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Secure Antivirus Pro

Bryan Michael — Mon, 18 May 2009 13:13:15 +0000

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.

Antivirus Lab 2009

Bryan Michael — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 07:14:23 +0000

Antivirus Lab 2009 (AntivirusLab2009, AntivirusLab 2009) is a rogue antispyware software, a clone of AntiSpyCheck. Antivirus Lab 2009 is installed via Zlob Trojan what include SpywareQuake, SpyFalcon, and AntiSpyCheck. Once the AntivirusLab 2009 is installed it perfoms antimalware scan and shows fake alerts like this:

System has detected a number of active spyware applications that may impact the performance of your computer. Click the icon to get rid of unwanted spyware by downloading an up-to-date anti-spyware solution.

Zlob trojan popup (Zlob popup)

Bryan Michael — Thu, 01 May 2008 11:11:18 +0000

If u faced popup saying:
"System Error. Your System is infected by Zlob trojan, It’s very dangerous for your system. Click OK to download antimalware application to clean your hard disk."
it means that u really have Zlob trojan in your computer. It’s very nice when trojan reports about itself, but not then when it suggests to download rogue anti-spyware software.
Do not download suggested software and remove trojan zlob from your computer.

Sgoblxtm Toolbar

Bryan Michael — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 19:36:51 +0000

Sgoblxtm Toolbar is the latest version of well known trojan zlob toolbar. It may be installed through browser exploits or trojans such as Video Access codec. Sgoblxtm Toolbar displays this message:
Warning: possible spyware or adware infection! Click here to scan your computer for spyware and adware
Just like all versions of zlob this fake toolbar slows down computer and tries to scare you into buying fake anti-spyware software.

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.

SysCleaner

Bryan Michael — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 18:53:21 +0000

SysCleaner – rogue anti-spyware software installed through trojan zlob.

Puresafetyhere.com

Bryan Michael — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 18:41:03 +0000

Puresafetyhere.com is a browser hijacker page or homepage for computers infected with variants of Trojan.Zlob. This trojan can be obtain by downloading fake media codecs or software exploits.
Puresafetyhere.com website pops up fake message saying that you have spyware in your computer. If you click OK you will be redirected to such products as WinSpykiler, a clone of Antispyware Shield.

Ekvgsnw Toolbar

Bryan Michael — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 16:53:33 +0000

Ekvgsnw Toolbar is another Zlob related toolbar which generates fake erorrs like:
"Warning: possible spyware or adware infection! Click here to scan your computer for spyware and adware…"
and pushes user to download and purchase rogue anti-spyware software. Four buttons in The Ekvgsnw Toolbar – Remove Popups, Scan Spyware, Security Test, Spam Protection lead to fake anti-spyware software.

The Egodktf Toolbar

Bryan Michael — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 16:52:28 +0000

The Egodktf Toolbar is the latest clone of Zlob trojan. Symptoms are the same as The Epxonwo Toolbar’s. It usually attacks Internet Explorer and shows fake error messages and warnings that your system is infected with spyware like this:
Warning: possible spyware or adware infection! Click here to scan your computer for spyware and adware.
The Egodktf Toolbar tries to scare you into buying fake anti-spyware software. Do not buy and remove this nasty trojan.

StorageProtector

Bryan Michael — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 20:42:16 +0000

StorageProtector is a fake anti-spyware / anti-malware application, which is installed by trojans such as trojan.zlob or trojan.downloader. StorageProtector will show fake popups in systray claiming that you have spyware in your computer. It does not remove any spyware or malware, just force you to buy commercial version of rogue anti-spyware.

Zlob.VideoAccess

Bryan Michael — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 20:17:38 +0000

Zlob.VideoAccess is very familiar to Zlob.Trojan malware. Zlob.VideoAccess may hide as a video codec for playing some vide files. Zlob.VideoAccess may use deceptive tactics and strategies to install itself secretly onto your computer, and may open up a backdoor security hole so malicious users could attack your computer, install additional spyware content or steal your information. Zlob.VideoAccess may also install rogue anti-spyware programs and deliver excessive numbers of pop-up advertisements which may be difficult to control.

Zlob.MediaCodec

Bryan Michael — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 20:13:38 +0000

Zlob.MediaCodec is a trojan downloader that calls itself as a Codec installer, which is needed for playing a file in Windows Media Player. Zlob.MediaCodec may come bundled with fake anti-spyware programs such as SpywareQuake, SpySheriff or PestTrap. After installation Zlob.MediaCodec opens up a backdoor security hole, allowing remote attackers to control your computer, execute programs, download additional malware, and steal personal data and credit card information. Be aware of this Trojan.

Zlob

Bryan Michael — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 19:35:40 +0000

Zlob is a Trojan backdoor and once Zlob infects your computer it will allow attackers to control your system. Control will be from a remote machine where Spyware can be installed and personal information (credit card numbers) will be recorded without your knowledge or consent. Once Zlob gains the upper hand on your system it continues, through various commands, to weaken you PC security making it increasingly venerable to further parasite attack.

The Zlob Trojan may also install rogue anti-spyware programs (such as VirusRescue) and open excessive pop-up advertisements trying to get you to register them. Zlob is known to be affiliated with SysProtectionPage.com, Systemuptodate.com, Safetyuptodate.com, ULWindowSeek.com, ULWindowURL.com, SysUpdateCenter.com, SysNetSecurity.com, Securityuptodate.com, Guarduptodate.com, Necessaryupdates.com and dlpatch.com.