Unwanted Program

PrivacyControl

5 January 2008 0 Comment

PrivacyControl is a program that cannot provide system protection and virus removal. Although the program is advertised as legitimate security product, the way it performs once installed is very unlikely. PrivacyControl can be categorically included in the lists of rogue application the way it handles scan and detect method once run. It employs deceiving tactics by providing falsified information on scan results. Furthermore, it generates unreliable pop-up messages stating several threats identified on the system. More

DomPlayer

14 December 2007 1 Comment

DomPlayer or also known as Adware.DomPlayer is an unwanted program that may download additional application that poses security risks. DomPlayer will be configured to run itself by modifying registry entries on the target computer. The program will embed itself on legitimate executable  files that are shared publicly on different file-sharing networks. More

LiveAntispy

30 November 2007 0 Comment

LiveAntispy is a misleading security application that will disguise as legitimate program. Also known as Live Antispy 2.1 Security Center, this virus is expert in producing fake scan result to completely persuade users in obtaining the paid version of the software. This potentially unwanted application also displays excessive alert messages stating that PC is infected with Trojan, virus and malware. It is advertised through fake security web sites and bogus online virus scanner. LiveAntispy is categorically included in the lists of fake anti-virus programs, thus, it must be removed immediately to avoid further harm on the computer. More

OnlineGuard

30 November 2007 0 Comment

OnlineGuard is a misleading security application that can be installed on computer without users approval. Also called as Online Guard 2.1, this rogue software pretends to effectively guard computer and remove any form of threats and viruses. In reality, this software will provide nothing but fake virus scan results and false security alert messages. This scare tactics is utilized as marketing strategy not only for OnlineGuard but to all fake anti-virus programs widely spread on the Internet. More

Deus Cleaner

23 November 2007 1 Comment

Deus Cleaner is a fake security application that must be manually downloaded and installed. The program is advertised through its own web site that present misleading promotion such as instant savings and huge discount for volume buyers. Deus Cleaner will be marketed in an unfair manner to attract victims to download the product. Once loaded, the fake security software will instantly recognized a number of Privacy Violations found on the system. This process will direct user to purchase full version in order to fix and resolve issues. More