Spyware

AV Master, also known as AntivirusMaster, Antivirus Master or AVMaster, is a rogue anti-spyware program and a clone of Antivirus 2008. AV Master may infect your computer system with the help of either the Trojan Zlob or Vundo which are most commonly found bundled on fake video codecs. Once your infected with AV Master, it will prompt numerous fake popups and system notifications that interfere with your workflow. AV Master's fake messages are shown to push you into buying AV Master's licensed version. AV Master's messages inform you that the computer system is infected with a large amount of spyware, one the messages says: "WARNING! Attack Detected. Antivirus Master has detected possible harmful actions from remote computer on the network. Blaster/Sasser.variant worm behaviour detected. You have to register your copy to get full protection feature set and an ability to defeat upcoming threats. To begin online registration, please click "Activate now" button below." AV Master's creators have designed these messages only to scare you into spending money on a product that doesn't give what is alleges to deliver. AV Master is in the same trojan family as Advanced Antivirus, Vista Antivirus 2008, and Ultimate Antivirus 2008. AV Master may launch every time you boot your computer.

WinAntiVir, also known as Win AntiVir or Win Antivir 2008, is a rogue anti-spyware program and part of the XP Antivirus and WinAntivirusPro family. WinAntiVir was created to trick users to purchase its full version to supposedly remove spyware threats. WinAntiVir may install in your computer, with the aid of a Trojan called Zlob which is most commonly found on fake video codec downloads. As soon as you're infected with Zlob, it may flood your system with popups and fake warning alerts stating that your computer is infected with spyware. WinAntiVir may use its system scanner to emulate a scan and report a rogue list of spyware infections as a result. Do not click on any links provided by Win AntiVir, they will most likely redirect you to WinAntiVir's website to further purchase the full WinAntiVir program. WinAntiVir is a scam and should be treated as so.

Win AntiVir 2008 is a rogue security application, related to WinFixer. Win AntiVir 2008 will report nonexistent threats to you in an attempt to get you to purchase the full version of the program. WinAntiVir 2008 may be installed through drive-by downloads and other unscrupulous delivery methods. Win AntiVir 2008 program may monitor your websurfing habits through a BHO extension.

Cbeyond(R), Inc. (NASDAQ: CBEY), a leading IP-based managed services provider, now offers a Secure Desktop service, an integrated antivirus and anti-spyware solution for Windows PC systems. This new software provides small businesses with comprehensive protection, detection and removal of security threats, as well as the most up-to-date protection against the latest threats.

ATLANTA----Cbeyond®, Inc. , a leading IP-based managed services provider, now offers a Secure Desktop service, an integrated antivirus and anti-spyware solution for Windows PC systems.

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