It also displays a fake security center application Antivirus Security Center, which recommends to register your Antivirus Protection software online. It is strongly advised not to do so, as it may cause some serious problems to your system. Please do not download, install or purchase any of the Antivirus Protection applications, and remove them if your computer has already been infected.

Malware Destructor 2009 gets into the system with the help of Zlob and Vundo trojans while surfing the web. It usually catches the user’s attention by uploading numerous popup advertisements or fake security warning messages. It also redirects the browser to some poorly built websites that imitate to perform system security scans and pretend to find various threats. After such ’scan’ is complete the user is advised to purchase the ‘full version’ of Malware Destructor 2009 in order to get rid of the infections. All this is nothing but an online scam, therefore we strongly advise you not to buy or install Malware Destructor 2009 into your computer. If you however already have this malicious application on your system, please follow the instructions on how to remove it.

WINDOWS SECURITY ALERT!
Lsas.Trojan-Spy.DOS.Keycopy is suspected to have infected your PC.
This type of virus intercepts entered data and transmits it to a remote server.
Windows Internet Explorer 8
“C:\WINDOWS\ie8\spuninst
Data interception was detected while visiting a website: http://

This is a fake security warning that should be taken only as a sign that your computer is infected with Malware Destructor 2009 which is an actual system virus. In order to remove Malware Destructor 2009 from your computer please follow the instructions bellow.

What Terminator 2009 does is perform fake system security scans in order to trick the users that their computers are infected and that they need to purchase the full Terminator 2009 program. Unfortunately this application is not able to remove the threats simply because they do not exist. As Terminator 2009 is a system infection itself it weakens the computer‘s security which might cause even more infections and some serious system errors or dysfunctions. Therefore it is strongly advised not to download or purchase any of the Terminator 2009 applications and to remove them upon detection.

When Contraviro gets into the system it reduces its performance as it uses a lot of computer’s recourses. It then starts performing false system scans and boasts to have found numerous threats and viruses, that actually do not exists. This is done in order to scare the user into purchasing the ‘full version’ of Contraviro that promises to remove all the infections found during the scans. However, none of this happens, because Contraviro is neither able to detect actual system threats nor remove them. It is only a scam made to steal money from the unsuspecting users. If you have Contraviro on your computer please remove it as soon as possible using the given instructions.

Once it gets into the system Malware Doc imitates the process of scanning the computer for viruses and pretends to find various threats. It then demands on purchasing the full version of Malware Doc so that it would remove the viruses and parasites found. It is highly recommended not to download, install or purchase Malware Doc as it is a malicious program made only to infect your computer and steal your money and your private information. Malware Doc should be removed from the system upon detection using the instructions bellow.

Protection System usually infects poorly protected computers with the help of backdoor trojans. Once this malware gets into the system it starts loading annoying ads seducing the user into buying the ‘full version’ of the program. It also performs fake security scans pretending to find a bunch of viruses and parasites and then again suggests purchasing the ‘legitimate Protection System software’. It is strongly advised not to download, install or buy any of the Protection System applications. Protection System is nothing but a computer virus itself which is neither able to detect any system threats nor remove them. Please follow the instructions bellow in order to remove Protection System from your computer.

Once on the system Wind Optimizer reduces the performance of the computer dramatically, loads numerous ads forcing the user into buying the ‘full version’ of the program. Please note that Wind Optimizer is not a legitimate Windows system optimization software and it does not improve your system performance. On the contrary, it is a malicious software that infects the computer with viruses and system parasites. It is very important to remove Wind Optimizer upon detection, following the instructions bellow.

Antivirus System Pro is distributed on several fraudulent websites, but it usually makes its way on victims’ computer with help of trojans. Once Antivirus SystemPro is installed, it generates fake warning messages pushing people into buying the tool for removing fake infections. Don’t trust alerts or scan results loaded by AntivirusSystemPro. The program is malicious: it messes up with computer performance and internet connection. It also displays bunch of annoying pop-ups.

Fatal error. Media system on your computer is corrupt. Update your sound and video codec immediately to resolve this issue.

VS CodecPRO may be distributed by different means too. It may be installed by trojans or it may infect computers via web browser exploits.

Do not trust VSCodecPRO and don’t pay for this fraudulent software.

Fast Antivirus2009 is dedicated to luring people into giving their money away. It offers paid license of software which doesn’t exist. FastAntivirus2009 displays falsified system scan and security reports. All the messages generated by this program are meant to scare users into buying full version of Fast Antivirus 2009. The application shouldn’t be trusted since it fabricates all the warning messages and it spreads with help of trojans. It is usually installed by Vundo trojan.

FastAntivirus 2009 is not only useless as anti-virus, but it’s also dangerous for both your computer and your wallet. Since Fast Antivirus 2009 is fraudulent, the scammers won’t refund your money after you pay. And if you keep the program it will make a PC run slowly. FastAntivirus2009 also makes it difficult to use other programs by loading numerous pop-ups.

Presto TuneUp Total Doctor is neither able to detect a virus, nor it can remove it. This software is only made to trick the user into purchasing its ‘full version’ and funding the production of more malicious programs by doing so. It is highly recommended not to install this application on your computer. If you however, already have Presto TuneUp Total Doctor in your system, please read the instructions bellow in order to remove it.

Secure Antivirus Pro is a new malicious software which is installed into your computer with the help of trojans (such as zlob). It activates without any notice and even without asking your permission. When installed, Secure Antivirus Pro imitates to scan your computer and displays fake reports and messages, such as:

"It seems that your computer is infected with W32:Virut virus. This threat has been designed to steal money, Internet accounts, send massive amounts of spam, and commit various kinds of fraud.
It is recommended that you remove this threat immediately to avoid participating in criminal activity.
Do you want to remove Virut now?"

Secure Antivirus Pro is just a scam, which tries to fool you into buying its non-existing full version.

When entered InternetSecurityMetrics.com gives you this message:

If you read it more carefully, you might even notice some grammar mistakes – one of the main features that help the user to easily distinguish malicious websites and software from the original ones. No matter whether you choose OK or Cancel, you are directed into the main website which imitates to be your system’s My Computer folder and performs a fake security scan. It then pretends to have found numerous trojans and viruses and suggests you downloading System Security 2009 in order to clean up your computer.

Do not trust this application and do not download it! System Security 2009 is a malicious program, developed from the infamous System Security rogue anti-spyware, which not only does not clean your system, but infects it with trojans and other parasites. If you, however, have already installed this malware, please follow these steps to remove it from your system.

WinActive AntiVirus usually infects the system through trojans or you may download it by clicking on the pop-up messages while browsing the web. These pop-ups warn you that your system is infected and suggest downloading WinActive AntiVirus to remove the infections. Do not trust these messages and by no means download this program!

What WinActive AntiVirus does is generate fake warning messages about system threats that actually do not exist, with the purpose of making the user purchase its ‘full version’. Please note that WinActive AntiVirus is a scam, it will not remove any infections from your system as it is an infection itself. In order to get rid of this parasite, please follow the instructions bellow.

Antivir System PRO infects the computer through trojans and browser-hijacking. Once the virus reaches the system it uploads the trial version of the software which performs a false computer scan and displays numerous warnings about malware, spyware and other threats that it had found on the system. This is done only to force the user into buying the ‘full version’ of Antivir System PRO, which, however, does not function as security software and does not protect the system. This parasite may weaken your PC performance and have a negative effect on your system’s capability to defend itself against other threats. Antivir System PRO is not a legitimate security tool and cannot be trusted, therefore it should be removed from your computer immediately.

Conficker.E is a computer worm which is a type of virus that spreads throughout the internet via e-mail attachments and network messages. However, it is different from most of the viruses as the worm is autonomous and has no need to be a part of some other program in order to multiply itself. This virus hides in the system, uses the computer’s resources and affects its performance. It might delete files or send emails without the user even knowing about it.

Conficker.E is the latest part of the infamous Conficker worm. Conficker.E does not only spread into new systems, but it also updates the ones that have been infected previously with the earlier versions of the virus. It spreads through MS08-067 exploit, so in order to avoid Conficker.E you should always keep your OS updated.

Conficker-E also has some additional features: it downloads W32.Waledac trojan and one of the malware programs Spyware Protect 2009.  Please follow the bellow instructions in order to remove Conficker.E from your computer.

Privacy Center, as most of the malware programs, infects the system without the user being even aware of it. The software is usually downloaded along with trojan virus which imitates to be a video codec. It then starts warning about fake spyware infections and suggest downloading Privacy Center which should solve the problems that actually do not exist. When the user installs the program, Privacy Center performs a false system scan. It pretends to find more viruses and security threats. Finally it suggests buying the full version, as the current one is not meant to perform the system cleanup and to protect your computer. However, this is just the way to steal your money. Privacy Center is absolutely useless and does not detect nor remove any viruses or infections from your computer. You are strongly advised to remove Privacy Center as soon as it possible in order to keep your system secure.

Personal Antivirus is a clone of the other two fake security software frauds - Internet Antivirus Pro and General Antivirus. Although this tool offers to scan your system for virus threads and to remove system infections, it performs no such actions. Personal Antivirus only generates fake security reports and demands you to purchase it so that it could ‘remove’ some none existing viruses. This program is a malware itself which means that instead of strengthening your computer’s security it only weakens it. Personal Antivirus should be deleted at once when detected on the system.

WinPC Antivirus usually infects the system through spam email messages, trojans or some other malware. Once it becomes active the program loads fake system scans, security alerts and warning messages about critical infections found on the computer in order to frighten the user and force into buying the full version of the software. However, WinPC Antivirus does not protect the system. On the contrary, it causes even more damage by slowing down your computer and flooding it with numerous fake error messages.

The only purpose of this program is to trick the user into buying its ‘full version’ which by no means should be considered as legitimate security software. If WinPC Antivirus has been detected on your PC it should be immediately removed by following the instructions listed bellow.

In most cases this software is installed to your computer by Trojans but it might also be downloaded voluntarily from the numerous fake websites. As the software gets on a PC, it immediately starts loading annoying security alerts demanding to purchase the full version. It also frightens the user that the PC is infected with spyware, malware or other similar parasites. As System Security 2009 is a fake program that does not perform any useful operations and does not protect your computer, it definitely cannot function as an anti-spyware. It is strongly advised to remove System Security 2009 from the system as soon as possible.

CoreGuard Antivirus 2009 might get to your computer through security exploits it can be downloaded through its website or you may get diverted into hidden trojan intrusion which leads to browser hijack. Once CoreGuard is installed it performs fake system scans and reports false infections that will not be removed until the full program is purchased. This malware also tries to remove your present antivirus programs from your computer as ‘unauthorized antivirus software’ and ‘it may conflict with CoreGuard Antivirus 2009’. All the alerts and commands are fake and must be ignored. The reported infections are not real, the license is fraud, and the software is illegitimate. If you have already installed CoreGuard Antivirus 2009 on your computer you should immediately remove it as it is advised in the instructions bellow.

Once your computer is infected, Virus Doctor starts a fake scan and loads tons of popus saying that your pc is infected. One of Virus Shield 2009 popups says:

“System Alert
malicious applications, which can contain trojans, were found on your PC and need to be immediately removed. Click here to remove these potentially harmful items using Virus Shield.”

Both Virus Shield 2009 and Virus Doctor use scare tactics to lure user into buyin full version. It’s just another one scam tactic.

WinPC Defender is another rogue antispyware program. WinPC Defender is a clone of malicious application called XP Police Antivirus.

Once installed WinPC defender performs fake system scan and generates fake reports stating that your computer is full of spyware threats. It’s usually installed as a fake video codec. It also shows fake firewall warnings:

Trojan detected!
A piece of malicious code was found in your system which can replicate itself if no action is taken. Click here to have your system cleaned by WinPC Defender

Firewall Warning
Hidden file transfer to remote host was detected.

It’s just another way to scare and scam you, cause WinPC Defender claims paying $49.99-$99.99 for removing imaginary threats.

Spyware Protect 2009 (SpywareProtect2009) is a rogue antispyware software installed onto your computer by notorious worm Conficker. Spyware Protect 2009 is a typical scareware - fake popups, fake scans, imaginary threats found, browser hijacking, fake search engine pages. It uses scare tactics to sell non existing full version and tries to steal $49.95 from you.

When Spyware Protect 2009 is beeing installed your computer will be bombed with fake messages and warnings.

If you look at your HOSTS file, you’ll fine some entries made by System Protect 2009:

• 94.232.248.53 browser-security.microsoft.com
• 94.232.248.53 spy-wareprotector2009.com
• 94.232.248.53 www.spy-wareprotector2009 .com
• 94.232.248.53 secure.spy-wareprotector2009.com

Web browser is allowed access only these domains:

• google.com
• yahoo.com
• msn.com
• live.com

And if you try to search for “spyware” or “protect” your browser will be hijacked to fake browser-security.microsoft.com page.