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May 31, 2008

Most prevalent spyware as reported by our customers in 26 May to 31 May 2008:


Fake Anti Spyware.AntiMalwareGuard

 

AntiMalwareGuard is a recently released rogue anti-spyware program. AntiMalwareGuard makes its way to the system by using Trojan's, such as Zlob, which distinguish themselves as browser video codecs. The Trojan's most important function in promoting rogues is its campaign of disinformation: the user if flooded with popup and fake system notifications, which kindly inform him that he is infected. This information is invariably false, but creates the reason for the user to purchase a spyware remover to dispose of the problem.

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Fake Anti Spyware.KvmSecure

 

KvmSecure is Rogue Security Program. It is a Fake Anti Spyware; KvmSecure is known to be pushed/advertised by various Trojan horse programs. It uses aggressive and deceptive techniques to frighten the user into purchasing the program. It gives exaggerated report and claims of spyware found or false positives.

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Fake Anti Spyware.AXPDefender

 

AXPDefender is Rogue Security Program. It is a Fake Anti Spyware; AXPDefender is known to be pushed/advertised by various Trojan horse programs. It uses aggressive and deceptive techniques to frighten the user into purchasing the program. It gives exaggerated report and claims of spyware found or false positives.

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Fake Anti Spyware.Antivirus2008PRO

 

Antivirus 2008 Pro is the latest Fake Anti Spyware from Ukraine. This program is a clone of well-known Antivirus 2008. Antivirus 2008 Pro can be installed through browser exploits, using Trojan horses or manually from malicious websites. Antivirus 2008 Pro tries to trick you into buying it by claiming you have been infected with spyware and then showing you false error reports. It scans legitimate Software Entries, which present in the system and offer to purchase product to scan those entries.

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Fake Anti Spyware.XPShield

 

XPShield is a Fake Anti Spyware. It gives "Warning! Spyware Detected on Your Computer! This Popup is supposed to scare user into buying the Fake Anti Spyware. It gives exaggerated report and claims of spyware found or false positives.

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