«Bloodhound.PDF.8 – Trojan Found!» Popup Description:
«Bloodhound.PDF.8 – Trojan Found!» Popup is a sign denoting that your system is contaminated with the dangerous rogue anti-spyware called Personal Antivirus or its updated version known as Alpha Antivirus. Actually, Bloodhound.PDF.8 is an existing malware program referring to the category of Trojans which is known to exploit some weak spots in Adobe Acrobat reader to implement malicious activity. However, this time Bloodhound.PDF.8 is used only as a dummy to scare people into thinking their PCs are seriously infected. This fake menace will be communicated through “Bloodhound.PDF.8 – Trojan Found!” pop up which reports a “heuristic detection” and recommends eliminating the threat by choosing the “Block” option on this fake notification. The thorough analysis of cases when “Bloodhound.PDF.8 – Trojan Found!” pop up appeared
Antiwareprotect.com Description:
Antiwareprotect.com is home to the devastating spyware remover called Spyware Protect 2009 . As a rule, you hit Antiwareprotect.com domain after your PCs is attacked by backdoor trojans that hijack the web browser and illicitly redirect it. Another way to visit Antiwareprotect.com is clicking a link presented on a bogus warning page alarming you about insecure internet activity. When you find yourself on Antiwareprotect.com, you will see advertising of Spyware Protect 2009 which will be described as a cutting-edge anti-malware tool capable of eliminating pretty much any malicious programs. This browser redirecting story will continue until you take steps to get rid of the hijacker, i.e. remove the corresponding trojans, in other words. It’s important to refrain from downloading any software from Antiwareprotect.com because the “featured” product is a devastating
Malware Catcher Description:
Malware Catcher (aka MalwareCatcher) is a dangerous clone of the infamous rogue anti-spyware applications known as Rapid Antivirus, Virus Melt and Virus Sweeper. The relation to Rapid Antivirus scareware is most obvious because the FAQ bookmark on Malware Catcher official website (malwarecatcher.net/faq.php) even has Rapid Antivirus screenshots (probably, by mistake – but NOT due to some incredible coincidence for sure). Judging by the scope of its predecessors’ cyber-devastation, Malware Catcher is probably not going to fall behind. Actually, Malware Catcher infiltrates target computers through the use of affiliated trojans which enable malware intrusion without user authorization and even awareness. When inside and operating, Malware Catcher displays misleading scanners accompanied
PC Privacy Defender Description:
PC Privacy Defender (also known as PCPrivacyDefender) is a fake spyware remover that installs on computers without user authorization. Since PC Privacy Defender is a typical rogue anti-spyware program, it displays fake warning messages and misleading scanners that report multiple privacy risks and other violations on your machine. These scanners and pop-ups are triggered by the trojans which installed PC Privacy Defender onto the compromised computer, in the first place. The objective of the above-mentioned alerts and scans is to scare the unsuspecting users into installing the paid commercial version of the rogue utility under consideration. Purchasing PC Privacy Defender license is nothing but a waste of money, so refrain from doing so. Another side effect of PC Privacy Defender residing on your computer
Virus Shield 2009 Description:
Virus Shield 2009 (aka Virus Shield or VirusShield 2009) is a rogue spyware remover from the same rogue anti-spyware group as Virus Doctor , which is a devastating malware program that infected numerous computers all over the world. Virus Shield 2009 spreads through backdoor trojans that sneak past the system authentication traps and therefore get on board totally undetected. Upon obscure intrusion, these trojans will start triggering their misleading popup alerts or system tray notifications that alarm the users about hazardous infections inside. When these pop-ups are clicked, you unknowingly install the trial version of Virus Shield 2009. Once inside and operating, Virus Shield 2009 trialware repeatedly scans your computer for malware and reports multiple parasites you urgently need to get rid of.
PCAntiMalware Description:
PCAntiMalware (also known as PC AntiMalware) is a rogue anti-spyware utility that claims to detect computer infections but only misinforms PC users in fact. Similarly to other rogue anti-spywares of its species ( Cleaner2009, AntiMalwareSuite ), PCAntiMalware is advertised through Zlob or Vundo Trojans which challenge the computer security and get inside using backdoor techniques, i.e. without you knowledge and any authorization. These Trojan trespassers issue exaggerated popup alerts or system tray notifications that aim to alarm you about malware resident on your computer. If you click on such popup warnings (even to close them), you will automatically trigger the procedure of PCAntiMalware freeware installation. This trial version of PCAntiMalware will then flood your system with its fake scanners and more of those bogus popup alerts that report multiple infections on your machine.
PC Codec Pack Description:
PC Codec Pack (aka PCCodecPack) is a fake program which is introduced to a new victim’s system through its misleading error messages. PC Codec Pack infiltrates computers through trojans that dodge the authentication barriers and remain undetected all the way. When on board, these backdoor trojans issue fake alerts claiming you cannot view multimedia content unless you update your media codec. If you click to find out more, you will be diverted to the misleading web page at Pc-codec-pack.com which contains adware that persistently pushes PC Codec Pack software. On Pc-codec-pack.com, PC Codec Pack is described as an all-in-one codec capable of significantly improving multimedia quality and providing advanced encode options. The whole strategy pursues the goal to make you waste your money for purchasing something
AntiVirus360Remover Description:
AntiVirus360Remover (aka AntiVirus360 Remover) is a new fake anti-spyware program marketed as a solution to exterminate adware, spyware and other unwanted software from your computer. The promo campaign of AntiVirus360Remover is based on its primary goal – to remove Antivirus 360 and all attendant infections. FYI: Antivirus 360 is an aggressive and very widespread rogue anti-spyware that infected millions of computers all over the planet. In case with AntiVirus360Remover, the whole thing looks kinda strange because a rogue anti-spyware propagates by allegedly being able to remove another rogue anti-spyware. Sounds too intricate to comprehend, but let’s give it a try. The basic design features of AntiVirus360Remover testify to its relation to the fake spyware remover called Smitfraud Fix Tool, these malwares differ only slightly – in their denominations and minor GUI elements.
Totalvirushield.com Description:
Totalvirushield.com website pushes the related rogue anti-spyware called System Security 2009 (aka System Security) and uses totally illegal methods for this promotion. In fact, Totalvirushield.com forges an online scanner that imitates the PC checking activity aiming to expose malware threats resident on your computer. If you ever visited Totalvirushield.com, the most likely reason for this visit is forced browser redirection performed by trojans. Anyway, if you hit Totalvirushield.com domain, make sure you don’t click anything there or, even worse, download any suggested software. All the popup alerts and the scanner itself displayed on Totalvirushield.com are fictitious and must be ignored. However, just closing the browser window will not resolve the problem as the redirections will keep occurring until you get rid of the trojans causing them.
FreeCoverOnline.cn Hijacker Description:
FreeCoverOnline.cn looks like a website hosting an antivirus scanner, but it’s NOT a safe domain. FreeCoverOnline.cn is sponsored by its affiliated dangerous rogue anti-spyware called Antivirus Plus (aka AntivirusPlus). Hitting FreeCoverOnline.cn does not take place like an ordinary site-visiting procedure because you will get redirected to that domain in most cases. Browser diverts are the prerogative of Trojan viruses, so if FreeCoverOnline.cn redirects your online surfing, you should detect and remove the trojans that are sure to reside on your PC. FreeCoverOnline.cn mimics an online antivirus scanner that runs through your system disks and folders in search of infections. However, since Antivirus Plus is a fake anti-spyware tool, its scanner is just as fictitious and must not be trusted.