Wednesday, October 7, 2009

Should You Trust SpywareQuake?

SpywareQuake is simply another product designed to take your money and give you nothing in return. This rogue security program displays aggressive and misleading security warnings to the user, informing them of security threats and infections that supposedly reside on their computer. If you have noticed that your PC is slow or unstable, or that you are getting bombarded by security alerts and pop-up ads, you may have spyware.

If you are familiar with these bogus applications, you know how they work. However, most users are not familiar with spyware so they may be easily persuaded to purchase the product, thinking it will remedy the problems they are having. SpywareQuake will offer a free scan to detect the threats it warns of. If the user downloads the scan, they will be shown the results which are mostly fabricated, or false positives of files that are infected but actually are not. We say these results are fake, because SpywareQuake is incapable of scanning your computer, so of course it cannot detect or remove any infection or parasite as it promises.

If this were all there were to worry about, it really wouldn't be such a big deal. Unfortunately, SpywareQuake can do some nasty things. Your private information such as passwords and business accounts may be accessed, and additional malware may be placed on your PC which will make it become even more unstable. Spyware runs constantly in the background, and may modify system files or cause your computer to crash in severe cases.

Where did you get SpywareQuake? That's a good question. It may have slipped through unbeknownst to you when you downloaded another file such as a game or video, or it may have come from a questionable website you visited. Spam emails are also a good way to get spyware on your computer. Wherever it came from, it should be removed at once to prevent further problems. You may attempt to remove it yourself, but the process is complex and puts your computer at risk of damage if not done properly. All associated running processes must be killed, and related files and values must be located in the Windows registry so that you can delete them.

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Tuesday, October 6, 2009

BraveSentry – With a Name Like That, It's Got to Be Good, Right?

Don't let the name fool you -- BraveSentry is another rogue security program made for the purpose of fooling innocent people in order to make a profit. The creators of this application design it in a way that it looks like a professional spyware removal tool, so that users will be convinced that this is the solution to their problem. Unfortunately, all of the fun things you do on your PC can lead to malicious applications like this one.

There are a few tell-tale signs that enable you to distinguish a fake antispyware tool from the real thing. Pop-up ads and non-stop security warnings are a sure sign that someone is trying to get you. These warnings will advise you that your computer is infected with all kinds of parasites, and invite you to download the scan to detect these threats. Once done, you will be shown results which are fake. Most likely, every person who uses the scan will get the exact same results, because BraveSentry cannot scan your computer. If it can't scan your PC, it certainly has no ability to detect threats. The whole thing is a scam to take your money.

Where do rogue security programs like BraveSentry come from? You may have unknowingly installed it when you downloaded another program, because these applications commonly piggyback on other programs. A friend could have sent it in a spam email, although they may have been unaware that spyware was involved. You may have visited a questionable website that was not secure. There are several ways this happens, but no matter how it got there it should be removed.

BraveSentry is like other malicious malware in that it can track your online activities and access private information. These fake spyware removal tools often place more malware on your PC, making it susceptible to all kinds of problems. Your computer will probably be slower than usual, and you may notice that your browser redirects you to websites you were not trying to visit. A changed home page or new toolbar in your browser are other symptoms.

Removing BraveSentry manually can be done, but taking this action is not recommended. It is difficult, and puts your computer at risk of damage if not done correctly. The best thing you can do is use a reliable antispyware tool to remove this rogue.

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