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Worm.Win32.Sober is a fake alert that is designed to deceive the user into buying the rogue IEDefender application. Worm.Win32.Sober is a non-existent threat that is used only to confuse and threaten internet users and to lure them out of their money. Worm.Win32.Sober alert is generated by a Trojan Zlob that usually comes bundled with fake video codecs or under other dubious circumstances. Once executed, Zlob will display the notification "Critical System Error! Your browser was infected by Worm.Win32.Sober". If you click on it, you will be directed to IEDefender's home site where you will be prompted to purchase the commercial version of the rogue IEDefender program. In addition, the warning Worm.Win32.Sober messages may cause a sluggish performance of your computer, thus the immediate removal of Worm.Win32.Sober and Trojan Zlob is recommended.

Trojan.Win32.Gorshok.a is a Trojan name displayed in the deceptive warning message that is generated by the creators of the rogue IEDefender program. The alert with Trojan.Win32.Gorshok.a is intended to trick you into buying a commercial version of IEdefender. The fake Trojan.Win32.Gorshok.a warning message is the following: "Critical System Error! Your browser was infected by Trojan.Win32.Gorshok.a". Once you click on the fake Trojan.Win32.Gorshok.a alert, you will be redirected to IEDefender's homepage where you will be forced to buy the full version of this rogue anti-spyware program. Usually, Trojan.Win32.Gorshok.a is displayed by a Trojan Zlob, which downloads and installs itself together with fake video codec, often found in porno web sites. We recommend the immediate removal of Trojan Zlob, Trojan.Win32.Gorshok.a and IEdefender because they are a serious security risk to your computer.

IEsecurepages.com is a browser hijacker that redirects a user's web browser to www.iesecurepages.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. IEsecurepages.com only promotes fake anti-spyware products such as IE Defender, SpyShredder, VirusProtect, MarwareBurn and 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. IEsecurepages.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 IEsecurepages.com. Sometimes the hijackers prevent you from changing the homepage, or may allow you to temporarily change the homepage only to have IEsecurepages.com reappear later. So what do you do? Scan your system with an anti-spyware program and remove the spyware infections detected.

Policy analyst Bartlett Cleland warns that a patchwork of state spyware laws will end up having the opposite effect desired by proponents. By now we're all aware of the dangers of being connected to the Internet: viruses, worms and spyware. Fortunately, innovators have addressed these problems...

Millions of PCs infectedTelecoms watchdog OPTA has fined three Dutch firms and their two directors a total of €1m for the illegal distribution of spyware.…

Millions of PCs infected Telecoms watchdog OPTA has fined three Dutch firms and their two directors a total of €1m for the illegal distribution of spyware.…

IronPort Systems, a Cisco business unit and a leading provider of enterprise spam, virus and spyware protection, today announced that the Company has been positioned in the Leaders Quadrant of Gartner's Magic Quadrant for Email Encryption(1).

IronPort® Systems, a Cisco business unit and leading provider of enterprise spam, virus and spyware protection, today published a list of tips for avoiding spam and staying safe from online risks.

Enigma Software Group, Inc. , a technology and services company that creates and develops Internet Privacy Protection and Computer Security Software and Applications for Internet users, today announced a total of 3,823, new, renewal and third-party subscriptions for the week ending December 16th.