What is PCDefender2008?
PCDefender2008 falls into a couple of categories: it’s a rogue antispyware program and a hijacker.
Rogue antispyware programs pass themselves off as legitimate antispyware programs in order to separate you from your money. Then, after you have given your credit card information, you get a bundle of spyware, malware and adware.
Hijackers are called “hijackers” because they hijack your system settings, home page and web search results. In the case of PCDefender2008, the web searches take you to malevolent web pages that force install more malware onto your computer. Because of the malware on your computer, you will find that your computer’s speed is greatly reduced.
Real antispyware programs are what are used to remove and protect you from rogue antispyware programs. If you don’t have an antispyware yet, I strongly suggest you get one as soon as possible.
Rogue antispyware programs pass themselves off as legitimate antispyware programs in order to separate you from your money. Then, after you have given your credit card information, you get a bundle of spyware, malware and adware.
Hijackers are called “hijackers” because they hijack your system settings, home page and web search results. In the case of PCDefender2008, the web searches take you to malevolent web pages that force install more malware onto your computer. Because of the malware on your computer, you will find that your computer’s speed is greatly reduced.
Real antispyware programs are what are used to remove and protect you from rogue antispyware programs. If you don’t have an antispyware yet, I strongly suggest you get one as soon as possible.
