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AntiSpySpider (AntiSpy Spider)

Bryan Michael — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 17:01:29 +0000

AntiSpySpider (AntiSpy Spider) is a clone of AntiSpyStorm fake anti-spyware. It is installed onto your pc through trojans (zlob, virtumonde) or security holes without any notice. Once installed, AntiSpySpider will load on Windows startup and will show fake warnings stating that your computer is infected with various Trojans, Viruses and other malware.

Not only does it cause your machine to slow down dramatically, it would also put your data in risk.

AntiSpywareMaster (AntiSpyware Master)

Bryan Michael — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 17:44:36 +0000

AntiSpywareMaster a.k.a. AntiSpyware Master is the latest rogue anti-spyware software installed onto your pc through trojan.virtumonde without any notice and permissions.
AntiSpywareMaster is very similar to WinPCDoctor and AntiSpywareSuite.

SpyMaxx Antispyware

Bryan Michael — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 12:58:04 +0000

SpyMaxx Antispyware is the latest rogue anti-spyware software installed onto your computer through trojan Virtumonde.

WinReanimator

Bryan Michael — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 18:29:11 +0000

WinReanimator is the the latest rogue anti-spyware software. It is installed on your computer by trojan Virtumonde (Virtumon, Vundo). It shows fake alerts like: "Windows has detected spyware infection! It is recomended to use special antispyware tools to prevent data loss. Windows will now download and install the most up-to-date antispyware for you. Click here to protect your computer from spyware!" It will lead you to www.winreanimator.com where you will be forced to purchase fake software. Do not buy this software and remove it from your computer with real anti-spyware software.

Virtumonde

Bryan Michael — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 23:19:15 +0000

VirtuMonde is an internet adware program. Once VirtuMonde is on your computer it monitors your browsing habits and fetches targeted advertisements which become visible on your computer. VirtuMonde is reported to record your keystrokes and display random advertisements. VirtuMonde Spyware will create a DLL so as to record your keystrokes and conveys the data back to the parent website. Virtumonde is also known as Virtumon, Virtumondo, Virtumonde.C, WinFixer.

source: http://www.removevirtumonde.com – VirtuMonde removal guide

WinFixer

Bryan Michael — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 07:28:14 +0000

WinFixer is an adware application which attempts to install itself and other malicious products every computer reboot. WinFixer also displays fake warming messages that your system has “severe system threats”. The objective of WinFixer, through its ability to display false messages, is to convince you into buying the full commercial version of WinFixer. WinFixer is known also as Virtumonde.