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Spyware Protection

23 January 2011 32 Comments

Spyware Protection is a rogue security program that is advertised through the use of Trojan and malware that are able to redirect Internet browser to predefined malicious web sites. Spyware Protection is capable of displaying fake alert messages that advise to download unregistered version of the program. If installed on computer, it will modify system settings and create an entry on Windows registry that executes Spyware Protection every time computer starts. Its own virus scan produces fabricated results in an attempt to persuade users into obtaining the licensed version. Throughout its entire presence on the system, this virus continuously remind that paid version is needed to be able to remove threats found locally. More

Proven Antivirus

22 January 2011 0 Comment

Proven Antivirus is a fake computer security application that will repeatedly state that computer is infected with Trojan, virus and malware. This scare tactics was employed in an attempt to persuade computer users into getting the paid version of the program. Commonly acquired from malicious web sites, Proven Antivirus can penetrate the system without users consent. When inside the PC, it will start modifying system settings and add an entry to Windows registry. This will make Proven Antivirus to run every time Windows is started. Another way when one can acquire this rogue program is by downloading executable files from file-sharing networks. Spam email messages containing malicious links can also contribute to the infection of Proven Antivirus. More

Windows Scan

22 January 2011 2 Comments

Windows Scan is another fake hard drive analysis and optimization program that was developed to deceive computer users with fake alerts and warning messages. This will aim to make users believe that problems occurring on the computer must be resolve with the paid version of Windows Scan. Typically, Windows Scan virus is dropped on the PC with the use of another Trojan that will also display fake alerts and when click will initiate a download of the rogue application. Once installed on the computer, the unwanted program will continue to display warnings and fixing these errors will require a licensed version. More

Memory Scan

21 January 2011 0 Comment

Memory Scan is totally fake Windows hard drive tool that commonly spread over the Internet and have evolve in various variants. Just like older released like Memory Optimizer and Smart Scan, this additional member will mimic everything, from the graphical user interface up to the method and process how it can get itself into the victims computer. As expected, Memory Optimizer virus will utilize a Trojan that is capable of sneaking into the system without being detected by installed security application. By using rootkit technology, Trojans can hide themselves and remain invincible under AV radar. Once it has penetrated the PC, Memory Optimizer will be installed without users knowledge. If installation is done, expect that several false alerts will be displayed on the computer and some of them are: More

Windows Utility Tool

21 January 2011 0 Comment

Windows Utility Tool is a rogue application that will be promoted on scam web sites as a legitimate software. This one is just a clone of previous variants like Windows Security & Control and Windows Optimization and Security. All of these programs were created only for a fraudulent purposes and has no capability to protect a computer neither remove any threats. Scanning with fabricated results is one of Windows Utility Tool’s way to mislead users and convince them that it is for real. Aside from that, Windows Utility Tool also issues fake warning alerts that will further mind-set a victims that computer is in harm. One of these messages is: More

Memory Optimizer

19 January 2011 0 Comment

Memory Optimizer is a program that categorically belongs to rogue applications commonly spread on the Internet by various means. A Trojan associated with Memory Optimizer virus is the first and most common method to install this application on target computer. Browser hijacking caused also by a Trojan infection will automatically redirect Internet browser to web sites where Memory Optimizer can be downloaded on to visitors computer by executing a malicious script. Other than that, executable files are also widely uploaded on different file-sharing servers that are waiting to be catch users using this services. More

Windows Security & Control

19 January 2011 0 Comment

Windows Security & Control is another rogue application that will be installed on computers without users consent. This is possible with the use of a rootkit technique that will enable the Trojan to perform its payload without being detected by installed security application. Once inside the computer, Windows Security & Control will provide confusing warning messages that may convince users to get the registered version of this useless software. Some sample messages is: More

Disk Helper

16 January 2011 0 Comment

Disk Helper is a misleading computer application that can be obtained from a malicious web sites and infected files downloaded from a file-sharing network. Also known as DiskHelper virus, it can be dropped on to computers by means of Trojan infection. Coming from the same group who created other variants like Disk Optimizer and Smart Scan, this additional member will share the same graphical user interface that will act as Defragmentation and Optimization window. It pretends to scan system for errors and inconsistencies. More

Disk Optimizer

14 January 2011 0 Comment

Disk Optimizer or also known as the DiskOptimizer virus will be deployed throughout the Internet by making use of a fake online scanner. These web page scanner will act as if scanning visitors computer for errors. It will positively detect a number of hard drive and system irregularities and advise visitors to run a disk defrag on the PC using its own software, which is the Disk Optimizer. Having deceived by the tactics mentioned, users will have this program installed. Once on the computer, it will generate fabricated messages showing the following alerts. More

Smart Scan

14 January 2011 0 Comment

Smart Scan is another variant of the large group of fake hard drive defragmentation tool created specifically for scam purposes. Similar to to Fast Disk and My Disk, SmartScan virus will be dropped on to the computer by a separate Trojan. As studied, Trojan can penetrate a computer without users knowledge by spotting software vulnerabilities and security flow. With this method, an attacker can easily get itself on the victims computer without a knowledge. This is just one example how Smart Scan will be present on computers without the need to have it installed by the user. Additionally, fake online scanner web pages can also contribute to the contraction of Smart Scan virus. Infected files from a file-sharing networks downloaded on to computer is another means. More