Monthly Archives: October 2009

Desktop Defender 2010 is a rogue anti-spyware application, which was probably created by the same group of scammers who created many other fake programs, that are all spreading through the internet and DesktopDefender2010 is no exception. Desktop Defender 2010 tends to be installed via Trojan applications, such as Zlob or Vundo. These Trojans gain access to the computer via security holes. Desktop Defender 2010 can also be installed manually by the system user from the DesktopDefender2010 website. Once installed, this rogue uses well known schemes and tactics to coerce users into purchasing a licensed version of this fake anti-spyware. Desktop Defender 2010 might flood the user's computer with pop-up alert messages about fake infections and dangerous security problems. Of course, the claim following these pop-ups is such that these infections can only be removed with the full version of this rogue. Best bet is to remove Desktop Defender 2010 as soon as it has been detected. Read more »

Volcano Security Suite is the latest and greatest threat on the Internet to date. It is currently causing major problems for computer users all over the world. Volcano Security Suite is similar to VolcanoSecuritySuite and it also spreads in a similar manner. Volcano Security Suite will creep onto your machine, when you least expect it, it will do this via certain Vundo Trojans. Volcano Security Suite will present you with a false system scan that will proceed to scan your system for any infections or malicious threats. The truth of the matter is that the only real problem you have is VolcanoSecuritySuite itself, but you may not know this until it is too late. Read more »

SoftStronghold or Soft Strong hold is phony security software, doing what it was designed to do – scam! The main aim of SoftStronghold is no different to that of any other rogue application, to dupe and coerce computer users into purchasing the full version of SoftStronghold. Being associated with other rogue applications, the likes of Winifamily, this misleading application behaves quite similarly to other rogue programs. SoftStronghold makes use of fake warning notifications and system alert messages to convince the system user of foul play within the system. Usually the SoftStronghold system alerts will warn the computer user of spyware or malware infections being present =- when in actuality – there are none whatsoever… as soon as the user downloads and installs the full version of this application, that is when all the problems begin. If anything – remember only this: SoftStronghold is NOT an effective and legitimate security program nor is it able to detect and remove computer parasites. Read more »

Tre Antivirus which may be named TreAntivirus may sound like a wonderful new antivirus that is able to solve all your computers problems. The fact of the matter is that you will need a better and updated antivirus yourself if Tre Antivirus manages to get onto your computer. You will experience many computer problems, which range from annoying pop up messages, lots of fake security system notifications as well as fake scan reports. The problems that Tre Antivirus will cause you will be unbearable and endless. Tre Antivirus was made by the same Rogue program makers, who made 28 same looking programs such as Trust Soldier or Secure Warrior. Read more »

PC Scout is the newest fake antispyware program which may go by the name of PCScout. PC Scout may enter your system through malicious pop ups or banners or a Video Codec. At first it may show an imaginary system scan which will show that You have a highly infected computer. PC Scout will then proceed to offer you a solution to your problems in the form of a full version PC Scout which you can purchase. It will alert you to the factor that if you purchase the full version of PCScout, it will remove any dangerous threats which are on your machine. The reality of the situation is the PC Scout scan is false, the results are false and the full version is false. The only thing which is not false is the factor that PC Scout is dangerous and you need to get it off your machine as quickly as you can. Read more »

Active Security which also goes by the name ActiveSecurityis a fake and malicious rogue antispyware application. Active Security makes use of "scare tactics" in order to get people to try and part with their money. What happens is that once ActiveSecurity has installed itself onto your machine, it will start causing you many problems. What will happen, is that an online scan will be performed which will generate a fake scan result report. Read more »

Trust Fighter is the newest fake antispyware program which may go by the name of TrustFighter and is avclone of manu other same looking programs like Safe Fighter. Trust Fighter may enter your system through malicious pop ups or banners or a Video Codec. At first it may show an imaginary system scan which will show that You have a highly infected computer. Trust Fighter will then proceed to offer you a solution to your problems in the form of a full version Trust Fighter which you can purchase. It will alert you to the factor that if you purchase the full version of Trust Fighter, it will remove any dangerous threats which are on your machine. The reality of the situation is the TrustFighter scan is false, the results are false and the full version is false. The only thing which is not false is the factor that TrustFighter is dangerous and you need to get it off your machine as quickly as you can. Read more »

Pope Green Defender will not quickly heal and clean your computer. It does the complete opposite, Pope Green Defender will harm your computer, invade your privacy and try steal from you. The name is just part of the big scam in order to try and get you to purchase the full version. The full version is just a scam in order to get your money, so do not fall for it under any circumstances. Pope Green Defender or PopeGreenDefender may run a fake scan report which will result in fake scan report results. Do not be fooled by any of these results as they are again just a part of the malicious scam. When you are offered the full version for a small fee. Read more »

Trust Soldier is new on the Internet and is targeting victims everywhere. Trust Soldier or TrustSoldier plays on innocent computer users lack of knowledge with regard to computer security. Trust Soldier creates a scam and hopes that you fall for it. Trust Soldier enters your computer through a Trojan without your knowledge and then does a fake security scan. The security scan results will alert you that you have dangerous things running on your machine and that you should remove it immediately. Trust Soldier will tell you that the only real way to remove it effectively is to use an Trust Soldier antispyware removal program, which it will then present you with one. Trust Soldier will ask you to pay for this full version that promises to remove all the malicious things from your machine. Do not fall for this as it is a scam, don't purchase or download anything. If you should get Trust Soldier on your system, then you need to make it go away as soon as possible. Read more »

You can pick up Windows Smart Security without even knowing it, when you are browsing the Internet. Windows Smart Security which also goes by the name WindowsSmartSecurity will infect your system with the use of Trojans when you least expect it. Windows Smart Security will then install itself onto your machine and start doing a security scan of your entire computer. This is fake and there is nothing really scanning your computer at all. Read more »