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February 29, 2008

Most prevalent spyware as reported by our customers in 25 Feb to 29 Feb 2008:


FakeAntispyware.Cleanator

 

Cleanator is Fake Anti Spyware software that scans and detects malware or other problems on the computer, but which attempts users into purchasing the program by presenting the user with intrusive, deceptive warnings and/or false, misleading scan results. It typically uses aggressive, deceptive advertising and may be installed on the system.

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FakeAntispyware.StopingSpy

 

StopingSpy is rogue security program that purports to scan and detect malware or other problems on the computer, but which attempts to dupe or badger users into purchasing the program by presenting the user with intrusive, deceptive warnings and/or false, misleading scan results. Rogue Security Programs typically use aggressive, deceptive advertising and may be installed without adequate notice and consent, often through exploits.

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FakeAntispyware.XP Antivirus

 

XP Antivirus is a new rogue anti-spyware program. It is an unwanted corrupt anti-spyware application. XP Antivirus will try to trick you into buying it by claiming you have been infected with spyware and then showing you false error reports. XP Antivirus Protection does not scan any spyware and not does anything useful at all. It is a bad software after all.

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FakeAntispyware.Win ReAnimator

 

WinReanimator is a fake rogue antispyware, which is installed automatically on the system. After installing exe of WinReanimator it creates random and spyware entries in system32 and Windows of its own and scan those entries, which are fake.WinReanimator, may give you exaggerated security scans and/or popup fake security alerts to try to scare you into buying WinReanimator. Having WinReanimator in your PC means a sharp drop of PC speed, aggressive pop upping, sometimes with very long and annoying bleeping, extension of gapes in the PC protection for other members of this lovely malware family.

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FakeAntispyware.DriveCleaner

 

DriveCleaner is a Rogue Security Program that supports to scan and detect malware or other problems on the computer and scan fake entries .That is bad software. The program then prompts the user to purchase a registered version of the software in order to remove the reported threats. This is Fake Antispyware can be manually downloaded and installed. DriveCleaner comes bundled with other software products.

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FakeAntispyware.SystemDoctor

 

SystemDoctor is a Rogue Security Program that supports to scan and detect malware or other problems on the computer and scan fake entries. That is bad software.

SystemDoctor is able to run a scan and protect a computer just a little bit. However, the most majority of entries listed as threats by SystemDoctor are actually legitimate files. Removal of such files may harm a computer; the free version of this Antispyware is not capable of removing anything. System Doctor displays large amounts of commercial pop-ups. Its removal may be complicated, as SystemDoctor tends to repair and update its files.

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FakeAntispyware.PrivacyConductor

 

PrivacyConductor is a rogue privacy program that displays exaggerated warnings and labels legitimate programs as privacy risks. It might have been installed by another application. It can pop up advertisements even if you have a popup blocker on your computer. It can monitor your computer usage to generate ads that you are more likely to respond to. It can consume processing power and network bandwidth, thus slowing down your computer and interrupting your workflow.

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