Remove Antivirus 2010 Security Centre
Posted on August 2, 2010 by SpywareFix
One of the ways hackers gain funds is by peddling fake software. Antivirus 2010 Security Centre is one such scam. It spreads through the internet far and wide, sneaking into your computer through file sharing sites or illicit downloads. Once it embeds itself into your system, it will surprise you with an alert that your computer needs to be checked for viruses. Of course, this should bother you already since you did not install any such application on your computer.
In any case, you need to dump this program and fast. It will just annoy you with a constant stream of windows saying your computer is under grave danger and that you need to upgrade to the paid version of this app for it to be able to remove viruses from your computer. It’s all nonsense really and in all likelihood, it was the rogue app itself that put those viruses in there.
If you are thinking about paying, don’t! This bait-and-switch tactic will merely leave you with a lighter savings account but without any real solution to your woes. The best method is to remove this app entirely through a thorough cleansing of your computer (that doesn’t involve a reformat). Read on to find out more.
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Remove Earth Antivirus
Posted on July 18, 2010 by SpywareFix
Who would have thought that even anti-spyware would go green? Some hackers thought so and released the Earth Antivirus into the wild. Don’t be fooled; it’s not actually an antimalware app.
The typical modus of this software is to bombard you with pop-ups and virus alerts annoying you or scaring you until you pay to upgrade. Whatever you do though, do not send them any payment! Once they get their money, they are gone. And those viruses it supposedly found on your computer? Nothing but hoaxes so don’t worry about them.
To make matters worse, this software often puts your computer in a tight spot by placing various back doors in your system. This can become an avenue for other attacks on your computer from viruses to Trojans. Your precious personal and business information can be stolen under your nose by malicious programs. So you better get going on removing this badware as soon as possible.
Clean up your computer by going through our instructions below. You’ll surely have a spic and span PC after you do so.
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Remove Antivir Solution Pro
Posted on July 18, 2010 by SpywareFix
One of the many sneaky rogue anti-spyware apps plaguing the Internet is Antivir Solution Pro. Like its sibling Antispyware Soft, it spreads through illicit websites and tainted downloads from peer-to-peer networks. While it does require manual installation to invade your computer, you might inadvertently install it if you click on pop-ups from bogus websites selling online virus scanners.
Once it is in your system, it will create more pop-up that entice you to upgrade to a paid version. It uses scare tactics by saying your PC is infected by fake viruses that it has placed throughout your file system. If you’ve already paid for this, we suggest you immediately dispute the charge with your bank as this is not a legitimate application and will not clean your computer of any malware.
The reason that fake anti-malware programs should be removed immediately is that they disable removal tools and security applications once they get into your system. Furthermore, they compromise your system which can lead to other nastier malware getting in a wrecking havoc in your PC. It also opens a back door where malicious hackers can get in an steal personal information from you like your bank account numbers, credit card numbers and more.
You can easily remove this malware by following our instructions below.
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Remove Antispyware Defender
Posted on July 18, 2010 by SpywareFix
Antispyware Defender is another rogue anti-spyware to add to your watch list of apps to avoid. This type of software creeps into your computer through malicious websites and files you download from shady places. Once it installs itself, it will throw out a never-ending stream of pop-ups warning you about fake viruses that it supposedly scans for.
None of these are real though, just an elaborate plot to make you part with your money. So don’t pay for any upgrades it shoves in your face! If you want the pop-ups to stop though, you need to remove this scareware right away.
One of the side effects of having any sort of malware in your computer is that they compromise your security systems. You never know what doors they open for other malware to squeeze into. Before you know it, you might be losing cash from stolen bank credentials.
Stop the problem before it starts by wiping your computer clean of this malware. You might want to have this cleaned by a professional or maybe go an reformat your computer. You don’t need to though. Just try out our quick fix to solve it. Follow the instructions below for the solution.
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Remove AntivirusGT
Posted on July 10, 2010 by SpywareFix
One of the problems with surfing the Internet is that sometimes, something springs up and you’re just blindsided by it. Take for example this situation: you’re browsing around looking for news on an upcoming game or album from your favorite band, then this pop-up leaps out into the center of your screen. It’s a security notification from a program called AntivirusGT– your computer’s infected and it offers to help you out by cleaning those files for a small fee. You’ve just been hit by malware and this is just the beginning.
Most people will know immediately that this is a scam – but AntivirusGT isn’t just aiming to get your money. What this particular piece of malware does is first make sure it’s hard to remove. Next, is to start creating random files and folders. It then installs a keylogger and tries to create a secure backdoor to an IRC server so it can send out information about you to whomever is controlling it. This is obviously a very bad thing.
It’s a pain to remove one of these things once they take root. However, you can avoid all this hassle by being smart about the websites you visit and being careful about what you download. If you do get infected, normal procedures won’t work – malware like this have ways to block normal approaches to removal. For a quick and safe way to end your problems, read below.
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Remove AV Antivirus Suite
Posted on July 4, 2010 by SpywareFix
If you’ve been infected by AV Antivirus Suite, make sure you remove it and pronto! While most would say it’s just a harmless extortion program, this nasty malware can actually bring on the pain to your computer, so to speak. You see, malware like this invades your computer through illicit sites you visit or via peer-to-peer downloads. Once it establishes itself in your system, regular methods of removal will not affect this rogue anti-spyware app.
When launching a security program, this app will block it and say, “Application cannot be executed.” This means your system is fair game for other viruses and worms. Furthermore, AV Antivirus Suite will ask for you to purchase an upgrade to remove the dozens of fake viruses it supposedly detects in your system. Don’t buy it! Those are just fakes and this malware doesn’t actually remove anything from your computer. It also modifies your internet connections so you can’t download and install new antivirus programs to get rid of it.
You will need to go into “Safe Mode” and run a full system scan using a legitimate malware scanner. Check out our easy to follow instruction guide below for more details.
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Remove PC Defender Antivirus
Posted on July 4, 2010 by SpywareFix
PC Defender Antivirus is another type of rogue anti-spyware program that you see all over the Web. It installs itself silently in the background when you visit infected sites and before you know it, you’ve now got a free fake malware scanner in your system. It will try to drown you with virus alerts saying your computer is infected with this of has detected so-and-so Trojan. This is so they can upsell you get the paid version of the app that will supposedly remove all your problems.
Don’t fall for it! Their promise is pure hokum and they will not fulfill that promise. Even if they do, their rogue app was the one that put those viruses there in the first place and more often than not, they are just fake files as well to complete the illusion.
Even though it might just be an annoying app, bear in mind that it is still a piece of malware and so needs to be eradicated immediately. Furthermore, software of this type often tinker with your system settings and registry, making you more vulnerable to attacks by other more harmful malware. Read on for more instructions on how to get rid of PC Defender Antivirus.
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Remove System Guard
Posted on June 15, 2010 by SpywareFix
You would think that an ant-spyware named System Guard would have your best interests in mind. This is quite the opposite as this nasty piece of scareware will have you running for your wallet to ward off the viruses it supposedly has detected. You see, this software is actually malware and inserted itself into your PC while you were lowering your guard and opening that innocuous email or going to sites you shouldn’t have.
After making itself comfortable in your system, it then scares the pants off of you by saying that your computer is plagued by all sorts of infections. Don’t worry, all of these are fake and are all part of the elaborate deception to separate you from your money. It will try to offer you an upgrade, for a price of course, to remove all of these viruses from your computer. Don’t pay for it. Simply get rid of the program immediately to cure your woes.
Because this software was able to infiltrate your system’s defenses, what is stopping others from getting in as well? So you need to patch up your security holes by following the removal instructions below and getting yourself a legitimate and trusted (as well as real) anti-malware application to prevent this thing from happening again.
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Remove Defense Center
Posted on June 15, 2010 by SpywareFix
Like many other rogue anti-spyware, Defense Center is just pure hokum. In our world today, people are more easily scared than ever with wars, natural disasters and man-made accidents that threaten to disrupt our lives. Defense Center’s creators know this and are willing to scrape a few bucks out of you by selling you security protection the best way they know how - by showing that your system is already infected and that they have (amazingly) just the fix you need. Even the name of the program looks like it came straight out of Homeland Security.
It does this by breaching your privacy and installing itself into your computer. It then apparently scans your computer and bombards you with messages tapping into your fear center and hoping you fall for its fake virus scans, security alerts and other pop-ups. It will then say that you can get rid of all of these by just buying the upgrade to this software you didn’t even know existed in your computer until now.
Legitimate security applications do not do this and they do not scam you by holding your PC hostage. Like other software, you need to buy true anti-spyware programs and install them before you use them. You need to remove this fake software immediately since not only will it annoy you until you pay, it will also turn off many of the security features of your computer, making you vulnerable to attack. Follow our easy guide below to rid yourself of Defense Center quickly and painlessly.
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Remove Sysinternals Antivirus
Posted on June 15, 2010 by SpywareFix
Sysinternals Antivirus might sound like a very legitimate application. That’s quite true as Microsoft owns the Sysinternals brand and it is actually a site that provides tools for administering and monitoring Windows computers. Among other things, they also have a few anti-malware tools available though none of them are named Sysinternals Antivirus.
So while you think you can trust this rogue anti-spyware app, don’t! Like many others, it will merely offer up scans of fake viruses that won’t harm your computer at the least. It does this so it can extort you for money by saying that it can remove these malware in exchange for an ‘upgrade’ to the software. Don’t send your money to them!
It’s better to just remove this bad piece of software and get a true antivirus application instead. One of the reasons why you need to remove this is that it introduces security holes in your computer, making you vulnerable to actual malware. They can then steal your information, credit card details and any other data in your system that can be useful to them.
You can remove this program easily and painlessly though. Just follow our instructions below to be in the clear of this nasty infection.
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