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Presto TuneUp

admin — Mon, 25 May 2009 12:03:34 +0000

Presto TuneUp is a rogue anti-spyware application programmed to trick the unsuspecting user into purchasing the useless Presto TuneUp software. This malicious program is the successor of the other infamous malware application Virus Doctor. Presto TuneUp is installed into your computer by Vundo Trojan or other system parasites that get into the system if it does not have a proper security software.

Presto TuneUp Total Doctor is a fake system security program, which does nothing but perform fake computer scans in search for viruses and display false warning massages about system threats and infections. None of this is real.

How to remove VirusResponse Lab 2009 – VirusResponse Lab 2009 Remover Download

admin — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 12:17:14 +0000

VirusResponse Lab 2009 is the latest rogue anti-spyware application that can get inside your computer through a trojan without your knowledge. Once inside your system, VirusResponse Lab 2009 will show fake security messages that your computer system is in danger and will ask you to download and pay for the full VirusResponse Lab 2009 version in order to remove “detected” malware. VirusResponse Lab 2009 may also download and install additional malware inside your computer without your knowledge or consent. It is highly recommended to remove VirusResponse Lab 2009 from your machine.

Fqbewlna Toolbar Removal Instructions – Remove Fqbewlna Toolbar

admin — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 13:26:22 +0000

Fqbewlna Toolbar (fqbewlna.dll) is a browser toolbar that acts like security addon but in real this BHO (Browser Helper Object) is 100 % scamware. It may hijack your homepage showng fake windows Security Center web-site and generate false security alerts and warnings. Fqbewlna Toolbar promotes rogue anti-spyware products from Russia. We recomend to remove Fqbewlna parasite from your computer.

How to remove Total Secure 2009 (Uninstall Instructions)

admin — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 06:50:04 +0000

Total Secure 2009 is a new rogue anti-spyware program that displays false results that cannot be removed unless you first purchase the program. This program is advertised through the use of misleading web sites that pretend to be an online antimalware program scanning your computer for malware. When the site is done with the fake web scan it will state that your computer is infected and that should download and install Total Secure 2009. If you decide to download and install the program, it will be set to run automatically when your computer starts. Once running, it will scan your computer and display false results as a scare tactic to have you purchase the software.

How to remove Cleaner 2009 – Cleaner2009 Remover

admin — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 06:46:26 +0000

Cleaner 2009 (Cleaner2009) is a fake privacy protector and registry cleaner. It will issue fake error messages and privacy violations warnings to trick you into buying full version of this software. Remember that Cleaner 2009 have no ability to fix reported problems. We recomend to remove Cleaner 2009 as soon as possible because it may damage your computer and cause critical Windows errors and slowdowns. Moreover, it may open security holes to install other malware.

XLG Privacy Control Center threat: information and removal

admin — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 12:55:31 +0000

XLG Privacy Control Center is typical rogue anti-spyware. It urges paying money for solving security issues, but it never deals with any threats even if user purchases a license. XLG PrivacyControlCenter is identical to its forerunners XLG Security Center and XLGuarder. XLG Privacy Control Center loads many fabricated security reports trying to scare users and direct them at buying a copy of XLGPrivacyControlCenter software. It may also load fabricated scan results, system tray alerts and imitate running computer scan. XLG PrivacyControlCenter is installed when user downloads fake video codecs or other malware. It is also distributed through malicious spam emails. Avoid XLG Privacy Control Center and delete it immediately after it appears on your computer.