Spyware

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RegistryDoctor2008, also known as Registry Doctor 2008, is a rogue anti-spyware program that claims to be an effective registry cleaner. However, RegistryDoctor2008 is just another "problem child". RegistryDoctor2008 may infect your computer through a Trojan, such as Zlob, and issue a large amount of popups and system notifications stating that you're infected with spyware. If you're tricked into clicking one of the fake notification messages, you'll be redirected to registrydoctor2008.com to further download RegistryDoctor2008's licensed program. RegistryDoctor2008.com promotes RegistryDoctor2008 as a legitimate software to trick you into purchasing its full version. Moreover, RegistryDoctor2008's trial version is able to use its fake system scanner to emulate a scan and display a fake scan report, stating that you are infected with numerous spyware threats. Registry Doctor 2008 will use any means to redirect you to its homepage to buy Registry Doctor 2008's full program.

SecureExpertCleaner, also known as Secure Expert Cleaner, is a rogue anti-spyware program that installs in your computer system with the help of Trojan Zlob or other malicious methods. You may have also downloaded SecureExpertCleaner from a rogue website thinking it would remove your spyware threats. Once SecureExpertCleaner's trial version is installed, it will run a fake system scan to generate a list of spyware results that are supposedly found in your system. Along with this scan, popups and fake system alert messages may appear to "inform" you about your supposed infections. If you click on any of these messages, you'll be redirected to SecureExpertCleaner's rogue website (secureexpertcleaner.com) to further download Secure Expert Cleaner's licensed version. Secureexpertcleaner.com will promote Secure Expert Cleaner as a legit software, do not be tricked by its malicious tactics.

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