Zinaps is a rogue antispyware program, reports false or exaggerated system security threats on the computer. The user is then prompted to pay for a full license of the application in order to remove the errors.
A group of dangerous trojans which uses autorun.inf file to infect computer called autorun.inf trojans. Once infected with autorun.inf trojan your computer will display many popups, Internet Explorer start page can to be change, TaskManager and Registry editor can be disabled. Also autorun.inf trojan configures itself to run automatically every time, when you start your
Found some fresh corrupt anti-spyware tools: AdvancedXPFixer and DisableSpyware. These programs uses scare tactics (such as pop-ups and fake system notifications), infects systems via misleading advertising on free download, warez and porn websites, trojans and browser security holes. AdvancedXPFixer and DisableSpyware reports false or exaggerated system security threats on the computer. AdvancedXPFixer looks like WinIFixer.
XPSecurityCenter is a new version of WinReanimator. The program is a rogue antispyware. Usuallly, rogue antispyware infects systems via misleading advertising on free download, warez and porn websites, trojans and browser security holes. XPSecurityCenter reports false or exaggerated system security threats on the computer. The user is then prompted to pay for a full license
AntiSpywareMaster looks like AntiSpywareExpert, AntispywareDeluxe. The program reports false or exaggerated system security threats on the computer. The user is then prompted to pay for a full license of the application in order to remove the errors. Usuallly, rogue antispyware infects systems via misleading advertising on free download, warez and porn websites, trojans and browser
S!Ri.URZ and Bharath’s Security Blog reported about new rogue antispywares: Malware Bell and IE Antivirus. Malware Bell Malware Bell is a new version of IE Defender. VirusTotal shows Malware Bell installer: AntiVir 7.8.0.10 2008.04.25 DR/FraudTool.MalwareBell.F DrWeb 4.44.0.09170 2008.04.26 Trojan.Fakealert.525 Fortinet 3.14.0.0 2008.04.26 Misc/MalwareBell Ikarus T3.1.1.26 2008.04.26 Downloader.FraudTool.MalwareBell.F Kaspersky 7.0.0.125 2008.04.26 not-a-virus:FraudTool.Win32.MalwareBell.f NOD32v2 3057 2008.04.26 Win32/Adware.IeDefender.NDG
Softwarereferral infection is a hijacker. If your computer was infected, you got many popups, Internet Explorer start page changed to softwarereferral.com, blinking stopsign with X in system tray, continual system alert popups. Ignore these fake popups and use the free instructions below for removing the softwarereferral/safewebnavigate hijackers and any associated malware from your computer.
Sunbelt blog reported, found some new rogue antispyware programs. unigray.com spymaxx.com spywatche.com pcprivacytool.com thelastdefender.com thespybot.com spywareisolator.com pc-cleaner.com pc-antispyware.com MalwareWar.com DataHealer.com These can all be removed with the free trial version of CounterSpy.
VirusHeat is the fake anti-spyware, or rogue antispyware program. This program uses deceptive means for installation and purpose, may display fake scan results. This program usually installed itself onto your PC without your permission, through Zlob Trojan, Virus, fake audio/video codecs. Symptoms: Add/Remove Programs control panel entry: VirusHeat 3.9, VirusHeat 4.3 The hijackthis shows: O4
Security Toolbar 7.1 is an adware program that also installs rogue security applications and display false alert on compromised computer. Security toolbar symptoms. False pop-up saying you that “Your computer is infected”. Browser been hijacked to other websites. Fake Windows Security Center popup messages.
