Rogue Software

  • GreatDefender

    GreatDefender is a great big scam. GreatDefender is the latest rogue antispyware software, or phony security program that rips people off. If GreatDefender has infected your computer, do not buy the software, you should remove it immediately. GreatDefender uses scare tactics to frighten people into buying this corrupt software. These scare tactics include: System scans…

  • AntivirusPC2009

    Is this the last rogue for 2009? The cyber criminals will probably ditch 2009 in their naming after the New Year.AntivirusPC2009 may still trick some people before next year though. The fraud tool downloads files on the system and detects them after a scan has been performed.

  • SystemCleanerPRO

    SystemCleanerPRO is a rogue antivirus program, or a complete scam. SystemCleanerPRO uses fake security alerts and fictitious system pop-ups that warn or infections to frighten users into buying the software. SystemCleanerPRO is a complete rip-off and should be removed form infected PC’s immediately. If SystemCleanerPRO has infected your computer, you may experience the following symptoms:…

  • Antispyware Shield Pro

    Antispyware Shield Pro is a phony security software, also known as a rogue. Antispyware Shield Pro uses fake security warnings and pop-up alerts to frighten people into thinking their PC is infected. Antispyware Shield Pro will not remove these supposed infections until you purchase the software. Do not fall for this scam, Antispyware Shield Pro…

  • APCProtect

    APCProtect is a phony security program, designed to rip people off. APCProtect uses scare tactics including false security warnings and system scan results that are false to frighten people into purchasing it. If APCProtect is installed on your computer, you should remove it immediately. if your computer is infected with this malware, you must remove…

  • Brittany Murphy SEO

    Just a quick note – the sudden death of Hollywood celebrity Brittany Murphy last Sunday (BBC report here) has prompted a spike in searches on the subject – and of course, an SEO attack. Users who click on a poisoned search result link will be redirected to a website that will display a scare message…

  • ProtectPCs

    ProtectPC’s is a nasty rogue antivirus program, or phony security software, used to scam people out of their money. If your PC is infected with ProtectPC’s you should remove it immediately. ProtecPC’s poses a serious security risk for all PC users. Symptoms of a ProtecPC infection can include: Web Browser redirecting spontaneously System scans that…

  • Malware Defense

    Malware Defense is a rogue security program, designed to look like legitimate security software. If Malware Defense has been installed on your PC more than likely you did not intentionally download it, it just appeared one day. Malware Defense usually infects a computer system with help from malicious advertising or a trojan found on a…

  • System Adware Scanner 2010

    System Adware Scanner 2010 is phony security software, made to look and act like legitimate security software. System Adware Scanner 2010 is a potentially very dangerous PC infection that should be removed from infected systems immediately. System Adware Scanner 2010 usually uses false security warnings and alerts to frighten people into buying the software. System…