List of ‘Unwanted Programs

Renus 2008

Renus 2008 is a low-profiled antivirus and security programs that was considered by security experts as rogue and tries to scam computer users via misleading alert messages and scan results. Renus 2008 or Adware.Renus2008 provides no uninstall information making it hard for computer users to remove the program.

FileFix Professional 2009 is a rogue Windows utility that promises to recover corrupted all types of files.  It will first appear on computers as a Windows taskbar alerts stating about corrupted MS Office, pictrures and music files then it will send users to FileFix Professional 2009 websites.

SmartEnhancer

SmartEnhancer is a potentially unwanted program that acts as a legitimate internet browser plugin. SmartEnhancer promises to enhance computer and internet browsing performance but users need to pay for the registered version.

VisualTool.PornPro is an adware program that can be acquired by download a third party program with trojans embedded in it.

WinPC Defender is a rogue security application that disguises as a software that can defend and secure computers from virus threats and hackers attacks. But this claims has no solid proof since WinPC Defender will scan computer and display its false results to deceived computer users about its purpose. With this method, it was tagged by security experts as [...]

Anti-Virus Number-1 is another bogus securityprogram created to scam computer users by introducing itself as a the only program to provide antivirus protection and remove detected threats. Anti-Virus Number-1 can be obtained by visiting websites with malicious scripts and downloading software from a file-sharing networks.

“Warning! Virus/Attack detected” pop-up is a fake alerts being issued by rogue program on computer to mislead computer users into obtaining the main adware General Antivirus. Receiving this warning on computer states that it is already infected with a stub or preliminary threats prior to downloading of other threats from a remote server. “Warning! Virus/Attack detected” [...]

RegistryFox

RegistryFox is a fake Windows Registry and Utility program created by AntiSpyware LCC. The same company who made and spreaded the rogue SmitFraudFixTool. Just like any made-to-scam software, RegistryFox will scan computer and issue false results and warning messages to convince innocent users to register and pay for the registered version.

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