many fraudulent Fake Scanner Sites. Once installed, Additional Guard "scans" you system and displays exaggerated / fake results. Additional Guard also displays annoying pop-up windows and system alerts stating that computer is infected or under attack. Additional Guard tries to scare the user and push it into purchasing of "full" version. It may slowdown computer performance, limit internet connection speed and even cause system crash. Advanced Defender Advanced Defender is a rogue anti-spyware application which is usually secretly installed onto your computer by a trojan such as Vundo trojan or intentionally downloaded by the user (thinking it is some helpful program). Once installed, Advanced Defender pretends to scans user's system and displays exaggerated results. Additionally, Advanced Defender displays annoying pop-up windows and fake system alerts stating that computer is infected or is under attack. Advanced Defender tries to scare the user into purchasing the "full" version of the fake program.
Advanced Virus Remover Advanced Virus Remover is one of the more persistent rogue applications roaming the internet today. It is very hard to remove because it comes packed with a trojan that disables many security defenses and limits what an infected user can or cannot do, like disable Task Manager access, block certain security websites and applications. The trojan changes users's desktop to look something similar to the picture below: Adware Eradicator Adware Eradicator is a rogue anti-spyware program, which can be secretly installed at your computer by a trojan downloader AKM Antivirus 2010 Pro AKM Antivirus 2010 Pro is a rogue anti-spyware application. AKM Antivirus 2010 Pro is either secretly installed onto your computer by a trojan such as Vundo trojan or intentionally downloaded by the user (thinking it is some helpful program). Once installed, AKM Antivirus 2010 Pro basically takes over that PC and prohibits the opening of many programs and applications. AKM Antivirus 2010 Pro tries to scare the user into purchasing the "full" version of the fake program.
alliesecurity Alliesecurity (alliesecurity.com and alliesecurity.net) is a computer hijack that is the result of the ZLOB Trojan.
The ZLOB Trojan is a trojan disguised as a media codec. It infects computers and generates warning messages announcing the
infection, then directs users to download fake anti-spyware and anti-virus
products from a host of websites among which is alliesecurity.com. ZLOB Trojan
promotes several rogue products such as Pest Wipe, Virus Burst, Virus burster, WinAntiSpyware, Virus Blast, SpywareStrike, SpyAxe,
SpyTrooper, Malware Wipe, Adware Punisher, Spy iBlock and SpyGuard. It is highly
recommended to remove alliesecurity.com trojan as it also transfers information from the infected computer to unknown servers which makes it a potential for data theft. By removing the Zlob trojan, you also rid your computer of alliesecurity.com hijacker. alloversafety.com alloversafety.com is a computer hijacker that results from a Zlob Trojan infection. Zlob Trojan infects computers and generates warning messages announcing the infection, then directs users to download fake anti-spyware and anti-virus products from a host of websites among which is alloversafety.com. Zlob Trojan promotes several rogue products such as Pest Wipe, Virus Burst, Virus Bursters, WinAntiSpyware, Virus Blast, SpywareStrike, SpyAxe, SpyTrooper, Malware Wipe, Adware Punisher, Spy iBlock and SpyGuard. It is highly recommended to remove alloversafety.com trojan as it also transfers information from the infected computer to unknown servers which makes it a potential for data theft. By removing the Zlob trojan, you also rid your computer of alloversafety.com hijacker. :: Download SpyNoMore now for a free scan :: Many of these rogue websites that result from ZLOB infection look similar to screenshot below. allprotections.com Allprotections.com (allprotections.com and allprotections.net) is a computer hijacker that results from a ZLOB Trojan infection. ZLOB Trojan infects computers and generates warning messages announcing the infection, then directs users to download fake anti-spyware and anti-virus products from a host of websites among which is allprotections.com. ZLOB Trojan promotes several rogue products such as Pest Wipe, Virus Burst, Virus Bursters, WinAntiSpyware, Virus Blast, SpywareStrike, SpyAxe, SpyTrooper, Malware Wipe, Adware Punisher, Spy iBlock and SpyGuard. It is highly recommended to remove allprotections trojan as it also transfers information from the infected computer to unknown servers which makes it a potential for data theft. By removing the Zlob trojan, you also rid your computer of allprotections.com hijacker. allsecuritylinks.com allsecuritylinks.com is a computer hijacker that results from a Zlob Trojan infection. Zlob Trojan infects computers and generates warning messages announcing the infection, then directs users to download fake anti-spyware and anti-virus products from a host of websites among which is allsecuritylinks.com. ZLOB Trojan promotes several rogue products such as Anti Vermins, Pest Wipe, Virus Burst, Virus Bursters, WinAntiSpyware, Virus Blast, SpywareStrike, SpyAxe, SpyTrooper, Malware Wipe, Adware Punisher, Spy iBlock and SpyGuard. It is highly recommended to remove allsecuritylinks.com trojan as it also transfers information from the infected computer to unknown servers which makes it a potential for data theft. By removing the Zlob trojan, you also rid your computer of allsecuritylinks.com hijacker. allsecuritynotes.com allsecuritynotes.com is a computer hijacker that results from a Zlob Trojan infection. Zlob Trojan infects computers and generates warning messages announcing the infection, then directs users to download fake anti-spyware and anti-virus products from a host of websites among which is allsecuritynotes.com. Zlob Trojan promotes several rogue products such as Pest Wipe, Virus Burst, Virus Bursters, WinAntiSpyware, Virus Blast, Antiverminser, SpyAxe, Malware Wiper, Malware Wipe, Adware Punisher, Spy iBlock and SpyGuard. It is highly recommended to remove allsecuritynotes.com trojan as it also transfers information from the infected computer to unknown servers which makes it a potential for data theft. By removing the Zlob trojan, you also rid your computer of allsecuritynotes.com hijacker. :: Download SpyNoMore now for a free scan :: Many of these rogue websites that result from ZLOB infection look similar to screenshot below.allsecuritysite.com allsecuritysite.com is a computer hijacker that results from a Zlob Trojan infection. Zlob Trojan infects computers and generates warning messages announcing the infection, then directs users to download fake anti-spyware and anti-virus products from a host of websites among which is allsecuritysite.com. Zlob Trojan promotes several rogue products such as Pest Wipe, Virus Burst, Virus Bursters, WinAntiSpyware, Virus Blast, SpywareStrike, SpyAxe, SpyTrooper, Malware Wipe, Adware Punisher, Spy iBlock and SpyGuard. It is highly recommended to remove allsecuritysite.com trojan as it also transfers information from the infected computer to unknown servers which makes it a potential for data theft. By removing the Zlob trojan, you also rid your computer of allsecuritysite.com hijacker. AndromedaAv AndromedaAv is a rogue anti-spyware program that displays false and exaggerated results that cannot be removed unless you first buy the full version of the software. This program will detect various files as malware even though they are legitimate files or do not even exist on the computer. AndromedaAv can cause your computer to operate slower, because it runs automatically during computer start up. AndromedaAv periodically displays fake pop-up alerts stating that computer is infected and the full version of the program should be purchased. ANG AntiVirus ANG AntiVirus is fake anti-spyware application that is advertised through trojans such as Zlob trojan or Vundo trojan or through Fake Scanner Sites. Once installed, ANG AntiVirus displays a variety of security risks found on your computer that can only be removed if you purchase a license of the software. These risks, though, are all fake and are only being displayed to scare you into thinking you are infected and thus purchase their software. AntiAID AntiAID is another rogue anti-spyware application which may be secretly installed by a trojan or manually downloaded from one of many fraudulent Fake Scanner Sites sites. Once installed, AntiAID pretends to perform a system scan then displays exaggerated fake results similar to the one shown below: Antimalware Doctor Antimalware Doctor is a rogue anti-spyware application which is usually installed onto your computer by rogue websites (drive-by download) or by a trojan such as the Vundo trojan. Once installed, Antimalware Doctor pretends to scans your computer and displays fake results. Antimalware Doctor also displays annoying pop-up windows and fake system alerts stating that computer is infected or is under attack. The ultimate goal of this trojan is to scare you and have you purchase the full version of Antimalware Doctor. If you are able to download and run SpyNoMore directly onto the infected computer, please do so and there is no need to follow the steps below. Please note that the free version of SpyNoMore will only show you the detections but will not remove them. In order to remove the infection you need to purchase a 1-year license which costs $29 (or $39 for 3 computers). In all cases, you will be able to see Antimalware Doctor in the free version scan results. Note that you can purchase the activation code from a clean computer and then use that code to activate SpyNoMore on the infected computer. Otherwise, please follow the special instructions below: Antimalware Doctor can block executable programs from running. If this is your case, please follow the special removal instructions below:Antimalware Doctor Special Removal InstructionsThis procedure will require you to restart your computer so it is advisable that you bookmark this page for later reference. Step 1: Restart your computer in Safe Mode with Networking. To go into Safe Mode, restart your PC normally and start tapping the F8 key until you are presented with DOS style options. For Windows XP, use the keyboard up/down arrow keys to select 'Safe Mode with Networking'. For Windows Vista select 'Windows Vista Advanced Boot Options' then select 'Safe Mode with Networking'. Step 2: Your computer will start and give you an option to log is as Administrator. Select this option (log in as Administrator). Step 3: Download and run SpyNoMore to remove Antimalware Doctor. Make sure to run SpyNoMore in 'Full Scan' mode and to select the entire drive you operating system resides on (in most cases this will be C:). Please remember SpyNoMore may detect Antimalware Doctor as Fake Alert trojan. Step 4: After you have disinfected your computer, restart it once more normally. If you are unable to access the internet go to Control Panel > Internet Options > Connections > Lan Settings, then remove any checkmarks under the 'Proxy Server' section. Antimalware-guard.com Antimalware-guard.com is a website that promotes a very dangerous rogue anti-spyware program called Antispyware Soft.
Antispyware Soft is very annoying. It generates constant nag popups telling you that your computer is infected and is under attack by hackers. Antispyware Soft alters your system setting to block your Internet access except to websites and services related to Antispyware Soft. Antispyware Soft uses many sales pages among them is Antimalware-guard.com.
Antimalware-guard.net Antimalware-guard.net is a website that promotes a very dangerous rogue anti-spyware program called Antispyware Soft.
Antispyware Soft is very annoying. It generates constant nag popups telling you that your computer is infected and is under attack by hackers. Antispyware Soft alters your system setting to block your Internet access except to websites and services related to Antispyware Soft. Antispyware Soft uses many sales pages among them is Antimalware-guard.net.
AntiMalwareGuard AntiMalwareGuard is a ransomware anti-spyware product that may be secretly installed by the Zlob Trojan or downloaded from the fraudulent antimalwareguard.com website. AntiMalwareGuard displays fake system alerts: Antimalwaresecurity.com Antimalwaresecurity.com is a website that promotes a very dangerous rogue anti-spyware program called Antispyware Soft.
Antispyware Soft is very annoying. It generates constant nag popups telling you that your computer is infected and is under attack by hackers. Antispyware Soft alters your system setting to block your Internet access except to websites and services related to Antispyware Soft.
AntiSpy Safeguard Posted on: August 22, 2010 10:45am AntiSpy Safeguard is a fake antivirus program that is promoted by a trojan called Microsoft Security Essentials Alert. AntiSpy Safeguard displays various fake security alert messages in an attempt to scare you into purchasing the full version of the program. AntiSpy Safeguard Special Removal InstructionsWe have created a modified version of SpyNoMore to handle persistent infections such as AntiSpy Safeguard. Instructions below: Step 1: Click here to download the modified SpyNoMore installer onto the infected computer. If you are unable to download it directly to the infected computer, please download it to a clean computer and transfer it to the infected computer (by using a network or a flash drive). NOTE: The installer will be named iexplore.exe. Step 2: Double-click iexplore.exe to install SpyNoMore on the infected computer. When the installation is completed, SpyNoMore will check for and download available updates which will alert AntiSpy Safeguard to its presence at which point AntiSpy Safeguard may shut down SpyNoMore. Step 3: Restart SpyNoMore from the desktop shortcut then click on 'Settings' and uncheck the box that says 'Use Internet Explorer settings'. Step 4: SNM will scan your computer and if AntiSpy Safeguard is present, SNM will detect it and you will be able to see either AntiSpy Safeguard or Microsoft Security Essentials Alert in the scan results. These two are the same product. Please note that the free version of SpyNoMore will only show you the detections but will not remove them. In order to remove the infection you need to purchase a 1-year license which costs $29 (or $39 for 3 computers). In all cases, you will be able to see AntiSpy Safeguard or Microsoft Security Essentials Alert in the free version scan results. Step 5: Purchase the activation key from a clean computer by clicking on our Purchase link on spynomore.com. Write down the activation key and use it to activate SNM on the infected computer. This will remove AntiSpy Safeguard and restore your internet connection. You will again be able to run your programs and applications without trouble. Step 6 (optional): It would be a good idea to check your computer for rootkits (which are basically hidden trojans) which may have tagged along with AntiSpy Safeguard. To do so, download and run TDSSKiller by Kaspersky Labs. Step 7 (optional): If TDSSKiller does find a rootkit, it will ask you to restart your computer so that it can remove the rootkit(s). After your computer restart, scan your computer once more with SpyNoMore to make sure everthing is OK. Antispy-guide.com Antispy-guide.com is a website that promotes a very dangerous rogue anti-spyware program called Antispyware Soft.
Antispyware Soft is very annoying. It generates constant nag popups telling you that your computer is infected and is under attack by hackers. Antispyware Soft alters your system setting to block your Internet access except to websites and services related to Antispyware Soft.
Antispy-guide.net Antispy-guide.net is a website that promotes a very dangerous rogue anti-spyware program called Antispyware Soft.
Antispyware Soft is very annoying. It generates constant nag popups telling you that your computer is infected and is under attack by hackers. Antispyware Soft alters your system setting to block your Internet access except to websites and services related to Antispyware Soft.
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AntiSpyware 3000 AntiSpyware 3000 is a fake anti-spyware program. It can be installed by trojans such as Zlob or Vundo or downloaded by tricked users from one of AntiSpyware 3000 advertising sites. Once installed, AntiSpyware 3000 automatically runs system scan every time computer boots and displays fake exaggerated results. Scared user is pushed into buying of a full version of AntiSpyware 3000 to remove detected threats. AntiSpyware 3000 can downgrade system performance or internet connection speed. AntiSpyware Protector AntiSpyware Protector is a fake anti-spyware utility. It may by downloaded from one of its antispyprotector.com website or secretly downloaded and installed by a trojan. AntiSpyware Protector is launched during system start up and stays resident. It periodically runs system scan process and displays fake exaggerated scan results to scary the user into purchasing of the 'full' version of AntiSpyware Protector utility. Please remember, that AntiSpyware Protector utility is fake, it does not performs any real scanning and you should not byy it in no circumstances. Antispyware Soft Antispyware Soft is a variant of AV Security Suite which is considered to be one of the hardest fake antispyware products to remove in recent history. Antispyware Soft uses the same tactics as AV Security Suite and is very good at eluding detection. In order for Antispyware Soft to stop you from removing it, Antispyware Soft disables Internet connection (except to its own sales page since the ultimate goal is to have you buy this fake product), disables existing antivirus and antispyware programs, blocks access to help forums and block access to major name brand antispyware and antivirus vendor websites. Antispyware Soft continually harasses the user with numerous warnings and messages saying that their computer is infected and is under attack from hackers. Antispyware Soft is commonly installed by a trojan or manually mistakenly downloaded from one of many fraudulent Fake Scanner Sites.
AntiSpywareBox AntiSpywareBox (antispywarebox.com) is a rogue anti-spyware website that is promoted by a trojan. It hijacks user's PC and generates pop ups and warning messages claiming that the user's PC is infected, then recommends rogue anti-spyware products such as Titan Shield Antispyware, Adware Sheriff and RegFreeze. antispywaresoldier AntiSpyware Soldier is a rogue antispyware program that is promoted by a trojan. The trojan infects your computer and hijacks your browser and / or your desktop to total-pc-protection.com. It tries to force you into buying the full version of AntiSpyware Soldier. AntiSpyZone AntiSpyZone (AntiSpy Zone) is a rogue anti-spyware product that is promoted and installed by the Zlob Trojan. Other trojans are also known to install AntiSpyZone. AntiSpyZone - or the trojan that installs it - starts generating warning messages (similar to the ones shown below) to try and force users into purchasing the full version of AntiSpy Zone in order to have the alledged infections removed. :: Download SpyNoMore now for a free scan :: Once Zlob Trojan takes control, it generates popup balloon warning messages with flashing icons similar to the ones shown below. Clicking on the balloons opens up AntiSpyZone website.Zlob Balloon Messages: AntiSpyZone Website Screenshot: AntiSpyZone User Interface Screenshot: AntiVermeans AntiVermeans (Anti Vermeans) is a ransomware anti-spyware product that is secretly installed by the Zlob Trojan. Other trojans are also known to install AntiVermeans. AntiVermeans - or the trojan that installs it - starts generating warning messages (similar to the ones shown below) to try and force users into purchasing the full version of AntiVermeans in order to have the alledged infections removed. :: Download SpyNoMore now for a free scan :: Once Zlob Trojan installs takes control, it generates popup balloon warning messages with flashing icons similar to the ones shown below:Zlob Balloon Messages: AntiVerminiser AntiVerminser (Anti Verminser) is a ransomware anti-spyware product that is secretly installed by the Zlob Trojan. Other trojans are also known to install AntiVerminser. AntiVerminser - or the trojan that installs it - starts generating warning messages (similar to the ones shown below) to try and force users into purchasing the full version of AntiVerminser in order to have the alledged infections removed. :: Download SpyNoMore now for a free scan :: Once Zlob Trojan installs takes control, it generates popup balloon warning messages with flashing icons similar to the ones shown below:Zlob Balloon Messages: AntiVermins AntiVermins (Anti Vermins) is a ransomware anti-spyware product that is secretly installed by the Zlob Trojan. Other trojans are also known to install AntiVermins. AntiVermins - or the trojan that installs it - starts generating warning messages (similar to the ones shown below) to try and force users into purchasing the full version of AntiVermins in order to have the alledged infections removed. :: Download SpyNoMore now for a free scan :: Once Zlob Trojan installs takes control, it generates popup balloon warning messages with flashing icons similar to the ones shown below:Zlob Balloon Messages: AntiVerminser AntiVerminser (Anti Verminser) is a ransomware anti-spyware product that is secretly installed by the Zlob Trojan. Other trojans are also known to install AntiVerminser. AntiVerminser - or the trojan that installs it - starts generating warning messages (similar to the ones shown below) to try and force users into purchasing the full version of AntiVerminser in order to have the alledged infections removed. :: Download SpyNoMore now for a free scan :: Once Zlob Trojan installs takes control, it generates popup balloon warning messages with flashing icons similar to the ones shown below:Zlob Balloon Messages: Antivir Solution Pro Posted on: July 13, 2010 11:45pm Antivir Solution Pro is a variant of Antispyware Soft and AV Security Suite which are considered to be among of the hardest fake antispyware products to remove in recent history. Antivir Solution Pro uses the same tactics as Antispyware Soft and AV Security Suite and is very good at eluding detection. In order for Antivir Solution Pro to stop you from removing it, it disables Internet connection (except to its own sales page since the ultimate goal is to have you buy this fake product), disables existing antivirus and antispyware programs, blocks access to help forums and to major name brand antispyware and antivirus vendor websites. To put the pressure on you to buy the full version, Antivir Solution Pro starts opening porn websites such as adult.com, porno.com and porno.org, and also occasionally opens the website viagra.com. Antivir Solution Pro continually harasses the user with numerous warnings and messages saying that their computer is infected and is under attack from hackers. Antivir Solution Pro is commonly installed by a trojan or manually mistakenly downloaded from one of many fraudulent Fake Scanner Sites. Antivir Solution Pro can block you from running programs, if that is the case, we have easy to follow special workaround instructions below. Antivir Solution Pro displays exaggerated fake scan results similar to those shown below: Antivir Solution Pro also displays warning messages messages similar to the following:  When you try to run an application, Antivir Solution Pro will issue fakes messages saying that the program you are trying to run is infected. These look like:  Antivir Solution Pro Special Removal Instructions (iexplore method, try first)Please make sure to bookmark this page as you will need to refer back to it to complete the removal steps.We have created a modified version of SpyNoMore to handle persistent infections such as Antivir Solution Pro. If you are able to download the modified SpyNoMore Installer directly onto the infected computer, or if you can download it to a clean computer and transfer it to the infected computer (by using a network or a flash drive), follow the steps below. NOTE: The installer will be named iexplore.exe. Otherwise please skip the next steps and proced to the second set of instructions below (version 2). Step 1: Click here to download the SpyNoMore installer onto a clean computer and transfer it to the infected computer (by using a network or a flash drive). Otherwise download it directly onto the infected computer. NOTE: The installer will be named iexplore.exe. Step 2: Double-click iexplore.exe to install SpyNoMore on the infected computer. When the installation is completed, SpyNoMore will check for and download available updates which will alert Antivir Solution Pro to its presence at which point Antivir Solution Pro may shut down SpyNoMore. Step 3: Restart SpyNoMore from the desktop shortcut then click on 'Settings' and uncheck the box that says 'Use Internet Explorer settings'. Step 4: SNM will scan your computer and if Antivir Solution Pro is present, SNM will detect it and you will be able to see either Antivir Solution Pro or Antispyware Soft in the scan results. These two are the same product. Please note that the free version of SpyNoMore will only show you the detections but will not remove them. In order to remove the infection you need to purchase a 1-year license which costs $29 (or $39 for 3 computers). In all cases, you will be able to see Antivir Solution Pro in the free version scan results. Step 5: Purchase the activation key from a clean computer by clicking on our Purchase link on spynomore.com. Write down the activation key and use it to activate SNM on the infected computer. This will remove Antivir Solution Pro and restore your internet connection. You will again be able to run your programs and applications without trouble. Step 6 (optional): It would be a good idea to check your computer for rootkits (which are basically hidden trojans) which may have tagged along with Antivir Solution Pro. To do so, download and run TDSSKiller by Kaspersky Labs. Step 7 (optional): If TDSSKiller does find a rootkit, it will ask you to restart your computer so that it can remove the rootkit(s). After your computer restart, scan your computer once more with SpyNoMore to make sure everthing is OK. Antivir Solution Pro Special Removal Instructions (version 2)Please make sure to bookmark this page as you will need to refer back to it to complete the removal steps.Antivir Solution Pro may prevent you from running programs and/or limit your Internet Access. Follow the steps below for such cases. Step 1: Click on Start > Run and type: shell:Local AppData (you can copy-and-paste it). In the window that opens, look for an oddly named folder (folder name made up of randomly characters, usually all small case letters). Double-click on this folder to open it. Step 2: Indide the folder from step 1 above, you will find a randomly-named file. Right-click on it and choose 'Rename'. Step 3: Restart your computer. After restart, you will notice that Antivir Solution Pro does not start up. This does not mean that Antivir Solution Pro is gone! You still need to follow the steps below to completely remove Antivir Solution Pro. Step 4: After your computer restarts, click on Tools > Internet Options > Connections > LAN Settings and uncheck the box 'Use proxy server..'. Step 5: Download SpyNoMore to the infected computer. Step 6: Install SpyNoMore and scan your computer to remove Antivir Solution Pro. If SpyNoMore is unable to download available updates, please click on SpyNoMore Settings and uncheck 'Use Internet Explorer settings'. Please note that the free version of SpyNoMore will only show you the detections but will not remove them. In order to remove the infection you need to purchase a 1-year license which costs $29 (or $39 for 3 computers). In all cases, you will be able to see Antivir Solution Pro in the free version scan results. Step 7 (optional): It would be a good idea to check your computer for rootkits (which are basically hidden trojans) which may have tagged along with Antivir Solution Pro. To do so, download and run TDSSKiller by Kaspersky Labs. Step 8 (optional): If TDSSKiller does find a rootkit, it will ask you to restart your computer so that it can remove the rootkit(s). After your computer restart, scan your computer once more with SpyNoMore to make sure everthing is OK. Antivirus 2009 Plus Antivirus 2009 Plus is a fake anti-spyware program, which may be secretly installed by the Vundo Trojan without your permission or knowlege or downloaded from the one of the fake scanner sites by the tricked user. Antivirus 360 Antivirus 360 is a fake anti-spyware program, which may be secretly installed by the Vundo Trojan without your permission or knowlege or downloaded from the one of the fake scanner sites by the tricked user. Antivirus 7 Updated on: June 18, 2010 3:50am
Antivirus 7 is a rogue antivirus application which can sneak onto your computer by one of several methods. Once Antivirus 7 infects your computer, it disables your existing antivirus and antispyware programs so that it can try to force you to buy the fill version of Antivirus 7. Some of the scare tactics used by Antivirus 7 are:
Antivirus 7 is normally installed by means of a trojan or by visiting an infected website. Another method of Antivirus 7 installations is to manually download it from one of many fraudulent Fake Scanner Sites.
Antivirus 7 displays exaggerated fake scan results similar to those shown below: Antivirus 7 Special Removal InstructionsPlease make sure to bookmark this page as you may need to refer back to it to complete the removal steps.Antivirus 7 may prevent you from running programs and/or limit your Internet Access. Follow the steps below for such cases. Step 1: Download the modified version of SpyNoMore. The installer is named iexplore.exe in order to trick Antivirus 7 into not blocking it. Step 2: Open Internet Explorer (even if you use other browsers) and click on Tools > Internet Options > Connections > LAN Settings and uncheck the box 'Use proxy server..' if it is checked. Step 3: Install iexplore.exe (SpyNoMore) and scan your computer to remove Antivirus 7. If SpyNoMore is unable to download available updates, please click on SpyNoMore Settings and uncheck 'Use Internet Explorer settings'. Please note that the free version of SpyNoMore will only show you the detections but will not remove them. In order to remove the infection you need to purchase a 1-year license which costs $29 (or $39 for 3 computers). In all cases, you will be able to see Antivirus 7 in the free version scan results. Note that you can purchase the activation code from a clean computer and then use that code to activate SpyNoMore on the infected computer. Step 4 (optional): It would be a good idea to check your computer for rootkits (which are basically hidden trojans) which may have tagged along with Antivirus 7. To do so, download and run TDSSKiller by Kaspersky Labs. Step 5 (optional): If TDSSKiller does find a rootkit, it will ask you to restart your computer so that it can remove the rootkit(s). After your computer restart, scan your computer once more with SpyNoMore to make sure everthing is OK. Antivirus Live Antivirus Live, also known as AntivirusLive is a rogue anti-spyware application. It is a clone of such rogue malware applications as Antivirus System Pro, System Guard 2009 and Spyware Protect 2009. Antivirus Live is usually either secretly installed onto your computer by a trojan such as Vundo trojan or intentionally downloaded by the user (thinking it is some helpful program). Once installed, Antivirus Live "scans" user's system and displays exaggerated results. Additionally, AntivirusLive displays annoying pop-up windows and fake system alerts stating that computer is infected or is under attack. Antivirus Live tries to scare the user into purchasing the "full" version of the fake program.
Antivirus Plus Antivirus Plus is a fake anti-spyware program which is usually installed by a trojan or downloaded from one of many fraudulent Fake Scanner Sites. Once installed, Antivirus Plus pretends to perform system scans and reports fake / exaggerated results. The purpose of these scans is to try and scare the user into purchasing the full version of the application. Additionally, Antivirus Plus periodically displays pop-up windows and system messages stating that your computer is infected. Antivirus Plus sometimes packs a trojan that allows it to disable almost all antivirus products from running as well as to block access to many security websites. Antivirus Pro 2009 Antivirus Pro 2009 is a fake anti-spyware application that may be secretly installed by the Zlob Trojan without your permission or knowlege or downloaded from the one of redistribution sites. Antivirus Soft Antivirus Soft, also known as AntivirusSoft is a rogue anti-spyware application. It is a clone of such rogue malware applications as Antivirus Live, Antivirus System Pro, System Guard 2009 and Spyware Protect 2009. Antivirus Soft is usually either secretly installed onto your computer by a trojan such as Vundo trojan or intentionally downloaded by the user (thinking it is some helpful program). Once installed, Antivirus Soft pretends to scans user's system and displays exaggerated results. Additionally, Antivirus Soft displays annoying pop-up windows and fake system alerts stating that computer is infected or is under attack. Antivirus Soft tries to scare the user into purchasing the "full" version of the fake program.
Antivirus System Pro Antivirus System Pro is a rogue anti-spyware application. It is a clone of such rogue malware applications as System Guard 2009 and Spyware Protect 2009. Usually, it is secretly installed into your computer by a trojan such as Vundo trojan. Also, Antivirus System Pro can be directly downloaded from one of the redistribution websites such as antivir2009pro.com, antivirsystem.com or antivirwin2009.com that look like legitimate anti-spyware sites. Once installed, Antivirus System Pro "scans" system and displays exaggerated results. It displays annoying pop-up windows and system alerts stating that computer is infected or under attack. Antivirus System Pro tries to scare the user and push it into purchasing of "full" version. It may slowdown computer performance and limit internet connection speed. Antivirus XP 2008 Antivirus XP 2008 is rogue anti-spyware program that is advertised through Trojans such as Zlob trojan or Vundo Trojan. It is advertised in the form of fake security alerts and warnings on web sites that state you are infected with malware or are being attacked in some manner. When you click on these ads, it will automatically download the installer for Antivirus XP 2008 and install it on your machine. Once installed, Antivirus XP 2008 displays a variety of security risks found on your computer that can only be removed if you purchase a license of the software. These risks, though, are all fake and are only being displayed to scare you into thinking you are infected and thus purchase their software. Antivirus XP 2008 redirects Internet Explorer home page to avxp-2008.net website. Antivirus XP 2010 Antivirus XP 2010 is a rogue anti-spyware application which is usually installed onto your computer by rogue websites (drive-by download) or by a trojan such as the Vundo trojan. Once installed, Antivirus XP 2010 pretends to scans your computer and displays fake results. Antivirus XP 2010 also displays annoying pop-up windows and fake system alerts stating that computer is infected or is under attack. The ultimate goal of this trojan is to scare you and have you purchase the full version of Antivirus XP 2010.
Antivirus2009 Antivirus 2009 is a fake anti-spyware application that may be secretly installed by the Zlob Trojan without your permission or knowlege or downloaded from the fraudulent antivirus2009professional.com website or http://windowsscanner-freever.com/2009 website: AntivirusDoc AntivirusDoc is a rogue anti-spyware program. It scares user with fake spyware scan reports and system alerts and tricks to buy full version of the program. AntivirusDoc can be downloaded and installed by the tricked user from the antivirusdoc.net site. It can be silently installed by Zlob trojan or Vundo Trojan. AntivirusDoc may launch on every Windows startup. AntivirusGT Posted on: July 06, 2010 9:40am
AntivirusGT is a variant of Antivirus7. AntivirusGT is a rogue antivirus application which can sneak onto your computer by one of several methods. Once AntivirusGT infects your computer, it disables your existing antivirus and antispyware programs so that it can try to force you to buy the fill version of AntivirusGT. Some of the scare tactics used by AntivirusGT are:
AntivirusGT is normally installed by means of a trojan or by visiting an infected website. Another method of AntivirusGT installations is to manually download it from one of many fraudulent Fake Scanner Sites.
AntivirusGT displays exaggerated fake scan results similar to those shown below: AntivirusGT Special Removal InstructionsPlease make sure to bookmark this page as you may need to refer back to it to complete the removal steps.AntivirusGT may prevent you from running programs and/or limit your Internet Access. Follow the steps below for such cases. If you are able to download and run SpyNoMore directly onto the infected computer, please do so and there is no need to follow the steps below (except for optional steps 4 & 5). Please note that the free version of SpyNoMore will only show you the detections but will not remove them. In order to remove the infection you need to purchase a 1-year license which costs $29 (or $39 for 3 computers). In all cases, you will be able to see AntivirusGT in the free version scan results. Note that you can purchase the activation code from a clean computer and then use that code to activate SpyNoMore on the infected computer. Otherwise: Step 1: Download the modified version of SpyNoMore. The installer is named iexplore.exe in order to trick AntivirusGT into not blocking it. Step 2: Open Internet Explorer (even if you use other browsers) and click on Tools > Internet Options > Connections > LAN Settings and uncheck the box 'Use proxy server..' if it is checked. Step 3: Install iexplore.exe (SpyNoMore) and scan your computer to remove AntivirusGT. If SpyNoMore is unable to download available updates, please click on SpyNoMore Settings and uncheck 'Use Internet Explorer settings'. Please note that the free version of SpyNoMore will only show you the detections but will not remove them. In order to remove the infection you need to purchase a 1-year license which costs $29 (or $39 for 3 computers). In all cases, you will be able to see AntivirusGT in the free version scan results. Note that you can purchase the activation code from a clean computer and then use that code to activate SpyNoMore on the infected computer. Step 4 (optional): It would be a good idea to check your computer for rootkits (which are basically hidden trojans) which may have tagged along with AntivirusGT. To do so, download and run TDSSKiller by Kaspersky Labs. Step 5 (optional): If TDSSKiller does find a rootkit, it will ask you to restart your computer so that it can remove the rootkit(s). After your computer restart, scan your computer once more with SpyNoMore to make sure everthing is OK. anydnserrors.com anydnserrors.com is a homepage hijacker that is installed by the ZLOB Trojan.
The ZLOB Trojan is a trojan that infects computers and generates warning messages announcing the infection, then directs users to download fake anti-spyware and anti-virus products from a host of websites among which is anydnserrors.com. ZLOB Trojan promotes several rogue products such as System Doctor, Pest Wipe, Virus Burst, Virus burster, WinAntiSpyware, Virus Blast, SpywareStrike, SpyAxe, SpyTrooper, Malware Wipe, Adware Punisher, Spy iBlock and SpyGuard. It is highly recommended to remove the anydnserrors.com infection as it also transfers information from the infected computer to unknown servers which makes it a potential for data theft. By removing the Zlob trojan, you also rid your computer of the anydnserrors.com hijacker. The hijacked homepage can look similar the the screenshot below: anydnserrors.com Hijack Screenshot 1: AP Manager AP Manager is a new type of scam trojan infection which implements a very clever tactic to try and swindle money out of unsuspecting PC users. AP Manager pretends to be an official Windows tool that detects illegally downloaded content or content that is being used in violation of existing copyrights. AP Manager is a clone of I-Q Manager. It may be secretly installed by a trojan or a rootkit.
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