Spyware



November 29, 2007

NextDoor Worm Spreads across MSN

Filed under: Spyware News — Chris Mannon @ 10:05 am

November 27, 2007

Hotmail / EBay Follow Up

Filed under: Spyware News — Paperghost @ 4:28 pm

Hotmail and EBay Accounts Hijacked? Look No Further

Filed under: Spyware News — Paperghost @ 12:14 pm

BackDoorGuardcom

Filed under: Spyware News — Spyware Parasites: Terms and Definitions @ 8:48 am
BackDoor-Guard.com is a browser hijacker that imitates the Windows Security Center. Usually, Backdoor-guard.com results from a Zlob Trojan and may be difficult to remove manually. Once executed, it will display you the following message: "You strongly need to FIX this problem! If you don't do it - all the information from your computer might be deleted! Press the button below to check for all harmful programs and viruses from your computer and get help to delete it". The purpose of this warning alert is to scare users and force them to purchase rogue anti-spyware applications or to call to paid telephone number (2.5 $ per minute) for "technical support" or "instant access". In addition Zlob Trojan may open up huge browser security holes to download new spyware onto your machine. This places any personal or financial information stored on your computer in severe jeopardy and represents a serious security risk, therefore we recommend to remove BackDoor-Guard.com and Trojan Zlob without delay.

ErrorInspector

Filed under: Spyware News — Spyware Parasites: Terms and Definitions @ 8:21 am
ErrorInspector is a rogue anti-spyware application that is usually downloaded and installed by a Zlob Trojan, through browser security exploits or other illicit mechanisms. Once executed, Trojan Zlob will generate exaggerated reports of registry errors on the computer, security scans and fake pop-up security alerts trying to trick you into purchasing the full version of ErrorInspector program. Do NOT purchase this application because it is designed only to lure Internet users out of their money. In addition, ErrorInspector may cause sensitive data loss, data theft, system unstability, and may download other malware on your computer.

November 21, 2007

Obtaining Passwords For Fun And Profit

Filed under: Spyware News — Paperghost @ 10:50 am

Zangcodec

Filed under: Spyware News — Spyware Parasites: Terms and Definitions @ 10:13 am
Zangcodec is a fake codec which is actually a Trojan download installer. Once executed, it will modify several browser settings and change your home site to a scam site. In addition, Zangcodec will generate unwanted and irritating popup advertisements offering to purchase rough security software.

Protectionwayscom

Filed under: Spyware News — Spyware Parasites: Terms and Definitions @ 8:38 am
Protectionways.com is a browser hijacker, which is a variant of Zlob Trojan. Trojan.Zlob hijacks your homepage and redirects your IE homepage to "http:// Protectionways.com". Protectionways.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, MalwareBurn, Antivirus Golden, VirusHeal, AntiSpyware Shield and so on. If your PC is hijacked by Protectionways.com, then all your personal and financial may be in jeopardy because Protectionways.com transfers back and forth information from the infected computer which makes it a potential for data security risk.

November 19, 2007

SpyGuardPro

Filed under: Spyware News — Spyware Parasites: Terms and Definitions @ 1:39 pm
SpyGuardPro is a rogue anti-spyware program that is often downloaded and installed typically through a Trojan named Zlob. Once you're infected, Trojan Zlob will show fake notifications of imaginary security and privacy risks to make you believe that Microsoft Windows is reporting a spyware infection. Although SpyGuardPro may appear to be a legitimate application for the removal of spyware, it may display false spyware reports during scan to lure you into purchasing SpyGuardPro.

The Myspace Band Hacks: A Victim Speaks

Filed under: Spyware News — Paperghost @ 9:12 am
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