The Internet can sometimes be a dangerous place. Sometimes you may find yourself with a virus like those below, telling you that your computer is infected with dozens of viruses and spyware, and that the only solution is to pay for their service.
DO NOT GIVE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS YOUR CREDIT INFORMATION.
System Tool
Rogue Anti-spyware, installed due to malware and configured to automatically start with windows.
Runs a fake scan that will display fake viruses. Will not allow you to run any programs, and will insist you must pay for its service to protect your computer
Runs a fake scan that will display fake viruses. Will not allow you to run any programs, and will insist you must pay for its service to protect your computer
XP Anti-Spyware
Rogue Anti-spyware, Installed by trojan’s and malware, configured to run at windows startup.
Will detect fake viruses and spyware, offering to remove them if you pay for the full version of antispyware 2011.
Will detect fake viruses and spyware, offering to remove them if you pay for the full version of antispyware 2011.
Vista Security 2011
Rogue Anti-spyware, Configures itself to launch on computer startup.
Will block internet access and anti-virus software from launching.
Will block internet access and anti-virus software from launching.
Win 7 Home Security 2011
Rogue Ant-spyware, Configured to launch after startup of windows.
Will prevent access to programs and windows components.
Will prevent access to programs and windows components.
AntiVirus AntiSpyware 2011
Rogue Security: Installed through trojans and advertisements for pretend anti-malware scanners.
Disables Task Manager, terminates security software. Demands money to remove fake threats from your computer.
Disables Task Manager, terminates security software. Demands money to remove fake threats from your computer.
Windows XP Recovery
Rogue System Application, disguised as a ligitimate system tool. Will 'scan' your computer and report fake hard drive error's and issues. Causes fake error messages: "Windows Delayed Write failed" and "Hard drive critical errors".