Thursday, November 29, 2007

DrProtection old-new misleading software

Famous interface+new engine = DrProtection 2.1
"DrProtection is a misleading application that may give exaggerated reports of threats on the computer. "
Symantec
"DrProtection 2.1 is a latest clone of well known DrAntispy rogue antispyware. It generates false positives to trick users into buying full commercial version of this useless program..."
Fix Computer Problem
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Wednesday, November 28, 2007

Adware.BndDrive infection - how to remove

Adware.BndDrive is a new adware program that will install meileading browser helper object and show "Internet Speed Monitor" popups.
Download Spyware Doctor with free scan to get rid of this malware.

Sunday, November 25, 2007

New Zlob hijacker - www.safetyonlinepage.com

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www.safetyonlinepage.com - new crap from Trojan.Zlob-x.a

"SafetyOnlinePage.com
is the latest browser hijacker that results from Zlob trojan infection. SafetyOnlinePage.com generates fake warnings about Myzor.fk@yf infection detected on your computer forcing user to purchase the paid version of rogue anti-spyware programs (VirusHeal, AntiVirGear, VirusProtect and others). SafetyOnlinePage.com may download and install additional spyware to track keystrokes, steal passwords and banking accounts. SafetyOnlinePage.com show deceptive pop-up ads that may appear as regular Windows tray baloon notifications"
www.safetyonlinepage.com technical details
www.safetyonlinepage.com removal tool (Spyware Doctor)

Saturday, November 24, 2007

DeusCleaner - aggresive pop ups. New misleading software

This application scans the system for privacy violations such as Internet cache files. The application frequently displays pop-up windows such as the above pay-for prompt. This prompt is also displayed after restarting the computer. The user must purchase the full version of the application to repair any violations it finds.
Technical details from Symantec
DeusCleaner Remover (Spyware Doctor)


Wednesday, November 21, 2007

ErrorInspector new rogue

New misleading soft:
"ErrorInspector is a new rogue anti-spyware that gives exaggarated reports about spyware detections and other security risks. ErrorInspector can be installed through system security holes or by trojan (usually Looksky or Zlob). This nasty application may steal your private data and download other spywares. ErrorInspector uses aggresive advertising in order to lure you to use its fake anti-spyware program."
Technical details

Tuesday, November 20, 2007

Zlob-x.a pop ups - new infection

Zlobbers developed new tactic, this parasite promote IEDefender:
"Trojan.Zlob-x.a displays an error message integrated in Google search results..."
Details on: Fix Computer Problem
and BleepingComputer forums


Monday, November 19, 2007

IEDefender fraud

The IE Defender infection is a Browser Helper Object installed in your Internet Explorer browser that hijacks searches you input into the Google and Yahoo search engines. These hijacked searches will state that you are infected and that you need to install the IE Defender rogue anti-spyware program. You will also receive popups that state you are infected when browsing the web. The reality is that all of these messages and alerts are fake and should be ignored.
Bleepeingcomputer forums - here you can find free removal instructions!
Download spyware remover - it will remove IEDefender automaticaly.