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Remove Spyware With Spybot

Written by OSAblogger on Monday, January 18th, 2010

All PC owners have the same dreaded task, keeping out spyware and other harmful viruses that can destroy your computer is a daunting task. There is a never ending battle with spyware that can significantly slow or in some instances crash your computer’s hard drive completely. In order to combat these damaging invaders you will [...]

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AntivirusTrigger is Big Trouble

Written by OSAblog on Friday, September 4th, 2009

AntivirusTrigger is a rogue security program that looks very real to most PC users. This application is usually installed via trojans like Zlob or Vundo, and displays frightening security threat alerts to the user. This is a ploy to get you to download the free scan in order to detect all security threats, so that [...]

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AntiSpyCheck Is a Rogue to Avoid

Written by OSAblog on Tuesday, September 1st, 2009

AntiSpyCheck makes a number of claims, including that it scans for spyware and is a pop-up blocker, as well as spam filter. While this sounds good, this application is nothing but your typical rogue security program that makes false claims in order to get the user to purchase the product. As many others do, this [...]

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AntiSpySpider Sounds Creepy, And It Is

Written by OSAblog on Tuesday, September 1st, 2009

AntiSpySpider is a rogue security program that masquerades as a legitimate antispyware tool. This program usually installs with the help of vicious trojans such as Zlob and Vundo, and is created by hackers who want to trick you, so that you will spend money on their useless product. This is malware, which puts your PC [...]

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Antivirus Gold Will Steal Your Gold!

Written by OSAblog on Friday, August 28th, 2009

Antivirus Gold is a rogue security program that advertises aggressively to users. The makers of this malicious software want you to believe that it is a legitimate antispyware tool capable of removing security threats that supposedly exist, although most likely they do not. This fake will change the wallpaper on your desktop to a warning [...]

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