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May 22, 2009

Most prevalent spyware as reported by our customers in 18 May 2009 to 22 May 2009:


FraudTool.Adio Registry Optimizer

 

Adio Registry Optimizer is a rogue registry application. Once Adio Registry Optimizer get downloaded and installed, it pretends to scan your system and find non-existing threats. Adio Registry Optimizer will also display notifications of imaginary registry errors. If Adio Registry Optimizer is not removed, then it may continue to display annoying popup messages and potentially slow the performance of your system.

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Fake Anti Spyware.Spyware Destroyer

 

Spyware Destroyer is a fake anti-spyware application that uses aggressive notifications to convince computer users to purchase a full version of Spyware Destroyer. It may come from a Trojan, such as zlob, downloaded from a malicious website or P2P network. Once Spyware Destroyer get install on the system it starts with the fake security scans, warnings and suggestions to purchase its ‘licensed version’.
If Spyware Destroyer is not removed, then it may continue to display annoying popup messages and potentially slow the performance of your system.

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