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System-defender.net

System-defender.net also known as System-defender.microsoft.com is a malicious website that uses browser hijacking Trojans to spread. These Trojans cause a victim’s browser to be frequently redirected to System-defender.net by modifying the Hosts file. Users that have been infected with the rogueware called Antivirus Soft will also encounter System-defender.net when they click on any of its security notifications. System-defender.net is the payment page for Antivirus Soft and it is not to be trusted….

Posted by Sumo3000 on 03/18/10 in Rogue Websites | No Comments »

XP Defender Pro

XP Defender Pro is an illegitimate anti-spyware application used by cyber-criminals to swindle users out of their money. The trial version of XP Defender Pro is surreptitiously put into users’ computers by sneaky Trojans. Once inside a PC, XP Defender Pro uses fake system scans, security alerts and pop-ups to scare users into thinking that their systems are infected with harmful malware. Then the user will be prompted to purchase the “full version’ of XP Defender Pro to remove all the detected Trojans, viruses, worms etc. Do not waste your money on this useless application and use a legitimate malware removal tool to rid your system of XP Defender Pro….

Posted by ZulaZuza on 03/18/10 in Rogue Anti-Spyware Program | No Comments »

ZeuS Builder Kit uses Anti-Piracy Technology similar to Windows

The infamous crimeware kit available to hackers for stealing banking login credentials, known as Zeus or Zbot, now comes locked-down with anti-piracy features similar to those used by Microsoft Windows.

Posted by GoldSparrow on 03/17/10 in Computer Security | 1 Comment »

XP Security Tool 2010

XP Security Tool 2010 is a rogue anti-spyware program that reports fake security results to scare users into purchasing it. XP Security Tool 2010 uses bogus scan results and security alerts to convince victims that their systems are infected with Trojans, worms, viruses etc. Following the fake security notifications, users will be prompted to purchase the “full version” of XP Security Tool 2010 in order to remove all the “detected” threats. XP Security Tool 2010 is also able to disable certain security applications on an infected PC in order to avoid detection and removal. XP Security Tool 2010 is a useless application that should never be purchased….

Posted by Domesticus on 03/17/10 in Rogue Anti-Spyware Program | No Comments »

Win 7 AntiMalware 2010

Win 7 AntiMalware 2010 is a fake security tool that uses scare tactics to trick users into purchasing it. Win 7 AntiMalware 2010 will use fake scan reports, security alerts and pop-ups to make users assume that their computers are infected with adware, spyware or any other malicious program. Win 7 AntiMalware 2010 is a clone of Win 7 Antivirus Pro; therefore, it uses the same methods to trick users. It is advised that you do not purchase Win 7 AntiMalware 2010 and you should scan your computer with a reliable malware detection and removal tool….

Posted by GoldSparrow on 03/17/10 in Rogue Anti-Spyware Program | No Comments »

Vista Security Tool 2010

Vista Security Tool 2010 is a rogue computer security application that can be obtained from fake online scanners or the download of fake video codecs. Once inside your computer, Vista Security Tool 2010 will display bogus scan reports and security alerts to trick you into thinking that your PC is infected with various malware. Then you will be prompted to purchase the “full version” of Vista Security Tool 2010 in order to remove all the detected infections. Please ignore all security warning displayed by Vista Security Tool 2010 and have the malicious program removed as soon as possible….

Posted by JubileeX on 03/17/10 in Rogue Anti-Spyware Program | No Comments »

Hacktool.HideWindow

Hacktool.HideWindow is a malicious Trojan used by attackers to hide malicious processes or applications. Hacktool.HideWindow is used to hide the windows of applications used by attackers for criminal activities. Ensuring that your computer is secured with a reliable anti-spyware should keep computer threats such as Hacktool.HideWindow off your PC….

Posted by LoneStar on 03/17/10 in Trojans | No Comments »

W32/Autorun.worm.aaan

W32/Autorun.worm.aaan is a Windows platform worm that copies itself to the root of any accessible disk volumes. W32/Autorun.worm.aaan creates an autorun.inf file in the root of the volume thus ensuring that it is executed each time the volume is mounted. Once inside a system, W32/Autorun.worm.aaan will create a copy of itself in the system then it will attempt to connect with a number of remote URLs. W32/Autorun.worm.aaan will also modify the registry to ensure that it is run whenever Windows is restarted….

Posted by Sumo3000 on 03/17/10 in Worms | No Comments »

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