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Nov. 11th, 2009

AntiVirGear – Just Another Scam

AntiVirGear is not what it claims to be! While this malicious application claims to detect and remove malware, infections and other parasites, it is actually a rogue security program that tries to trick you. In the end, it wants you to purchase the product. AntiVirGear uses fake and aggressive security warnings in order to frighten you. The point is to make you believe that there really are threats on your PC, so that you will spend your money in order to remove these threats.

AntiVirGear is not capable of following through with any of the promises it makes. This program displays incessant security alerts, and then invites you to download a free scan in order to detect these threats. Most of these rogues create the files that are shown to you as infections, although they are completely harmless. This is just a further attempt to convince you to purchase AntiVirGear. In reality, this application cannot scan your PC and it cannot detect or remove anything at all.

What are the symptoms you may have AntiVirGear?


The symptoms are pretty much the same with all spyware. AntiVirGear is no different. If it does become installed on your PC, you will notice that your computer becomes slower than normal, or even unstable. Pop-up ads and security alerts will drive you crazy.

Other signs are a changed homepage, browser redirection or spam e-mails related to your interests and the searches you perform. You may not experience every symptom, but if you have several you definitely have a problem.

How did AntiVirGear get installed on your PC?

This can happen several ways. If you fell for the warnings and downloaded the scan, that is probably when AntiVirGear installed. Other common ways this may happen are by downloading other files, visiting questionable websites, and sharing networks. Spam e-mails may also be a source, particularly if you click on any links contained inside. When it does install, you most likely won't know it.

What dangers are posed by spyware?

Spyware remains resident in the background, and runs every time you log on to Windows. It uses a large amount of your system resources, which is why your PC runs slow. In some cases, your PC may even crash. Spyware, as the name implies, “spys” on what you do – the searches you perform, websites you visit, and may even access private information. Just about anything you do, when you are online, may be collected and sent to third parties.

How can I get rid of AntiVirGear?


You can remove AntiVirGear manually, but this is not recommended. This process requires extensive knowledge. If it is not done correctly, you risk damaging your PC. All related files and values have to be located so that you can delete them, and this is hard because they hide from you.

Are you afraid that AntiVirGear is installed on your PC?

If you believe that AntiVirGear resides on your computer, get a free scan with Spyzooka at http://bluepenguinsoftware.com/spyzooka. It is the only antispyware that is 100% guaranteed, and removes every last trace of spyware from your computer.

Nov. 10th, 2009

Should AntiSpywareBot Be Trusted?

AntiSpywareBot is a fake, pure and simple. This rogue security program intends to deceive the user by displaying constant security warnings that warn of infections. This is just an attempt to scare you, so that in the end you buy the product. AntiSpywareBot uses scare tactics in order to convince you that parasites are on your PC, and that you should download the scan they offer to detect these threats. At that point, they inform you that you must purchase the fully licensed product to remove these parasites. Don't give your money to them. It is a full-blown scam!

The security alerts displayed to you by AntiSpywareBot look very real to most people. They will be displayed constantly, and it gets to be very annoying. If you do, in fact, download the scan they offer, you may unknowingly place this malicious application on your PC yourself, which is malware. Even if you do not do this, you may become a victim. How? Most spyware works in pretty much the same manner. You may unintentionally get it installed on your PC when you download other files, visit questionable websites, share networks or from a spam e-mail. Once you get it, you will definitely know it by the trademark symptoms.

What are the signs of spyware infection?

If AntiSpywareBot is on your PC, there are some common signs to alert you. Besides the irritating pop-up ads and security warnings, you may notice that your computer becomes very slow or unstable. When you try to visit a website, you may be redirected to a site you have never seen before. Your home page may change, and you may notice new shortcuts on your desktop. Spyware is dangerous, and capable of placing even more malware on your PC, which only makes things worse.

Why does AntiSpywareBot make your computer so sluggish?

These applications normally start every time you log on to Windows, and run constantly in the background. They use a good deal of system resources, and often track your online searches and other activities. Your private information may also be in danger, because spyware can often access your personal passwords, credit card numbers and other data that you want kept private. Sometimes malware is simply annoying; other times, it poses a very significant danger.

Can you remove AntiSpywareBot yourself?


You can, but the process is pretty complex. If you do not do it correctly, you run the risk of damaging your computer. Attempting this yourself is not advised unless, you have a thorough knowledge of the process.

Are you worried that AntiSpywareBot may have been installed on your PC?

Get a free scan at www.bluepenguinsoftware.com/regzooka/ . It is the only antispyware tool that guarantees 100% removal of all spyware, infections and other parasites automatically!

Oct. 6th, 2009

AntiSpywareExpert -- Don't Leave Your Security to These So-Called Experts!

AntiSpywareExpert is another rogue security program in a long line of fakes that advertise their ability to remove parasites and other security threats from your PC. These bogus programs always guarantee their effectiveness for removing threats, but never keep this promise. Why? Because they are spyware themselves, and have no ability to do what they claim to do. The main purpose of these malicious applications is to trick the user into purchasing the full product as a remedy for their security problems, which is equivalent to setting a match to your money.

AntiSpywareExpert will display never ending security alerts to the user, warning of security threats and inviting them to download the free scan that is offered in order to detect these threats for removal. The problem is if you download the scan you may very well be placing spyware on your own PC. Other things that may cause you to have spyware installed on your computer are music, games and other programs that you download, as well as questionable websites and spam emails. P2P networks are also sometimes risky.

Like all of the other rogue security programs, AntiSpywareExpert advertises aggressively to the user, informing them that security threats exist. They invite you to download the free scan to locate these threats so that they can then be removed. The results are fictitious, and AntiSpywareExpert has no ability to scan your PC, nor can it detect or remove anything. If it were left at that, there would be no problem. However, these malicious applications can wreak havoc on your PC's performance and personal information.

Spyware does many different things, from installing even more malware on your computer to collecting personal information about you, and tracking your online activities. It may modify system files, and usually takes up an enormous amount of system resources, which may cause your computer to become slow or unstable. In severe cases, your computer may even crash. Once you determine that AntiSpywareExpert is on your PC, you should remove it promptly to avoid further problems. You may decide you can do this yourself, but be aware that this is a difficult process that puts your computer at risk of damage.

Do you suspect that AntiSpywareExpert or some other rogue has been placed on your PC? Click here now for a free scan with Spyzooka, the only antispyware tool that guarantees 100% removal of all parasites, infections and other security threats. It works the first time, completely restoring security!





BraveSentry – With a Name Like That, It's Got to Be Good, Right?

Don't let the name fool you -- BraveSentry is another rogue security program made for the purpose of fooling innocent people in order to make a profit. The creators of this application design it in a way that it looks like a professional spyware removal tool, so that users will be convinced that this is the solution to their problem. Unfortunately, all of the fun things you do on your PC can lead to malicious applications like this one.

There are a few tell-tale signs that enable you to distinguish a fake antispyware tool from the real thing. Pop-up ads and non-stop security warnings are a sure sign that someone is trying to get you. These warnings will advise you that your computer is infected with all kinds of parasites, and invite you to download the scan to detect these threats. Once done, you will be shown results which are fake. Most likely, every person who uses the scan will get the exact same results, because BraveSentry cannot scan your computer. If it can't scan your PC, it certainly has no ability to detect threats. The whole thing is a scam to take your money.

Where do rogue security programs like BraveSentry come from? You may have unknowingly installed it when you downloaded another program, because these applications commonly piggyback on other programs. A friend could have sent it in a spam email, although they may have been unaware that spyware was involved. You may have visited a questionable website that was not secure. There are several ways this happens, but no matter how it got there it should be removed.

BraveSentry is like other malicious malware in that it can track your online activities and access private information. These fake spyware removal tools often place more malware on your PC, making it susceptible to all kinds of problems. Your computer will probably be slower than usual, and you may notice that your browser redirects you to websites you were not trying to visit. A changed home page or new toolbar in your browser are other symptoms.

Removing BraveSentry manually can be done, but taking this action is not recommended. It is difficult, and puts your computer at risk of damage if not done correctly. The best thing you can do is use a reliable antispyware tool to remove this rogue.

Are you suspicious that BraveSentry has been placed on your PC? Click here now for a free scan with Spyzooka, the only spyware removal tool that guarantees 100% removal of all parasites, spyware and other security threats automatically.



Sep. 25th, 2009

Beware Troops: Antispyware Soldier is a Fake!

Antispyware Soldier is a rogue security program that is made by malicious hackers for the intention of profiting on a useless product. If you have noticed your PC is slow or unstable, or are getting never ending pop-up ads and security alerts, you may be a victim. Read on to learn how Antispyware Soldier works, and what you should do if it is installed on your PC.

There are literally thousands of fake spyware removal programs floating around in cyberspace, and Antispyware Soldier is one of them. This program will advertise very aggressively toward the user, warning of security threats that exist on their computer. They invite you to download a free scan that will detect these threats so that they may be removed. If you do this, you may actually be installing the parasite on your computer. The results of the scan are fictitious, but the hackers hope that the user will become alarmed and buy their product to remedy these infections.

Antispyware Soldier is incapable of performing a scan on your PC, and it absolutely cannot detect or remove anything. Simply put, it is an empty product that is a waste of money. What it will do is affect the performance of your PC and place more malware on it. Your computer may become very slow or unstable, and you will likely have many of the symptoms listed above. Your private information may also be at risk, as many of these rogues can gain access to your passwords, credit card numbers and other business data.

Where did it come from? If Antispyware Soldier or any other fake antispyware program has been placed on your computer, it likely came from a file you downloaded or malicious website you may have visited. You may have also become infected by clicking a link in a spam email. Freeware, music, video and games files are common files that infect your PC, although you don't realize it at the time. Shared networks are also common culprits. Some of these programs are highly dangerous, and can cause your computer to crash. All should be removed once you realize it is there.

You may be tempted to remove Antispyware Soldier yourself, but that is not advised because it may likely result in damage to your PC unless you are an expert. Manual removal is a complex process that requires killing all associated running processes and removing files and values that are related in the Windows registry.

Are you suspicious that Antispyware Soldier exists on your computer? Click here now for a scan with Spyzooka, the only antispyware application that guarantees 100% removal of all spyware, parasites, trojans and other security threats automatically.



Sep. 14th, 2009

WindowSystemSuite -- Sounds Authentic, Don't Let It Fool You!

WindowSystemSuite sounds like a program that you would trust, doesn't it? It is simply another rogue security program designed to fool the user, so that they will purchase the product. Like others, WindowSystemSuite advertises aggressively to the user, displaying misleading information. The security alerts that you will see inform you that there are security threats on your PC, and that you should download their scan to detect these threats. If you take this action, you may be placing malware on your computer.

Hackers design these malicious applications to convince users to buy their product in order to remove these threats. WindowSystemSuite can't scan your PC, so of course it can't detect or remove anything. What it is capable of is installing more malware on your computer, and collecting information about what you do online. Your personal information may be at risk as well, as many of these rogues are capable of gaining access to personal passwords, credit card information and other business data.

WindowSystemSuite will take up a good amount of your system resources and memory, which makes your PC run slow. In severe cases, it may even crash. Your system may become unstable, as many of these applications are capable of disabling system files. If you wonder where this parasite may have come from, most likely it was placed on your PC by visiting a questionable website, downloading files, sharing a network or through spam emails. You don't know the exact moment it was placed on your PC, but you will notice the symptoms.

If you notice that your system has become sluggish, or that you are getting hit from every angle with pop-up ads and security alerts, you may have spyware. When you do, you should remove it at once to avoid further problems and possible damage to your PC. Manual removal is not advised because there is a good chance you will damage your computer. It is a risky process that is not easy. All related files and values must be detected so that you can delete them, and accidentally removing a system file that you need will wreak havoc.

Do you suspect that WindowSystemSuite has been placed on your PC? Click here now for a scan with Spyzooka, the only antispyware tool that guarantees 100% removal of all parasites, infections and other security threats with a simple scan.

Sep. 9th, 2009

SpywareStormer -- Keep Your Money

SpywareStormer is a rogue security program that hackers create and advertise as an authentic antispyware tool. Through aggressive and continuous security alerts, the user will be informed that severe threats exist on their PC. They then invite you to scan your computer with their product, in order to detect the files that are infected. SpywareStormer is malware, and can present a danger to your computer and personal information as well.

In the event that you do download the scan SpywareStormer offers, you are placing the malware on your PC. The results that the scan produces are most likely fake, and the product has no ability to detect or remove spyware. What SpywareStormer may do is disable or delete important system files, modify network settings, place additional malware on your PC, and collect information about your online interests, including personal passwords and business information.

How did you get SpywareStormer on your computer? If you did not download the scan they offer, you most likely got it by surfing or downloading other programs. Freeware, games, music and videos are common culprits. Visiting unknown or malicious websites may also be the cause. Occasionally, you may download spyware innocently when you click on a link in a spam email. No matter how you got it, you should remove it promptly once it is detected.

Common symptoms of SpywareStormer are incessant pop-up ads and security warnings, a slow running PC, changed home page and browser redirection. These malicious programs run continuously in the background, which takes up and large amount of system resources and causes your computer to perform sluggishly. In some cases, you may see the blue screen of death or your PC may crash. You may decide to remove SpywareStormer manually, but this is definitely not advised because of the risk of severe damage to your computer. The process is complex and difficult, and removing the wrong files accidentally is a risk you really do not want to take.

If you believe that SpywareStormer or some other rogue security program has been placed on your PC, click here now for a scan with Spyzooka, the only antispyware application designed to remove 100% of security threats and parasites automatically. It's guaranteed, and your PC will be secure once again.



Sep. 8th, 2009

VirusShield2009 Doesn't Shield Your PC From Anything


VirusShield2009 is another rogue security program that is designed to trick the user by sending them incessant security threat alerts. These alerts often look very authentic, and are intended to alarm the user so that they will download the free scan. Once this is done, you have actually placed the malware on your PC yourself, even though you were not aware of it at the time. VirusShield2009 is spyware, and does not protect your computer from anything.

Other activities that may install VirusShield2009 on your computer are downloading programs like music, freeware and videos. Sharing networks, visiting malicious websites, and spam emails may also be responsible. This malicious application may modify or delete system files that are necessary for proper performance, and may also install more malware on your computer. These rogue security programs often collect information about your online activities, as well as private information like personal passwords and other business data.

When you become a victim of spyware, there are many symptoms you will not help but notice. Your computer may become slow or even crash. Pop-up ads and security alerts will come at you non-stop and your browser may redirect you to unknown websites. Your home page may mysteriously change, or you may find that new shortcuts have been placed on your desktop. When you see these security alerts, don't fall for it. VirusShield2009 cannot scan your computer for threats, so the results you see are not real. This program cannot detect or remove anything from your PC. It is simply a ploy to convince you that threats exist, so that you will buy the product.

Manual removal of VirusShield2009 is not advised, due to the difficult nature of the process. When done incorrectly, manual removal may cause damage to your PC. You must kill all running processes, and detect all related files and values so that they can be deleted. If you accidentally remove a wrong file, you may damage your computer severely.

Are you suspicious that VirusShield2009 or some other rogue has been placed on your PC? Click here now for a scan with Spyzooka, the only antispyware tool that guarantees to remove 100% of parasites, worms, trojans and other security threats with a simple scan.



 
 

Sep. 1st, 2009

AntiSpySpider is a Vicious Bug!

AntiSpySpider is a rogue security program that masquerades as an authentic antispyware application. Through aggressive and misleading ads, this malware displays security warnings to users hoping to alarm them enough that they will purchase the full product. They invite you to scan your PC in order to locate all of the threats and infections. Once done, they then inform you that if you want to remove these parasites, you must purchase the product.

AntiSpySpider is not capable of scanning your computer to start with, so the results that are displayed if you do download the scan are made up. It cannot detect or remove anything at all, so spending your money is a total waste. AntiSpySpider installs with the help of trojans, usually without your permission or knowledge. These applications remain resident in the background, so normally the user doesn't even realize it is there until they begin having problems. What are these problems?

Frequently, AntiSpySpider will cause your PC to run slowly. It may take forever to start up, or may seem to freeze. Pop-up ads, browser redirection and changed home pages are common. Because these malicious programs have the ability to modify and disable system files, they affect the functioning. This is why your computer seems to be acting strange. Your system may become unstable, and your PC could even crash.

AntiSpySpider, like other rogue security programs, may collect private information, personal passwords and even business data. The longer they reside on your PC, the worse the problems seem to get. Once you realize that AntiSpySpider is on your computer, you should remove it immediately. While you may opt to remove it manually, this is risky and not advised. All related files and values must be detected and deleted. If you make a wrong move and delete a file that is necessary for your computer to run properly, you could render your PC useless.

If you believe that AntiSpySpider has been placed on your PC, click here now for a scan with Spyzooka, the only antispyware tool that guarantees complete removal of all parasites, infections, worms and other security threats -- or your money back!

Aug. 24th, 2009

WiniFighter Loses the Antispyware Battle

WiniFighter is another rogue security program designed to look like a real antispyware tool to the user. Like most others, WiniFighter advertises aggressively through incessant security alerts, warning the user that trojans and other security threats exist on their PC. Of course the whole purpose is to frighten the user into believing these messages and worrying that their computer is infected, which will hopefully lead to a sale.

WiniFighter has been known to split itself with the help of trojans and infect your computer using vulnerable areas of your web browser. When this happens, you will often be redirected to websites you had no intention of visiting, most of them advertising this useless product. WiniFighter may also install additional malware on your PC. The longer it is left to reside on your computer, the more damage can be done.

If you have this malicious application or any other on your PC, you may wonder where it came from. Good question. These programs often place themselves on your computer without your permission or knowledge. Although you don't realize it the actual moment it is there, you will no doubt see the common symptoms shortly. These symptoms include a slow running computer, incessant pop-up ads, browser redirection and a switched homepage. You may not see all of these signs, but you will definitely experience a few of them.

Malware, trojans, and other parasites like WiniFighter may affect the performance of your PC because they often disable or delete files in your system that are needed in order for your computer to operate normally. They take up a large amount of system resources and memory, which is why you may notice that your PC seems to be running much slower than normal. WiniFighter may also access private information and collect data about your online browsing habits. This information may be sold to third parties in remote locations, so that they can push their advertisements on you through pop-up ads and spam emails.

Removing WiniFighter manually is a process that most people should not undertake. It involves killing all running processes associated with the program, then detecting and deleting all other related files and values. This is not easy, and when not performed correctly manual removal can result in severe damage to your PC.

Do you believe that WiniFighter resides on your computer? Click here now for a scan with Spyzooka, the only antispyware tool that guarantees to remove 100% of all parasites and security threats with one simple scan.

Aug. 12th, 2009

Secure Cleaner May Clean the Security Right Off of Your PC

Secure Cleaner – the name sounds great, doesn't it? It is another rogue security program that is a corrupt antispyware application. Like most others, it uses misleading advertisements to convince you that security threats reside on your PC. The makers of Secure Cleaner hope to frighten you into believing this garbage, and purchasing the product to restore security to your computer. This application will not restore anything, and may in fact pose a threat to your PC and personal information as well.

Like most other fake antispyware programs, Secure Cleaner will display results of infected files if you do download the scan. These results are completely false. Secure Cleaner does not have the ability to scan your PC and therefore it cannot detect or remove anything. What it probably will do is place more malware on your computer, which means more problems. A slow running PC, browser redirection and a changed home page are common symptoms that spyware has been installed on your computer.

Secure Cleaner constantly runs in the background, which means it is utilizing a good amount of your system resources and memory. This is why your PC may seem sluggish. It will also gather information about your online activities in order to sell this to third parties, who can then bombard you with pop-up ads and spam emails related to your interests. Your personal passwords and other business information are also at risk of being accessed, so you should remove Secure Cleaner promptly.

You may be curious as to where this malicious application came from if you did not actually download it yourself. Shared networks, freeware, other common downloads like videos and music, and questionable websites are all sources where this could have happened. No matter where it came from, remove it at once to avoid the risk of severe damage to your PC or even hardware failure. Manual removal may save you money, but is not advised because of the risk of damaging your PC even further if not performed correctly.

Are you suspicious that Secure Cleaner may have been installed on your computer?  Click here now for a scan with Spyzooka, the only antispyware tool that is 100% guaranteed to remove all traces of trojans, parasites and other security threats with one simple scan. It works, or your money back!


Aug. 7th, 2009

Don't Mistake SpywareBot for SpyBot

SpywareBot is a rogue security tool designed by vicious hackers that simply want your money. In the process, these fake antispyware applications can damage your PC, make it perform poorly and even collect personal information. Do not become a victim by downloading the free scan, which looks very convincing to most users. Doing so will cause numerous problems.

Some people have mistakenly downloaded SpywareBot thinking it was another program, SpyBot. SpywareBot will display security alerts to the user, warning them that all types of security threats and infections reside on their PC. This is simply an effort to make you believe that you must purchase the product in order to restore security to your computer. This application is a total waste of money, as it has no ability to scan your PC, nor can it detect and remove any threats.

How do you know it is installed on your computer? Once you begin receiving numerous popup advertisements or notice that your PC doesn't seem to be performing well, you may be a victim. If your browser redirects you to websites advertising SpywareBot or other strange sites, beware. Other symptoms include new shortcuts on your desktop or a changed homepage. In some instances, you may even get the “blue screen of death.”

The security warnings you see can look very real. Remember, SpywareBot cannot scan your computer as it claims. If it does so, the results you see are made up. This rogue is not able to scan your computer, therefore it cannot detect infections!  It is completely useless, other than to cause you grief. Like many others, SpywareBot may install through other programs you download, or from questionable websites. Trojans are usually responsible.

When you fear that SpywareBot has been placed on your PC, remove it at once. While you may be tempted to remove it manually, this is not advisable unless you are highly experienced in this area. It must be done precisely in order to avoid inflicting further possible damage to your computer. A reliable antispyware application is recommended to restore security to your PC and personal information.

Are you worried that SpywareBot resides on your PC? Click here now for a scan with Spyzooka, the only antispyware application that guarantees 100% removal of all infections, trojans, parasites and other security threats with only one scan.




Aug. 2nd, 2009

AntiMalwareSuite Tried to Harm my Baby


 
I love my computer. I don’t have a significant other, nor do I have children so my computer is the closest thing that I have to a child. It’s my baby. I work on it, play on it, and use it to communicate with the world. Because it is so important to me, I do my best to take care of it. So, when AntiMalwareSuite came along, I took the necessary measures to ensure that my baby stayed safe.

My experience with this program didn’t happen long ago. I still remember how I was winning a game of solitaire when I noticed something in my task tray. There was a new icon with a bubble above it. I clicked on it and it said that my computer was infected with malware. I found this to be surprising news though I knew it wasn’t impossible.

I ran the antispyware program that I had on my computer at the time, but nothing came up. I was confused by this, especially when the pop-up ads started to appear. The bubble about the icon was appearing more often as well and it kept telling me to buy AntiMalwareSuite. I did a search for that program and found out that it was a rogue antispyware application that was after my money.

I realized that my antispyware app wasn’t doing the trick. I had gotten it for free, so I got what I paid for. But I decided that it was time for me to get a quality antispyware so that my computer wouldn’t have to be subjected to the con games of AntiMalwareSuite.

After doing several searches and researching various security programs, I finally settled on one. It was called SpyZooka and I knew I could trust it because the company was a member with the Better Business Bureau. I downloaded the trial version and ran it. Sure enough, it discovered AntiMalwareSuite, a Trojan, and some other adware. I went ahead and paid to register the program and my computer was soon free of the malware’s malevolent influence.

It wasn’t just the company that made me choose SpyZooka. It was also the fact that it had won several awards and had received high ratings from a well known software rating site. It also used a robot to keep its database up to date with the latest malware releases. That is why SpyZooka was the only real antispyware guaranteed to remove 100% of spyware and malware. Ever since I have been using it, my baby has been spyware free and safe.

If you want to know if AntiMalwareSuite has infected your computer visit www.spyzooka.com to learn about their free scan.

Trusting ProAntispyware2009 is a Huge Mistak


 
Do you ever do things that make you feel really stupid? I know I sure do. My most recent act of stupidity was putting my trust in a program called ProAntispyware2009. Thanks to my lack of thought, I lost some money and caused a lot of harm to my computer. But some good eventually came out of my mistake and now my computer is protected better than ever before.

The whole incident happened within the space of a few hours. I had been online for a while and had had a lot of fun. I had downloaded several videos, some spiffy wallpaper for my desktop, and even some new emoticons among other things. As I was surfing around I suddenly got a warning message that said my computer was infected with spyware.

The warning advised me to allow ProAntispyware2009 to scan my computer so that the infections could be found. Even though I had never heard of the program, I allowed the scan to be performed while I watched another video. When the scan was done, the results said my computer had a dozen spyware infections. I was then advised to purchase the full version in order to have the threats removed.

I don’t know why, but for some reason I didn’t stop to question anything. I didn’t question what the program was or where it came from. I didn’t even question the thought of spending money on a program that I knew nothing about. But I soon had my credit card out and was paying for ProAntispyware2009.

After I had installed the full version, I tried to have the infections removed. When I did that, my computer quickly started to slow down. It was only then that I began to wonder about ProAntispyware2009 and whether it was a good idea. I did a search for the product and discovered that it was a money stealing ruse. I quickly gave a friend of mine a call and asked for her advice. She suggested that I use SpyZooka to clean up my computer.

I looked up SpyZooka and was very impressed. It had won several prestigious awards and the company that made it was in good standing with the Better Business Bureau. It was also the only antispyware that was guaranteed to remove 100% of spyware. I gave it a shot and my computer was soon free of malware. My mistake had been rectified and my computer gained a wonderfully effective antispyware app.

If you think your computer may have been infected with ProAntispyware2009 or any other malware, visit www.spyzooka.com to learn about their free computer scan.

Jul. 31st, 2009

XLGuarder Tricked Me and Took My Money

I am so thankful for my grandson. He is always so helpful when it comes to computers and he has taught me a lot. I like to think that I am getting pretty good at this Internet stuff, but I know that I have a long way to go. I still make mistakes and my grandson still has to help me get out of trouble. My most recent mishap was with a program called XLGuarder.

I had been having lots of fun on the Internet and sending some emails to friends. I had been watching some videos online earlier in the day and had even downloaded some new wallpaper for my desktop. I was pretty proud of myself. But then a message popped up on my screen that confused me. It said that my computer was infected with malicious software and that I should allow XLGuarder to scan my computer.

The message sounded scary and I didn’t want anything to be wrong with my computer, so I went ahead and allowed it to scan my computer. Soon, I was shown a list of names that were supposed to be infectious. XLGuarder said that I needed to pay for the full version of the program in order to have the threats removed. I was so scared that I went ahead and paid.

My computer then got really slow and was almost to the point of not working. I called my grandson up and he came over. I told him what had happened and he just shook his head. He explained to me that I had been scammed and that I needed to get some protection from spyware.

He got on my computer and went to a website. He told me that he was going to buy me the best antispyware he had ever used. He told me he would set it up so that it would update and scan my computer every day so that I wouldn’t have to worry about spyware anymore.

I asked him what it was called. He told me that it was an antispyware program called SpyZooka. He told me that it was the only antispyware that was guaranteed to remove 100% of spyware and that the company that made it was a member of the Better Business Bureau. And he was right about it being great. My computer has been working splendidly ever since.

Visit www.spyzooka.com to learn about their free computer scan or if you want to know if XLGuarder has infected your computer.
 

System Security 4.51 Almost Ruined My Whole Computer


 
Never again will I risk getting infected with a rogue security application, especially after I got infected with System Security 4.51. This parasite just about caused me to completely wipe my computer’s hard drive to get rid of it. What made System Security 4.51 so bad was not so much the annoying popup windows, as much as the inability to run even the most basic programs on my computer.

This whole fiasco started when I downloaded a movie online and the next day when I turned on my computer I got a popup window telling me my computer was infected with 23 threats. System Security 4.51 was the program making these claims, but I never remember installing it so I ran my computer’s standard virus protection software.

When my virus protection scan finished it had not found any threats, let alone System Security 4.51. This led me to believe that my computer standard virus protection had been compromised and I was right. This is when I went online to research System Security 4.51, but I was not able to find much because most of my searches were being redirected to a site related to System Security 4.51.

These sites were telling me the same thing that the bogus popup windows were telling me and that was that my computer was infected but if I bought System Security 4.51 it would be fixed. If I had not known about the dangers associated with rogue applications like System Security 4.51 I might have been conned into paying for this parasite.

It took me some time, but I was eventually able to find out of to remove System Security 4.51. Unfortunately I learned that System Security 4.51 might be one of the toughest rogue security programs to remove. I went through the steps that I found online to remove System Security 4.51, but it did not work and afterward I realized that my computer was more messed up then before.

At this point I thought that I could just go back to a restore point in my windows recovery, but when I tried it did not work. All of my stored recovery point had been deleted and none of the computer’s recovery tools were working anymore. That is when I decided to install a malware removal tool.

The first tool I tried to install would not work, because System Security 4.51 had apparently blocked its install, but then I found out about Spyzooka and their 100% guarantee. As soon as I had Spyzooka installed it went to work removing System Security 4.51 and within a few minutes it was gone.

With the new and dangerous feature associated with rogue security program and other types of malware I am never going to be without a copy of Spyzooka installed on my computer. If you need help remove System Security 4.51 or any other type of malware you should go to http://www.spyzooka.com/spyware-removal-guarantee.htm and see how well a 100% guaranteed malware protection tool can work for you.

Jul. 28th, 2009

SystemSecurity – Remove This Malware

SystemSecurity is a rogue security program that appears to be a real antispyware tool to innocent users. The makers of this application design it to scare users into thinking that their PC is infected with all sorts of security threats, so that they will take advantage of the free scan that is offered. In truth, SystemSecurity itself is malware that should be removed, as it can place even more infections on your computer and cause a variety of problems.

When someone does in fact download the scan, they will be shown the results of that scan. These results are completely false, but this is another ploy to get the user to purchase SystemSecurity to remove these supposed infections and threats. This program is not capable of performing a real scan in the first place, and it cannot detect or remove infections and security threats, which really do not even exist.

Malicious applications like these have the ability to gather information about what you do when you are online. The searches you perform, websites you visit, even your personal passwords and business data is not secure from these rogues. This is why it is crucial that you remove SystemSecurity once detected. How do you know it is there? In nearly every case, you will be bombarded with popup ads and security alerts. Most likely, your PC will become slow and generally not perform as well as it did. Your computer may freeze up, your browser may redirect you to unknown websites, and your home page may change. In severe cases, your system may completely crash.

Malware like this often gets placed on your PC when you download programs like music, games or video. Questionable websites you may have visited may also be the culprit. SystemSecurity hides from the user, so you don't realize when it actually gets placed on your PC, but you will notice the symptoms almost immediately. To solve the problem you need a reputable antispyware application.

Are you noticing some of the symptoms described above? If you suspect that SystemSecurity may be installed on your computer, click here now for a scan with Spyzooka, the only antispyware program designed to remove 100% of infections, trojans, worms and other security threats with a single scan.

Jul. 25th, 2009

Removing XPDeluxeProtector From Your System

It wasn’t too long ago that I had a troubling encounter with a program by the name of XPDeluxeProtector. I would like to share my experience with this program with you so that perhaps you can avoid being taken advantage of in the same manner that I was. I know that there is little I can do to prevent others from running into this malicious software because it takes people by surprise. However, I hope that by conveying my truth to you I can help you understand what you need to do to avoid falling victim to one of the more prevalent scams in cyberspace today. If you are already dealing with a system that has been infected with this bad software, you must remove it from your computer immediately. This post will explain precisely how to accomplish that. If, on the other hand, you are fortunate enough to have never heard of this program, read on nevertheless. By acquiring knowledge about this program you can prevent yourself from being scammed in a serious way.

My experience with XPDeluxeProtector began with one popup message. This one message quickly turned into another, and yet another; and I knew I was in trouble. However, I didn’t realize that my trouble stemmed from the source of the popup messages. These messages were from XPDeluxeProtector and they warned me that my computer was in jeopardy of being attacked by a variety of computer threats. The messages explained that lest I download the full version of XPDeluxeProtector, my computer would be rendered inoperable. I did not want this to happen so I all too hastily grabbed my credit card and purchased what I later learned to be a useless solution to a fictitious problem.

I discovered that XPDeluxeProtector engages heavily in reporting false positives. This means that the reported threats in reality did not exist – they were designed to scare me into purchasing the full download of XPDeluxeProtector. While this scam worked on me, it does not have to work on you. What you need to grasp is that the biggest problem you are facing if you begin receiving popup messages from XPDeluxeProtector is XPDeluxeProtector itself.

If you leave XPDeluxeProtector on your computer, you will begin experiencing a litany of problems. I found that in even a short while my computer began to malfunction in a serious manner. The popup messages were but the beginning. In addition to this annoying pop up message campaign, add-ons such as tool bars were installed to my system. My home page was reset to an undesirable Site. System scans were run on my computer without my consent. And worst of all, my system ran extremely slowly and sluggishly.

Eventually I tried removing this program manually from my system but a Trojan horse virus simply reinstalled it to my system. As such, I had to find a program by the name of Spyzooka to resolve my problems. Spyzooka is guaranteed to remove XPDeluxeProtector from computers. Moreover, Spyzooka provides a free system scan so there is nothing to lose from giving it a shot.

To scan your pc for free and find out if you have XPDeluxeProtector click here.
 

Jul. 24th, 2009

I Have One Simple Answer for People Wanting to Remove Antivirus 360

Of all of known rogue applications online, Antivirus 360 has probably infected more computers than any other. This is even the case when you do not include all the clones. If you want to include all the clones then there is no doubt that this family of rogue applications is the most pervasive malware infect on the Internet.

There are 29 different rogue applications in the Antivirus 360 family. Antivirus 360 is just one of the clones that can be traced back to MS Antivirus, but all in all they are the same. The only differences between them are minor code variations and which Trojans are used to install them on inadequately protected computers.

Whenever one of these rogue applications infects a computer the first thing that happens is the standard virus protection software is disabled. This is done in several different ways, but the most common method is through video streaming. Once the standard virus protection is blocked then there is a flood of malware installed.

Most computer users will never notice that they have been infected until it is too late. Once the computer is turned off and restarted, there is a series of popups all designed to scare that user into believing their computer is so infected they need to buy a full version of the program that infected them in the first place. You would think that this scam would never work, but the scammers behind Antivirus 360 are making millions from people that fall right into this trap.

People that identify these scams right from the start usually begin to look for ways to remove it. This can be annoying since Antivirus 360 can block some websites by redirecting the browser to more threats and promises that Antivirus 360 can remove the dangers, as long as the user pays for a full version. The blocking of web searches can affect Internet Explorer along with some of the other more popular browsers.

I have cleaned this parasite off of dozen of computers and in most cases I just install a trusted malware removal and protection tool that removes Antivirus 360 with just a few clicks. There are more bogus anti-malware tools then there are legitimate ones, but provided you install a malware removal tool that is 100% guaranteed you can be assured that Antivirus 360 will cause no more problems.

Personally I think that there is no better malware removal and protection tool then Spyzooka. Whenever someone asks me how to remove Antivirus 360 I simply say, Spyzooka. If you are trying to find a way to remove Antivirus 360 go to http://www.spyzooka.com/spyware-removal-guarantee.htm and see just what kind of protection 100% guarantee can offer.

Jul. 20th, 2009

Removing SpywareStop

It wasn’t too long ago that I ran into some trouble with a program by the name of SpywareStop. I would like to share my experience with this malicious program with you so that you can perhaps avoid some of what I had to go through. The reality of the situation is that this program is floating around in cyberspace and you may not be able to avoid it. However, by learning about it now you can potentially avoid the host of issues that it presents. If your system is already infected with this program, I will explain how to have it removed in this article. If, on the other hand, you have yet to hear about this program, read on nevertheless to protect yourself from being taken advantage of. Just a few moments of reading my experience can spare you time and money.

My experience began when my computer was bombarded with an onslaught of annoying pop up messages. These messages were relentless in nature and they warned me that my computer was being attacked by a variety of imminent threats. The messages proceeded to explain that the only way I could prevent my computer from being rendered inoperable was to download the full version of SpywareStop. Being concerned about losing my computers functionality, I quickly paid for the download. I have regretted this decision ever since.

I later learned that I paid for a completely useless solution to a problem that in reality did not exist. You see, SpywareStop engages heavily in the practice of reporting false positives. What this means is that it tells people that threats are facing their computer which in reality do not exist. This is done in an effort to instill fear and persuade people to purchase the proffered solution. While this scam worked on me it does not have to work on you. Do not pay for a download of SpywareStop!

Not only did this malicious software fail to solve any problems, it actually created more problems for my computer. While this malicious software was on my computer system it operated extremely slowly and sluggishly. Moreover, a plethora of add-ons were installed to my system without my consent. Programs and system scans were routinely being run without my permission. All in all, my computer ran as if it had a mind of its own, which was extremely detrimental to me. If you want to avoid this list of problems you need to learn about how to handle SpywareStop effectively.

The big issue with this program is that it is installed via a Trojan horse virus. This means that removing it manually is generally insufficient as the Trojan will merely reinstall it every time you take it from your computer. Moreover, the virus will likely install other malicious programs so your problems will not only persist but progressively worsen until you take action.

I found one program, Spyzooka, which fully removed SpywareStop from my computer. Spyzooka offers a money-back guarantee and a free scan of your system so you literally have nothing to lose from giving it a try.

To scan your pc for free and find out if you have SpywareStop click here.

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