Category: Rogue Antispyware

The Windows Advanced User Patch is a  fake rogue application made to appear like a legitimate Antivirus application that uses fake online scan sites users are re-directed to make the user think their computer is infected and need download and install the rogue. The Windows Advanced User Patch creates fake alert messages designed to make the user …

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The Windows Premium Guard is another rogue created to appear just as if it was a real  Antivirus programs which infects users by re-directing them to fake online scan pages to make the user’s PC is infected and need download and install the rogue. The Windows Premium Guard creates fake pop-up alerts made to make …

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The Windows Guard Solutions is a fake security applications made to look like a real AV program using fake online scans to make the user think they have been infected so they will download and install the rogue. The Windows Guard Solutions creates fake pop-up alerts saying that the computer is infected using the Windows …

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Smart HDD is a rogue of the FakeSysDef Family which uses fake alerts of having hard drive and system errors to scare those infected to purchase the rogue. The FakeSysDef rogues also includes an MBR (Master Boot Record) Rootkit like TDSS, TDL#, or Sinowal used for profiting from search engine results hijackings even after the user purchases the rogue. …

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The Windows First-Class Protector is a rogue application that uses Fake Online Scan pages showing the PC is infected and needs to download an install the rogue in order to clean the fake infections. The Windows First-Class Protector when it runs generates fake alerts and the blocking of other programs which are scare tactic to scare …

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Smart Fortress 2012 is a rogue of the WinWeb Security Family The Smart Fortress 2012 like so many of today’s rogues, block the running of all other applications and the constant pop ups and re-directs to scare messages designed to scare those infected into buying the rogue. Files and Locations: %APPDATA%\<random named> .exe %APPDATA% is …

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The Windows Firewall Constructor is a rogue which is installed through FakeCodec scams stating the user needs to update their Flash Player. The Windows Firewall Constructor uses scare tactics with fake alerts and the blocking of applications stating the computer is infected to goad the user into purchasing the rogue. Files and Locations: XP <Drive>:\DOCUMENTS …

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The Windows Basic Antivirus is a rogue which is installed through FakeCodec scams stating the user needs to update their Flash Player. The Windows Basic Antivirus uses scare tactics with fake alerts stating the PC is infected to get the user top purchase the rogue. Files and Locations: XP <Drive>:\DOCUMENTS AND SETTINGS\<USER>\APPLICATION DATA\Protector-<random Names>.exe Win7 …

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The Windows Performance Catalyst is a rogue which is installed through Fake Codec scams and Fake Online Scanner Scams telling the user they need to update their Flash Player or they are infected to get the user to download and install the rogue. The Windows Performance Catalyst uses scare tactics with fake alerts  stating the …

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Windows Protection Master is a rogue which is installed through FakeCodec scams stating the user needs to update their Flash Player. The Windows Protection Master uses scare tactics with fake alert pop ups saying the computer is infected to get the user top purchase the rogue. Files and Locations: XP <Drive>:\DOCUMENTS AND SETTINGS\<USER>\APPLICATION DATA\Inspector-<Random Names>.exe …

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