Total Rogue Antispyware parasites in our DB: 828
Rogue Antispyware added today: 1
WHAT ARE ROGUE ANTISPYWARE
Rogue Antispyware are parasites that mimic legitimate antiviruses and anti-spyware programs. These programs do not have real security application capabilities. Rogue Anti-Spyware programs come without any real parasite database and all parasites they detect are predefined in their code. These fake anti-spyware programs will refuse to fix any of the infections without paying for them first. More...After the payment, some will claim that infections are cleaned up, and some will ignore the payments at all. This classifies rogues as subsection of Malware.
Newest Rogue Antispyware
Windows Guard Tools is a rogue anti-spyware program from the Fake. Vimes malware family. This rogue anti-spyware program is promoted mostly via Trojans and exploit packs but it can also come via spam messages and misleading notifications on popular social networks. More...
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Windows Safety Maintenance is a rogue anti-spyware program from the Fake. Vimes malware family. This fake program is promoted and installed mostly via Trojan droppers that come from fake online virus scanners and infected websites. More...
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Windows Multi Control System is a rogue anti-spyware program that is being distributed via the use of fake online virus scanners and trojans that come moslty from infected websites and spam emails. Once installed, this rogue anti-spyware program reports false scan results and displays fake security alerts about non-existing system security threats and critical malware infections. It claims that you must purchase the rogue anti-spyware program to remove those threats and to ensure further system protection against malware. More...
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DATABASE OF Rogue Antispyware PARASITES
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Internet Security is a fake antivirus program that was designed by computer hackers in order to steal money from random ...
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Internet Security 2012 is a fake antivirus that is distributed by the same gang pushing fake HDD rogue optimizers such a...
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Security Shield is a rogue anti-spyware program from the same family as System Tool and Security Tool. Once installed, i...
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Smart Fortress 2012 is a rogue anti-spyware program that uses various misleading methods to scare you into thinking that...
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System Check is a fake defragmenter that shouldn't be left on your computer although you have never actually installed i...
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007 AntiSpyware is a potentially unwanted application that may report fake computer security threats. This program can b...
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A-Fast Antivirus is a rogue anti-spyware program that uses misleading methods to scare users into thinking that their co...
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Active Antivir is yet another rogue anti-spyware application that intentionally displays false scan results and bogus se...
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Active Security is a misleading application from the same family as Protection System and CoreGuard Antivirus 2009. The ...
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Additional Guard is a misleading anti-spyware application, fake spyware removal tool. Basically, it is just a rename of ...
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AdProtect is a rogue anti-spyware program, fake spyware remover. This misleading tool is usually installed without user'...
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Advanced Antispyware Solution is a rogue anti-spyware application that gives false security reports of dangerous threats...
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Advanced Antivirus Remover is a misleading security application that uses false scan results and fake security alerts to...
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Advanced Defender is a rogue anti-spyware program that is promoted and installed through the use of malicious software, ...
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Advanced PC Shield 2012 is a corrupted antivirus, rogue anti-spyware, that is distributed by using illegal and offensive...
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Advanced Security Tool 2010 is a rogue security program that use deceiving methods to trick you into thinking that your ...
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Advanced Spyware Detect is yet another rogue anti-spyware application. The main purpose of this rogue is to scare the us...
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Advanced Spyware Detector is another rogue anti-spyware application, fake spyware remover. Like many similar rogue progr...
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Advanced Virus Protection is a misleading security application that displays false or exaggerated scan results and fake ...
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Advanced Virus Remover is a rogue security application promoted through the use of Trojans, fake advertisements and onli...
HOW TO REMOVE ROGUE ANTISPYWARE
Rogue Anti-Spyware programs are related to adware. That is, they aggressively promote their services. In some cases they block regular PC functions like task manager to simulate heavy infections and force people into spending money. Differently from regular Adware, Rogue Antispyware programs advertise their own services only.
Rogue AntiSpyware are spread by Trojans usually. That is they are either downloaded by trojans infecting PC or are distributed as fake software updates, codecs and alike. Quite often browser, JAVA or Flash vulnerabilities are used to infect PCs as well. In some cases, users can not tell how they got Rogue Anti-Spyware infection.
Rogue Anti-Spyware programs are quite difficult to remove because of their ability to disable regular antiviruses and Anti-Spyware programs. This is especially true for regular antivirus packages that have limited protection against malware attacks. Some Rogue parasites come with additional trojans and rootkits, that make removal especially difficult.
Examples of Rogue AntiSpyware parasites:
Security Tool - this parasite is best know Rogue parasite from 2009 till 2010. It has quite generic name and reputable design that made people believe that they pay for real thing. Security Tool makers produced tons of rogues with similar design and capabilities.
AVG Antivirus 2011 - this rogue mimics name of legitimate antivirus package. It tries to cash in by misusing good name of AVG antivirus. There are several other parasites that have similar names to regular programs.
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Recommended software:
| Malwarebytes Anti Malware |
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| There are loads of malware removers on the net today and most of them are lightweight applications, which usually means they’re fast and don’t have many features. One such... |
| SpyHunter |
 (89/100) |
| SpyHunter is a quite simple, but yet highly effective spyware remover with an easy-to-use interface. This program is an excellent choice for users, who are not computer savvy, but... |
| Spyware Doctor |
| (87/100) |
| Spyware Doctor is a very powerful, but yet highly user-friendly spyware remover, made by PC Tools, reputable computer security experts. This product provides effective and easy-to-manage... |
| STOPzilla |
| (86/100) |
| STOPzilla is a powerful anti-spyware program that detects, blocks, and removes malicious software allowing users to surf the Web not worrying about spyware, Trojan horses, and viruses.... |
| XoftSpySE Anti Spyware |
 (84/100) |
| XoftSpySE, an anti-spyware program made by ParetoLogic, Inc., is a simple, but effective on-demand scanner with the typical set of functions but very easy to install and use. Trial version... |
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