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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