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Feb. 20th, 2010

ProtectPcs – The Name Sounds Good, Doesn't It?

ProtectPcs may sound like the name of a good spyware removal tool, but this is actually a rogue security program created to take your money.  ProtectPcs claims that it detects malware and other parasites through online scans, though these are fake.  This application is actually spyware, and is of no use at all.

ProtectPcs advertises constantly toward you, warning of infections and threats that do not exist.  While it claims to detect and remove Trojans, infections, malware and other threats, it has no ability to do so.  The entire scheme is fabricated for the purpose of making you believe that infections exist so that you will buy the full version of the product.  Pure trickery.

How ProtectPcs installs

Just how does malware get placed on your PC?  Most computers get infected when users download popular programs like games or videos.  Dangerous websites can also be the cause, or shared networks.  These infections enter the system through security loopholes, and you probably won't realize when it actually installs.  P2P networks and spam e-mails are other sources of spyware.

Malicious activities of spyware


What does spyware do once it has been placed on your PC?  As the name implies, spyware actually “spies” on your online activities and interests.  ProtectPcs may collect information about the searches you perform online as well as the websites you visit.  Private data like personal passwords or online business account information may be accessed as well.  Any data gathered may be sent to third parties, where it can possibly be used for malicious purposes.

How to detect ProtectPcs

Will you know if ProtectPcs has been installed on your PC?  The annoying symptoms will definitely alert you to a problem.  For one thing, you will be hammered with pop-up ads and security warnings.  Most people notice that their PC becomes unusually slow or unstable as well.  You may get directed to unknown websites, or your home page may mysteriously change.  It truly is hard not to know that something is wrong.

When you do detect ProtectPcs, it should be removed immediately.  Manual removal is an option, but unless you are an expert you should not attempt to remove malware yourself.  Doing so may result in damage to your PC.
Do you suspect that ProtectPcs has been installed on your PC?  Visit http://bluepenguinsoftware.com/spyzooka for a free scan with SpyZooka, the only antispyware tool that guarantees 100% removal of all malware and spyware automatically.

Feb. 18th, 2010

ReAntivirus is Malicious & Not to Be Trusted

ReAntivirus is a rogue security program that claims to remove infections and parasites from your PC.  ReAntivirus is actually an infection that slows the performance of your PC and disables legitimate security tools.  The purpose of this malicious application is to convince you that threats exist on your PC, so that you will pay for the product offered in order to remove these threats.

ReAntivirus displays misleading and aggressive security warnings and fake system notifications in order to alert you to infections that supposedly exist.  While this rogue claims to detect and remove threats, it has no ability to do either.  This is an empty product that is totally worthless, so save your money.

What spyware actually does

Most average people who surf the Internet for enjoyment have no idea what spyware does.  ReAntivirus and other rogue security programs often collect information about your online interests.  Any data related to your search habits and the websites you visit may be collected and sent to third parties, who may use it for malicious intentions.  Your private information may be at risk as well, such as personal passwords, credit card data and other online business account information.

How ReAntivirus gets placed on your PC

How would something so dangerous get placed on your PC without you knowing it?  These programs are sneaky.  ReAntivirus may install when you visit a questionable or dangerous website.  These malicious software programs frequently install when you download other popular programs like music, freeware or games.  Sharing networks with others also puts you at a higher risk of becoming infected.

Detecting malware

Will you know if ReAntivirus has been placed on your PC?  Most likely.  There are several common symptoms that are hard not to notice.  For one, your PC will probably become very slow or unstable.  Your home page may suddenly change, or your browser may send you to websites you didn't intend to visit.  Constant pop-up ads and security warnings are very common as well.

When you believe that your PC has been infected with ReAntivirus, you should remove it promptly.  You can remove this parasite yourself, but manual removal can put your PC at risk of damage if not done correctly.  Manual removal is advised only for those who are experts in the process.

If you suspect that ReAntivirus has been placed on your PC, visit http://bluepenguinsoftware.com/spyzooka for a free scan with SpyZooka, the only antispyware tool that guarantees 100% removal of all malware and spyware automatically.

Feb. 12th, 2010

SpywareSheriff Should Be Arrested For False Advertising

SpywareSheriff is nothing but a fake antispyware tool.  This rogue security program claims to detect and remove malware and other parasites, and wants your money to remove these threats.  The entire thing is just a fabricated scheme to lighten your bank account.  SpywareSheriff is actually spyware, exactly what it claims to remove.

This malicious application advertises aggressively toward you, displaying constant security alerts and fake online scanners.  SpywareSheriff wants to alarm you, and make you believe that your PC is infected.  This program cannot scan your PC, so any results are just harmless files created with the intention of scaring you.  SpywareSheriff cannot detect or remove any parasite or threat.

How malware installs on your PC

Naturally you wouldn't knowingly install a dangerous application on your PC, so how does SpywareSheriff get there?  Spyware frequently installs when you innocently download other programs like games, freeware and videos.  It "bundles" with these other applications, so you don't realize it's there.  Malicious websites and P2P networks are other sources of malware.

Malicious activities of SpywareSheriff


When SpywareSheriff does get placed on your PC, it performs several malicious activities.  Malware often tracks what you do online – the searches you perform and websites you visit are of interest, as SpywareSheriff may collect this information and send it to third parties, who will then advertise to you using your interests.  Private data may be accessed as well, placing your personal identity at risk.

Symptoms of spyware


If your PC becomes infected with SpywareSheriff, there are some common signs you are sure to notice.
•    Most people realize that their PC is running slower than normal, or that it even seems unstable.
•    Pop-up ads and security alerts will bombard you constantly, and your home page could change.
•    You might also notice that you are being directed to websites that you were not trying to visit.

Once you are convinced that SpywareSheriff resides on your PC, you should remove it immediately.  Manual removal is possible, but unless you are very experienced in the process you shouldn't attempt to remove malware yourself.  When not done right, manual removal can cause severe damage to your PC.

Are you suspicious that SpywareSheriff resides on your PC?  Visit http://bluepenguinsoftware.com/spyzooka for a free scan with SpyZooka, the only antispyware tool that is guaranteed to remove 100% of all traces of spyware automatically.

Feb. 9th, 2010

StopingSpy Does NOT Stop Spyware

By the sound of the name, you would think that StopingSpy is an application that would detect and remove spyware.  StopingSpy is actually a rogue security program created to fool you and take your money.  Through fake online scans and security alerts, this malicious application desires to convince you that malware and other parasites exist on your PC, so that you will buy the product that is offered to remove these threats.

As you surf the Internet, results of fake online scans and security warnings will display.  While they may look very convincing, it is just there conniving way to make you believe that infections are present.  StopingSpy has no ability to scan your PC. The results shown are usually harmless files created by the program just to scare you.  This scam cannot detect or remove anything at all from your PC.

Where malware originates

How does malware get on your PC?  This can happen a number of ways. Downloading popular programs like videos, games and freeware can often cause it.  StopingSpy may "bundle" with these programs, which means you are downloading spyware without knowing it.  Malicious websites, P2P networks and fake online scanners may also place malware on your PC.

Symptoms of StopingSpy

If you are concerned that spyware may be on your PC, there are some obvious signs that things aren't right that you will notice.  Besides being bombarded with security warnings, fake online scanners and pop-up ads, you will notice that your computer is running much slower than normal, or seems unstable.  Your browser may send you to unknown websites, and your home page may suddenly change.  Some people notice that there are new shortcuts on their desktop or new toolbars in their browser.

What spyware does

As the name implies, spyware actually "spies" on what you do when you are online.  The searches you perform websites you visit and even private information may be accessed and collected.  Any of this data may be transmitted to third parties, who could use it for malicious intents.  StopingSpy may even access credit card numbers and other private business data.

When you suspect that malware resides on your PC, it should be removed at once.  Manual removal is possible, but unless you have experience in the process it isn't advised.  If not done exactly right, manual removal can damage your PC.

Do you suspect that StopingSpy has been placed on your PC?  Visit http://bluepenguinsoftware.com/spyzooka for a free scan with SpyZooka, the only antispyware tool that guarantees 100% removal of all malware and spyware automatically.

Feb. 4th, 2010

SwiftCleaner Will Swiftly Rid You of Your Money

SwiftCleaner is swift all right – at trying to take your money for a useless product.  This rogue security program is designed to frighten you by displaying fake security alerts and online scans, which supposedly detect malware and other parasites.  The entire scheme is meant to alarm you, so that you believe infections exist on your PC.  At that point, SwiftCleaner hopes you will buy the product to remove these threats.

SwiftCleaner uses aggressive tactics in order to alarm you.  Constant security alerts and fake online scanners will display, notifying you of severe problems.  The truth is, SwiftCleaner cannot scan your PC.  Infections that are shown are usually harmless files that were created in order to scare you.  This rogue cannot detect malware or any other parasite, and is incapable of removing anything.

Where malware originates

You can actually place malware on your PC yourself if you fall for these scams, and believe that you are downloading a legitimate security tool.  Most of the time SwiftCleaner installs when you visit dangerous websites or download other programs like music or games.  You may also be at risk if you share networks with others.  Links in spam e-mails may also place spyware on your PC.

What SwiftCleaner does

SwiftCleaner acts pretty much like other malicious software.  It will track your online interests and activities, in order to collect data and send it to remote servers.  Third party advertisers may then start bombarding you with pop-up ads and spam e-mails that are targeted toward your interests.  Private data such as personal passwords and online business account information may be accessed as well, putting your personal identity at risk.

Common symptoms of spyware

How will you know if spyware has been placed on your PC?  There are several things you are likely to notice.  Your PC may become much slower than normal, or even unstable.  Pop-up ads and security warnings will bombard you from every angle.  You might notice that your home page has mysteriously changed, or that you get sent to websites you didn't intend to visit.  There may be new shortcuts on your desktop as well.

If you believe that SwiftCleaner has been installed on your computer, remove it at once.  Manual removal is not advised because of the damage to your PC that may occur if not done correctly.

Are you suspicious that SwiftCleaner resides on your PC?  Visit http://bluepenguinsoftware.com/spyzooka for a free scan with SpyZooka, the only antispyware tool that removes 100% of spyware automatically, guaranteed.

Jan. 30th, 2010

Malware Defense Leaves Your PC Defenseless

Malware Defense is a malicious software that claims to detect and remove spyware and other parasites.  This rogue security program tries to convince you that infections reside on your computer by displaying constant security alerts and fake online scans.  The purpose is to make you believe that parasites are on your PC so that you will buy the product that is offered to remove these threats and restore security.

Malware Defense claims to detect parasites, but is really spyware.  It claims to detect infections through the fake online scans that are displayed.  These results are fake, and usually just harmless files that are created in order to alarm you.  Malware Defense has no ability to scan your PC, so it cannot detect or remove any infection or threat.  It is just a scam designed to take your money.

Where malware comes from

Malware installs on your PC without your knowledge.  This may happen when you visit a malicious website or download other programs like videos and games.  Spyware often bundles with other software, so you don't realize you are downloading anything dangerous.  Fake online scanners and shared networks are other possible sources of Malware Defense.

What Malware Defense is capable of

This rogue security program actually gathers information about what you do when you surf the Internet.  Information about your interests, the sites you visit and searches you perform may be collected and transmitted to third parties.  Private information is often at risk as well, as many malicious software programs can gain access to passwords, credit card numbers and other sensitive business data.

Symptoms of spyware

How will you know if Malware Defense has been placed on your PC?  Several symptoms are common when your computer is infected.  Your PC may run slower than normal or even become unstable.  Pop-up ads and security alerts will bombard you, and you might notice that your home page has mysteriously changes.  Your browser may direct you to strange websites that you did not intend to visit.

If you suspect that you have spyware, it should be removed at once.  You can do this manually, but unless you are really experienced with the process manual removal is not recommended.  If done wrong, manual removal can damage your PC.

Are you suspicious that Malware Defense has been placed on your PC?  Visit http://bluepenguinsoftware.com/spyzooka for a free scan with SpyZooka, the only antispyware tool that guarantees 100% removal of all malware and spyware automatically.

Jan. 28th, 2010

SystemCleaner PRO Does Nothing to Clean Your System

SystemCleaner PRO sounds like software that would be good for your PC, but it is actually the opposite.  SystemCleaner PRO is a rogue security program that displays aggressive and misleading security warnings and performs fake online scans in order to alarm the user.  Why?  They want you to believe that malware, Trojans and all sorts of malicious software are on your PC, so that you will buy the product they offer.

This program is actually spyware, exactly what it claims to remove.  SystemCleaner PRO cannot scan your PC as it claims, so any results are fake.  It cannot detect or remove anything at all from your computer.  Infections that are detected are harmless.  These files are usually made up in advance just to frighten you into believing that threats exist.

How malware infiltrates your system


If you get malware on your PC, you will probably wonder where it came from.  Although you may never know for sure, there are several ways this can happen.  Downloading popular programs like music and games may place spyware on your PC.  Malicious websites and shared networks are other places it may come from.  Never click on links in spam e-mails either; they may be a source of malware.

What SystemCleaner PRO does

Most rogue security programs work pretty much the same way.  SystemCleaner PRO may collect information about your interests and what you do when surfing the net.  Your private information may be accessed as well.  Personal passwords, credit card numbers and other business data may be at risk.  These malicious software programs often transmit any information collected to remote servers, for use in advertising to you using your interests.

Symptoms of spyware

If your PC becomes infected with spyware, there are some symptoms that you will notice shortly thereafter.  The most noticeable signs of spyware are a slowing of your PC and constant security warnings.  Pop-up ads may bombard you, and your browser may direct you to strange websites you were not trying to visit.  A changed home page or new toolbars in your browser are other symptoms.

When you believe that malware has been placed on your PC, it is important that it be removed at once.  You can do this manually, but unless you are experienced in the process it is not advised that you do it yourself.  Severe damage to your computer may result.

Do you suspect that SystemCleaner PRO resides on your PC?  To remove malware automatically, visit http://bluepenguinsoftware.com/spyzooka for a free scan with SpyZooka, the only antispyware tool that guarantees 100% removal of all spyware and malware.

Jan. 22nd, 2010

SecurityTool is a Tool to Avoid

SecurityTool is a rogue security program that claims to detect and remove malware and other infections.  Through misleading security alerts and fake online scanners, SecurityTool hopes to convince you that dangerous threats are on your PC, so that you purchase the product they offer to restore security.  This application is spyware.

The security warnings and supposed results of the fake online scan are deliberately meant to alarm you.  The results displayed are either harmless fabricated files, or legitimate files that are not a threat.  SecurityTool has no ability to detect anything at all, and cannot remove infections or threats from your PC.  The whole thing is a scam meant to make profits for devious people.

How SecurityTool installs

Every day, thousands of PC users get infected with malware and wonder how it happened.  SecurityTool uses Trojans to infiltrate your system.  You may innocently download other programs like videos or music, and become infected without realizing it.  Malicious websites and sharing networks are other ways that spyware may install on your PC.  Clicking on the security warnings may also place malware on your computer, so avoid clicking on anything that pops up.

Purpose of spyware

What does spyware actually do?  Besides making your PC slow or unstable, it collects information about you.  The searches you perform and the websites you visit are of interest, because this information can be transmitted to third parties so that they can advertise to you through spam e-mails and pop-up ads.  Personal data such as private passwords and online business account information may also be accessed, which may put your personal identity at risk.

How to decide if your PC is infected

If SecurityTool is installed on your PC, you will no doubt notice some strange things going on.  Pop-up ads and security warnings will slam you at every turn.  Your computer will most likely become much slower or even unstable.  Changed home pages, new toolbars in your browser and shortcuts on your desktop that you did not place there are all symptoms.  You may also notice that your browser sends you to strange websites.

If you believe that your PC is infected with spyware, it should be removed immediately to avoid further risks.  You may think you can do this yourself, but it is extremely risky and may cause damage to your PC.  The process is complex, and not advised for anyone with no experience.

To remove SecurityTool automatically, visit http://bluepenguinsoftware.spyzooka for a free scan with SpyZooka, the only antispyware tool that guarantees 100% removal of all malware and spyware.  

 

Jan. 16th, 2010

TheDefend Leaves Your PC Defenseless!

Think TheDefend can protect your PC and remove malware?  Before you spend your money, you need to find out how this rogue security program works.  While it advertises that it can detect and remove spyware and other parasites, it can do no such thing.  TheDefend is malware. The goal is to trick you into believing that it is capable of locating and removing infections, so that you will buy the product.

TheDefend operates like most other malicious malware.  This rogue displays alarming security warnings and fake online scans to convince you that your PC is infected.  It even goes as far as to display the infected files, which are fake.  TheDefend creates these harmless files in order to display them as infections, so that you will be further convinced to purchase the product.  This malicious application has no ability to scan your PC, or to detect or remove anything.

How malware gets placed on your PC

Of course, most people do not purposely install spyware on their own PC, but how does it get there?  This can happen any number of ways.  Malware often bundles with other programs you download, such as freeware or music.  TheDefend may also install when you visit malicious websites, or share networks with others.  The fake online scanners may be responsible for installing it as well.

What is the purpose of TheDefend?

TheDefend, like most other spyware, actually “spies” on your online activities.  Information about your online searches, the websites you visit, and even personal data may be collected and transmitted to remote servers.  Your personal identity may be at risk, as some of these rogue security programs will access private passwords, credit card numbers and other sensitive information.

Detecting spyware

To protect your PC and your private information, you want to know how to tell if spyware is on your computer.  There are several common symptoms that are fairly obvious.  If your PC becomes unusually slow or unstable and you are bombarded by annoying security alerts and pop-up ads, you likely have malware.  A changed home page, browser redirection and new shortcuts on your desktop are other common signs.

TheDefend should be removed at once when you realize it is installed on your PC.  You can do this yourself, but it isn't recommended unless you are very knowledgeable in the process.


Are you suspicious that TheDefend has been placed on your PC?  Visit http://bluepenguinsoftware.com/spyzooka for a free scan with SpyZooka, the only antispyware tool that guarantees 100% removal of all malware and spyware.

Jan. 13th, 2010

WorldSecurityOnline – A Worthless Rogue

While WorldSecurityOnline sounds like something prestigious, it is just another rogue security program made by people who want to take your money.  WorldSecurityOnline claims to detect and remove malware, but it does no such thing.  Through aggressive security alert warnings and fake system notifications, it hopes to convince you that infections have been detected so that you will purchase the product to remove these parasites.

Fake online scanners will supposedly detect the infections, but these results are just made up for your benefit.  WorldSecurityOnline hopes that when you see these infections, you will be persuaded to purchase the product in order to remove them.  This application has no ability to locate threats, and it cannot remove them.  It is a totally useless product that does nothing but make your bank account a little lighter.

Sources of malware

If you wonder just where malware comes from, there are several ways it may get placed on your PC.  WorldSecurityOnline may install when you visit questionable or malicious websites, or when you download other programs you enjoy like music, games or videos.  It may also happen when you share networks with others, or even through links in spam e-mails.

How to detect WorldSecurityOnline

Whether your PC has been infected with WorldSecurityOnline or other spyware, there are some common symptoms you cannot miss.  If your PC becomes unusually slow or unstable, and you get pounded with security alerts and warnings, you may have a problem.  Constant pop-up ads, browser redirection and a changed home page are other signs of malware.  You might also notice new icons in your system tray, or a toolbar in your browser that was not there before.

Dangers of spyware

Spyware is malicious and serves no good purpose.  As the name implies, it "spies" on your online activities and even personal information.  Your search queries, the sites you visit, and even personal passwords or business data may be transmitted to third parties.  In some instances, your personal identity may actually be at risk.

Most rogue security programs can be removed manually, but it is not recommended that you attempt to remove WorldSecurityOnline yourself unless you are skilled in the process.  Manual removal can damage your PC if not done correctly.

If you believe that WorldSecurityOnline resides on your PC, visit http://bluepenguinsoftware.com/spyzooka for a free scan with SpyZooka, the only antispyware application that guarantees 100% removal of all traces of malware and spyware.

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