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Safepageplace.com, also known as Safepageplace.com/xp and Safepageplace.com/vista, is a browser hijacker created to promote rogue anti-spyware programs, such as, Window Antivirus 2008, Ultimate AntiVirus 2008, AntiSpyCheck, AntiSpyware Shield, Win SpyKiller, among others. Safepageplace.com installs itself and some Trojan friends into your computer with one finale: computer system massive destruction. Once installed, Safepageplace.com may redirect your Internet browser to Safepageplace.com/xp, where rogue anti-spyware programs are sold. Safepageplace.com may run its fake system scanner to lure you into buying its products. Safepageplace.com may also show fake popups, like: "Warning! W32.Myzor.FK@yf is a virus that infects files with .exe extensions. It attempts to steal passwords and private information from the infected computer. Type: Virus Infection Length: 138,293 bytes Systems Affected: Windows 95, 98, ME, NT (all versions), 2003, Windows XP (all service packs) Systems Not Affected: DOS, EPOC, Linux, Macintosh, Novell Netware, OS/2, UNIX Technical details: Creates files in %Windir%\ directory. By default, this is C:\Windows. Adds values to registry keys: HKEY_LOCAL_MNACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run Scans the hard drive for .exe files and infects any executable files. Searches for passwords/information, which it may send to a remote attacker. Recomendations [SIC]: Click "OK" to download officially approved security software. Always keep your patch levels up-to-date." Safepageplace.com will insist on your W32.Myzor.FK@yfis infection, only to push you to buy the rogue softwares it advertises. Safepageplace.com is a clone of SafeBrowseNow.com, DoBrowSesecure.com, SecureArticle.com, ProtectStartPage.com and InstantSafePage.com. Safepageplace.com may boot every time IE or Firefox are launched.

A computer user is suing Microsoft over the company's Windows Genuine Advantage anti-piracy tool, alleging that it violates laws against spyware.

A computer user is suing Microsoft over the company's Windows Genuine Advantage anti-piracy tool, alleging that it violates laws against spyware.

Identity theft is continually on the rise. Spyware has become cyberthieves' method of choice for stealing personal and sensitive information. More and more people are connecting to the internet every day, yet most Internet users remain oblivious to how and why they should protect their computer and keep their personal information safe.