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Fake Microsoft Windows Activation alert

May 24th, 2010

Fake Microsoft Windows Activation is a trojan which locks up Windows and states you are running an illegal version of Windows which has to be re-activated. It will ask you to enter your billing details but your credit card will not be charged.

The message of Fake Microsoft Windows Activation screen reads:

Microsoft Windows Activation
Microsoft Piracy Control

Your copy of Windows was activated by another user. To help reduce software piracy, please re-activate your copy of Windows now. We will ask for your billing details, but your credit card will NOT be charged. You must activate Windows before you can continue to use it. Microsoft is committed to your privacy. For more information, www.microsoft.com/privacy.

Do you want to activate Windows now?

This is a fraud. Do not believe any information it shows. Use a removal guide to terminate this ransomware from your system.

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Win Antispyware Center

May 23rd, 2010

Win Antispyware Center is a rogue anti-spyware program which is also a clone of XP Internet Security  2010 malicious application. Malware is distributed with the help of trojans that come from various misleading web pages that ask users to download a software that pretend to be flash player updates or even video codecs required to watch a video online. That is why Win Antispyware Center is really hard to notice and stop it of its intrusion because it installs itself automatically.

Once running, Win Antispyware Center will start to scan of your computer and display a variety of infections. Malware tries to trick user into thinking their computer is infected and offers to buy a registered version of the program. This is a scam and none of the information shouldn’t be trusted.Win Antispyware Center shows various system security notifications. For example:

Malware intrusion!
Sensitive areas of your system were found to be under
attack. Spy software attack or virus infection possible.
Prevent further damage or your private data will get stolen.
Run an anti-spyware scan now. Click here to start.

System hijack!
System security threat was detected. Viruses and/or spyware
may be damaging your system now. Prevent infection and
data loss or stealing by running a free security scan.

Do not pay attention to these displayed messages, because they are fake. Ignore them but choose reputable security tool to get rid of the malware as soon as possible.

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ByteDefender

May 21st, 2010

ByteDefender Security 2010 a.k.a. ByteDefender is another deceptive application targeting your money. It’s presented as a reputable anti-spyware and anti-virus tool in order to gain a purchase. Byte Defender is even designed to resemble a security program. Don’t fall for this scam: ByteDefender is not capable of functioning as a security app.

ByteDefender is actually a clone of previous malware infections such as Armor Defender, SystemArmor and TrustDoctor. Byte Defender Security 2010 brings loads of pop-ups trying to persuade victims into buying the product. The malware fabricates security alerts and scan reports. The real function of ByteDefender is disabling firewall and security programs. It may also hijack web browser and redirect it to bytedefender.in or other fraudulent websites.

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MacroVirus

May 17th, 2010

If you’re thinking about getting MacroVirus for your system safety, you should think again. MacroVirus is not a real security tool and it is not able to protect your computer. It’s a fraudulent program which should be avoided if possible. MacroVirus only pretends to be a legitimate security tool to make the user believe that it can protect their PC and then buy the “full MacroVirus software”.

Unfortunately, no such software exists and if you buy it – no surprise, you get nothing. Don’t fall for the fake scans reporting numerous infections and security threats found on your system. Don’t believe the pop-up warnings and other alert messages suggesting you download or purchase MacroVirus – all of them are fake. What you need to do is follow the MacroVirus removal instructions accurately and get rid of the parasite as soon as possible.

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SystemArmor

May 14th, 2010

SystemArmor is a misleading program which is a clone of Trust Doctor and Protect Defender parasites. Malware installs to user’s computer without any preliminary notice. At this point it will not ever ask for your approval before installing into your computer. What is more, it spreads via trojan horse which enters the system through its vulnerabilities. Once this scamware successfully downloads onto your PC it starts fraudulent scans.

If you noticed that your computer started to work slower, or it is scanned by unknown anti-spyware  application which looks like legal, or your browser is constantly redirected to a site which advertises SystemArmor, or you keep getting security threats that your computer is infected, you have to pay attention to these  features, because it is a sign your system has a malware within. However, do not purchase registered version of SystemArmor, because it is not real computer protection program. Warnings you are getting are fabricated. It will not cause you any problem if you just ignore it. With the help of reputable security tool you need to terminate rogue program.

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Live Security Suite

May 14th, 2010

Live Security Suite portraits a new generation of malicious program which often spreads through the use of trojans that come from rogue anti-spyware online scanners. Live Security Suite installs on the computer once the trojan is started.

Live Security Suite is configured to pilfer money from unwary users. Malware is unable to detect or remove any infections, hence, you can ignore false scan results.

Live Security Suite has an ability to block few programs from loading it, by making an effort to confuse you into thinking that your PC might be at risk. What is more, when this bogus sytem makes move it may be noticed as the nag screens, all kinds of security alerts and notifications flooding on your computer desktop. Live Security Suite displays lots of annoying pop-ups.

Here’s an example of the fabricated alerts:

Your PC is still infected with dangerous viruses. It is strongly recommended to activate antivirus protection to prevent data loss and to avoid the theft of your credit card details. Click here to activate protection.

Tracking cookies that steal your passwords, accounts and credit card information have been detected in your system. Click here to remove them immediately with Live Security Suite.

Malicious spyware that can harm your system has been detected on your PC. Click here to remove this riskware immediately with Live Security Suite. Self restoring Trojan virus that can lead to total system crash has been detected on your PC. Click here to remove this harmful virus immediately with Live Security Suite.

Live Security Suite has found 523 viruses on your computer. It is recommended to disinfect files as soon as possible.

You don’t need to be scared. Just ignore these fabricated security issues. Choose a decent anti-spyware tool and terminate this bogus system as soon as possible.

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Instituteofbianco.com

May 13th, 2010

Instituteofbianco.com is a browser hijacker which tries to force user to purchase illegal version of AKM Antivirus 2010 Pro malicious program. This bogus system tricks user by showing fabricated computer scan results that claim you have to get rid pf various infections. It also offers to buy supposedly legitimate version of the malware. This is a fraud and none of the information it displays  shouldn’t be trusted. Click here to learn how to get rid of  AKM Antivirus 2010 Pro malicious program.

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Data Protection

May 6th, 2010

Data Protection is a rogue anti-spyware tool which is a clone of Digital Protection, Your Protection, User Protection, Dr. Guard and Paladin Antivirus malwares. With the aid of trojan infections, spam emails and various websites it tends to be affiliated one can easily fall victim to this bogus program.

Once installed it start to scan your computer and displays fake results. Do not believe any information it shows, because this is a scam. Malware can’t detect and remove computer threats therefore it is not even exist. However, malware has an ability to hijack your web browser to deceptive websites that advertise registered version of Data Protection application. Do not purchase it because it can cause you serious problems. Choose an effective malware remover and get rid of the parasite as soon as possible.

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rtsantivirus2010.com

May 6th, 2010

rtsantivirus2010.com is a malicious domain which is promoting RST Antivirus 2010 program. This is nothing but a corrupt site which pretends to be a system scan. In this case, an application is a blatant scam which displays fake computer scan results. rtsantivirus2010.com attempts you to purchase „full“ version of RST Antivirus 2010 tool which will cause annoyances onto computer. Do not fall for this fraud, but choose decent malware remover to terminate RST Antivirus 2010 parasite as soon as possible.

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