Spyware



September 27, 2007

SpySlay

Filed under: Spyware News — Spyware Parasites: Terms and Definitions @ 4:14 pm
SpySlay is a rogue anti-spyware program that uses deceptive tactics to trick you into purchasing their software. SpySlay pops up a fake security message similar to a Windows notification saying your PC is infected with spyware. This fake message is used to lure you into purchasing, downloading and installing their program to remove the imaginary spyware. Also if you visit SpySlay.com, it will redirect you to systemdoctor.com (System Doctor), which is another known rogue anti-spyware program. Although SpySlay may appear to be harmless, it is a security risk to your computer and it may actually expose you to more security threats by installing other malicious applications.

Safetyeachdaycom

Filed under: Spyware News — Spyware Parasites: Terms and Definitions @ 11:47 am
Safetyeachday is a computer hijacker that redirects a user's web browser to www.safetyeachday.com, pops up warning messages and a warning bubble from the taskbar announcing the computer is infected with spyware and that the user should download a spyware remover. Safetyeachday only promotes fake anti-spyware products such as AntiVirGear, SpyShredder, WinAntiVirus Pro 2007, Ultimate Cleaner and SecurePCCleaner. To restore the original default homepage, open IE > go to Tools > Internet Options > Type the URL address of your desired website > Click "Use Current" > click "OK". But restoring your hompepage manually does not necessarily mean that you've gotten rid of the spyware infection that brought on the homepage hijacker. Safetyeachday.com may be a sign that you've been infected with spyware or a trojan. If, when Internet Explorer starts, you see any pop up windows telling you about a rogue anti-spyware program and how to remove spyware, then you're probably infected with a trojan and you will continue to be hijacked by safetyeachday.com. Sometimes the hijackers prevent you from changing the homepage, or may allow you to temporarily change the homepage only to have safetyeachday.com reappear later. So what do you do? Scan your system with an anti-spyware program and remove the spyware infections detected.

September 26, 2007

Securityinfoherecom

Filed under: Spyware News — Spyware Parasites: Terms and Definitions @ 8:54 am
SecurityInfoHere.com is a dangerous browser hijacker that comes through the Zlob. SecurityInfoHere.com hijacks your homepage and displays fake warning messages in its attempts to trick the user into downloading a fake spyware application. If your computer is infected with securityinfohere.com hijacker then it is a serious threat to the security of your personal and financial information. SecurityInfoHere.com advertises and distributes rogue anti-spywares, such as AntiSpyGolden, AntiVirGear, VirusHeal. To restore the original default homepage, open IE > go to Tools > Internet Options > Type the URL address of your desired website > Click "Use Current" > click "OK". But restoring your hompepage manually does not necessarily mean that you've gotten rid of the spyware infection that brought on the homepage hijacker. Securityinfohere.com may be a sign that you've been infected with spyware or a trojan. If, when Internet Explorer starts, you see any pop up windows telling you about a rogue anti-spyware program and how to remove spyware, then you're probably infected with a trojan and you will continue to be hijacked by Securityinfohere.com. Sometimes the hijackers prevent you from changing the homepage, or may allow you to temporarily change the homepage only to have Securityinfohere.com reappear later. So what do you do? Scan your system with an anti-spyware program and remove the spyware infections detected.

besecuredtodaycom

Filed under: Spyware News — Spyware Parasites: Terms and Definitions @ 8:19 am
Besecuredtoday.com hijacker is a variant of Trojan.Zlob. It hijacks your homepage and redirects your IE homepage to "www.besecuredtoday.com". Besecuredtoday.com displays fake Warning messages stating that your computer is infected by W32.Myzor.fk@yf Trojan, for instance, which is not a real Trojan, and then it asks you to purchase other Trojan related rouge security programs such as, VirusProtectPro, SpyLocked, MalwareAlarm, AntiVirGear and so on. If your PC is hijacked by Besecuredtoday.com, then all your personal and financial may be in jeopardy because Besecuredtoday.com transfers back and forth information from the infected computer which makes it a potential for data security risk.

websecuritypagecom

Filed under: Spyware News — Spyware Parasites: Terms and Definitions @ 7:47 am
Websecuritypage.com is a dangerous browser hijacker that is doing the rounds in the Internet today. Websecuritypage.com hijacker is a result of Trojan Zlob infection. Websecuritypage.com is designed to change your Internet Explorer default home page and hijack the user's desktop. Websecuritypage.com will redirect your homepage to websecuritypage.com website which promotes rogue anti-spyware software products, such as VirusProtectPro, AntiVirGear, etc.Websecuritypage.com may pose a security risk to your computer and it should not be trusted as a safe website. It is recommended that you remove Websecuritypage.com Trojan immediately as to prevent additional harm to your computer and your privacy.

Getsafetytodaycom

Filed under: Spyware News — Spyware Parasites: Terms and Definitions @ 7:17 am
Getsafetytoday.com is a computer hijacker, which is installed through Trojan exploits and once executed it hijacks IE default homepage and redirect the user to "www.getsafetytoday.com". It may display an icon in the system tray and also show annoying popup alerts that look like the following: "Critical System Error", "Your computer is infected", "System Alert", "Trojan-Spy.win32@mx", "Internet connection speed decreased by 39%" and so on. Then it offers the user to purchase other rogue anti-spyware application, which will "fix" all the system errors. Getsafetytoday.com may pose a security risk to your computer and it should not be trusted as a safe website. It is recommended that you remove Getsafetytoday.com Trojan immediately as to prevent additional harm to your computer and your privacy.

Asecurevaluecom

Filed under: Spyware News — Spyware Parasites: Terms and Definitions @ 7:14 am
Asecurevalue.com is a computer hijacker that results from a Zlob Trojan infection. Once installed, Zlob.Trojan will produce fake security messages stating that your computer is in serious danger and with the help of asecurevalue.com hijacker, it will redirect your homepage to asecurevalue.com website which promotes rogue anti-spyware software products (such as VirusProtectPro, AntiVirGear , etc.). It is highly recommended to remove asecurevalue.com because it may transfer information from the infected computer to unknown servers which makes it potential for data theft.

asecuremaskcom

Filed under: Spyware News — Spyware Parasites: Terms and Definitions @ 7:08 am
asecuremask.com is a variant of Trojan.Zlob. It hijacks your homepage and redirects your IE homepage to "www. asecuremask.com". Asecuremask.com displays fake Warning messages stating that your computer is infected by W32.Myzor.fk@yf Trojan, for instance, which is not a real Trojan, and then it asks you to buy other Trojan related rouge security programs such as, VirusProtectPro, AntiVirGear, MalwareAlarm, MalwareWiped and so on. If your PC is hijacked by asecuremask.com, then all your personal and financial may be in jeopardy because asecuremask.com transfers back and forth information from the infected computer which makes it a potential for data security risk.

safeprojectscom

Filed under: Spyware News — Spyware Parasites: Terms and Definitions @ 7:01 am
Safeprojects.com is a browser hijacker which is a variant of Zlob Trojan. It hijacks your homepage and redirects your Internet Explorer to "www.safeprojects.com". Once installed onto your computer, Zlob will bombard you with hundreds of popup Warning messages claiming that your computer is infected. Warning messages may look like the following: "Critical System Error", "Your computer is infected", "System Alert", "Trojan-Spy.win32@mx", "Internet connection speed decreased by 39%" and so on. This is the way how safeprojects.com attempts to trick you into buying a rogue anti-spyware application (such as AntiSpyGolden, AntiVirGear, VirusHeal, etc.). Moreover, safeprojects.com may transfer back and forth information from infected computer to a third party which is a serious risk to the security of your sensitive information.

September 25, 2007

Awola

Filed under: Spyware News — Spyware Parasites: Terms and Definitions @ 10:44 am
Awola is a rogue anti-spyware application that is often downloaded and installed without user knowledge or consent. Awola is often downloaded and installed by a Trojan called Zlob. Once installed, Awola will display a fake security message similar to a Windows notification pops up saying your PC is infected with malware. Awola's warning message is used to lure you into purchasing, downloading and installing their program to remove the imaginary spyware.
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