Antivirus Live is a harmful application that is promoted as a security program on its own fake security websites. Antivirus Live can easily get peoples trust by exhibiting a fabricated virus scanner and detecting dozens of threat on computer. It seems that author created this malware only to deceive computer users and get their attention to purchase the registered version of product. Aside from that, Internet access will be redirected to an error page stating insecure Internet activity and clicking on a given solution will bring user to a payment page. It will prompt to pay the program in order to restore computer’s normal activity.
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Spyware Defender 2009
If you think that Spyware Defender 2009 is a program that can help you combat spyware and other sorts of computer threats, think again. Spyware Defender 2009 is included in the lists of rogue security application and known to be associated with a Trojan that propagate it over the Internet and e-mail. This malicious program can also be downloaded unknowingly by getting executable programs from an unknown websites that are already infected. Its presence on the system can be evidently witness with a series of pop-up alers messages stating that computer is in danger and a threat was detected. Spyware Defender 2009 will also exhibit its own virus scan after a successful installation and each time Windows is started.
Remove System Warrior
System Warrior is a counterfeit security program originating from the authors of the WiniSoft family of fake security programs. This malware invade a computer together with a Trojan that can disable your installed antivirus software. Thus, it may prevent possible detection. System Warrior will set itself to run on Windows start-up by making changes on the registry by adding its own entries. The Trojan that is part of it can embed a code into legitimate Windows file also to process malware start-up.
Remove System Fighter
System Fighter is a new rogue program from the family of malware authors that operates to develop, spread and sells various fake security software on the Internet. This malware can be obtained in two ways. First, if user pays a visit to a web site and click on prompts in order to download a multimedia codec hoping to view online movies. Second, users may download System Fighter Trojan they visit a malicious website that pretend as a SystemFighter – Online Protection, a fake online virus scanner.
Remove System Veteran
System Veteran is another fake security software that propagates on its own web site and promoted as Windows Security software. It promises to remove virus and all sorts of computer threats. Just like BlockProtector, BlockKeeper and BlockScanner who is a member of a large rogue family where System Veteran also belong, they share the same console and technique to induce users to download and install their product. Trojan will spread to infect users at the first stage of the attack. Internet browsers will be redirected to a fake error page called SystemVeteran – Online Protection that is responsible for the installation of this program on to visitor’s computer.
Remove Block Protector
Block Protector will disguise as an antivirus program for Windows operating system. This program is included in the category of rogue because of its affiliation with the large group of malware. These unwanted programs are promoted over the Internet using deceitful tactics. The program can be acquired by visiting a malicious web site that has a title “BlockProtector – Online Protection.” You may also obtain the malware if you were infected with a Trojan that can download and execute this malware on computer.
Remove MaCatte
MaCatte Security Center is a rogue antivirus program that uses the template of legitimate Antivirus program McAfee. MaCatte Antivirus Protection 2009 is being hosted on its own website and being promoted to deliver award-winning protection against viruses, spyware, worms and hackers. These mentioned functionalities were found out to be not realistic because MaCatte files installed on computers does not have enough components to perform as such.
Remove Block Keeper
Block Keeper or commonly known as the BlockKeeper Virus is a malicious computer security application that was categorized as rogue by computer security experts because of its illegal activities once inside the system. Block Keeper will configure itself to load during Windows start-up and prevent antivirus programs from running. It will also block Internet access and redirect web page to an unknown websites. Block Keeper can also modify system settings that can disable various Windows functionalities such as Task Manager, Windows Registry and Folder Options.
Block Scanner
Block Scanner is a virus or commonly called as rogue security application distributed on computers by means of Internet. Users may get infected with Block Scanner by visiting a malicious websites that can easily drop and install it on computers without users consent. Once inside the computer, Block Scanner will pop-up warning messages about security risks and advise to remove it by purchasing the registered version of the program. It will also disguise as a BSoD with title BlockScanner – Online Protection.
Remove Block Watcher
Block Watcher or sometimes called the BlockWatcher virus is a fake security application that may cause an infected computer to display overload of pop-up security alerts. Block Watcher intentionally did this to mislead computer users and makes them think that computer is in great risks of virus attack. This method was commonly utilize on the operation of rogue security applications.