Monday, September 28, 2009

Is SpyAxe a Reputable Spyware Removal Tool?

You probably already know the answer to this question. SpyAxe is yet one more rogue security program, but it advertises a little differently from most others. SpyAxe places an icon or two in your system tray, and displays security alerts through pop-up balloons. These incessant messages are meant to alarm you, so that you will download the free scan they offer to locate these infections. Many times, downloading the scan will automatically place SpyAxe on your PC, and it is spyware.

How else did it get placed on your computer if you did not download the scan? There are numerous things that may have happened. SpyAxe and other spyware applications usually install without your permission, and you don't realize it until you begin having problems. You may have gotten it when you downloaded music, or opened a spam email. Visiting unsecure websites may also be the cause. Sharing networks with others, using messenger tools – there are many ways this may have happened, but whatever the cause it needs to be removed.

Spyware programs like SpyAxe collect information about your online interests and can often access private information. If you have it, you may notice that emails and pop-up ads you get seem to be related to topics you have been searching on. Is this a coincidence? Most likely no: SpyAxe may have transmitted information it collected about you to third parties, who then send ads related to your interests. Your passwords and other information may be at risk.

Because most of these malicious programs have the ability to modify system files and run continuously in the background on each start-up, people often notice that their computer becomes slow or unstable. Spyware uses an enormous amount of system resources, which is often the cause of the poor performance. In some instances, your PC may even crash. The longer SpyAxe remains on your computer, the worse things may get. You should remove it promptly, but don't attempt to do this yourself unless you are an expert, and you could do severe damage to your PC.

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Tuesday, September 22, 2009

PC Antispyware 2010, Another Useless Rogue

PC Antispyware 2010 can join the list of thousands of rogue security programs that now exist. Like the others, this one tries to convince the user that their computer is saturated with security threats, and invites them to scan their PC in order to detect the files that are infected. PC Antispyware 2010 is from the same family as PC Security 2009 and Home Antivirus 2010, and should be removed if you already know that it is installed on your PC.

This application displays constant security warnings to the user, and tries to convince them that the security of their computer is in danger. While it looks legitimate to most users, it is a fake that is unable to scan your PC or detect anything. Actually, PC Antispyware 2010 is spyware, and performs most of the same actions others do -- it collects information about your interests and activities, and causes your computer to perform poorly.

Many of the signs that you are infected are common in all spyware applications. Your PC will most likely become slow, because PC Antispyware 2010 takes up valuable system resources and runs constantly in the background. This rogue is capable of modifying or disabling system files, changing network settings, and may be able to access your private information such as passwords, credit card numbers and other business data. In severe cases, your computer may even crash. PC Antispyware 2010 may also place more malware on your computer, and the longer it stays the worse things get.

This rogue is also capable of preventing you from installing other security programs, and it will likely block your antivirus to protect itself. It is highly advised that you remove PC Antispyware 2010 as soon as it is detected. Manual removal is possible, but taking this action can easily cause damage to your computer, because the process is complex and related files are hard to detect.

You may be curious as to how this rogue got placed on your PC. Most often they sneak through with other programs you download such as music, games or videos. Other common places for infection are when you visit questionable websites or click links in spam emails. PC Antispyware 2010 will install without your permission or knowledge as most other spyware applications do.

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Wednesday, September 16, 2009

WiniShield -- Don't Trust This Rogue to Shield You From Anything!

Heard of WiniShield? This rogue security program is from the same family as WiniFighter, and usually enters your system with the help of Trojan viruses and other malicious applications. Although it appears to be a legitimate spyware removal tool, don't be fooled. WiniShield is spyware, and there is nothing good about it. It will lure you with its promises to detect parasites and other threats so that they can be removed, but don't throw your money away – which is exactly what you are doing if you fall for the scam and purchase the product.

WiniShield advertises aggressively to the user through misleading security alerts. These alerts will pop up constantly, informing you that threats exist. If you download the scan WiniShield offers, you are most likely placing spyware on your own PC. WiniShield cannot scan your computer, so of course there is no way that it detects threats or parasites. Any results displayed are made up.

Just as most other rogue security programs do, WiniShield will use up system resources and memory, making your computer run slowly. In severe cases, your PC may even crash. WiniShield may modify or disable system files, change network settings, and collect information about your online searches. Your private information may be at risk as well, so you should get rid of this fake as soon as you are aware it has been placed on your computer.

Common ways to get WiniShield installed without your knowledge are by visiting malicious websites, downloading files, sharing networks and through spam emails. You won't know when it actually installs, but you will see the symptoms shortly after. Pop-up ads, non-stop security warnings, browser redirection and a slow running system are common signs. Things will only get worse, so you should not wait before removing this malware. While some may tell you to remove it manually, that is not advised unless you are an expert. Manual removal may cause severe damage to your PC.

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Tuesday, September 8, 2009

Scumware-Remover is Scum, Pure and Simple

Scumware-Remover is a rogue security program that presents itself to the user as a legitimate antispyware tool. Through aggressive and incessant security threat alerts, it tries to alarm the user by stating that security threats exist, and that they should scan their computer to detect these files so that they may be removed. Scumware-Remover is not capable of scanning your PC, so naturally it cannot detect or remove anything either.

Scumware-Remover secretly installs a browser hijacker, which modifies Windows internet explorer settings and sets the default page to smartsearch.com without permission. Like other malware, this one may install even more malware on your PC which only adds to the problems and potential damage that may be caused. Scumware-Remover is capable of modifying network settings, and disabling or deleting files that are necessary for your computer to perform normally.

The common symptoms of Scumware-Remover are generally like other parasites. Your PC may become slow to start up or browse, and just sluggish in general. Pop-up ads and security alerts will drive you crazy, and your browser may redirect you to strange websites. Scumware-Remover, like other malware, may collect information about what you do when you are online, as well as private information like passwords, credit card numbers, and other business data.

Most people get spyware on their computer without knowing it, doing things that are common like downloading files. Music, freeware and games are common culprits, and shared networks may also be responsible. You might also get infected with Scumware-Remover by visiting a malicious website, or clicking on links in spam emails. When you discover it has been installed, it should be removed immediately. You will know it when your computer starts acting “weird.” Manual removal is not advised because you run a high risk of damaging your PC. The process is difficult, and must be performed correctly in order to be successful.

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Friday, September 4, 2009

SpyShredder Shreds the Security of Your PC

SpyShredder is a rogue security program that carries a fairly high threat. It may install on your computer through security loopholes in your browser, or other common methods such as unsafe browsing, shared networks, and files that are often downloaded. SpyShredder will install without your knowledge or permission, unless you unintentionally put it there yourself by downloading the free scan offered.

SpyShredder works like most other fake spyware removal tools do. It advertises aggressively to the user, displaying security alert warnings often. These warnings are intended to alarm the user, and make them believe that files are infected, and that parasites exist. This is just another ploy to get the user to purchase the product, which is not able to scan your PC or remove any threats.

Like many other rogue security applications, this one is capable of many things. SpyShredder may modify or disable system files that are important for your PC to operate properly. It remains resident in the background, and runs constantly although the user is unaware of this. The symptoms caused by SpyShredder include a slow computer, pop-up ads and security warnings, browser redirection, etc. It may also place more malware to your computer, which only adds to the trouble.

SpyShredder actually spies on the user. Your private information may be accessed, and your online activities monitored. This information is often sent to remote third parties, so that they can send you ads via email or pop-ups that are related to what you search for when you are online. Personal passwords, credit card numbers and other business information are at risk, so removal upon detection is crucial. SpyShredder may be removed manually, but this is risky. It is a difficult process that requires locating all of the related files and values, and when not done correctly can cause damage to your PC.

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