IEDefender is classified as a rogue anti-spyware application because of its misleading and aggressive advertising practices. IEDefender creators and their marketing affiliates propagate and install IEDefender’s rogue anti-spyware application through a download that is bundled with a Trojan generated by a Browser Helper object (BHO). Most of these Trojan bundled downloads circulate in web sites that offer a “video codec” to view free adult entertainment videos.

Once your computer gets infected with the Trojan, it will start showing up an annoying popup message: “NOTICE: Your system is infected and your computer performance is not at the highest level. Full system optimization will greatly increase your computer’s performance and prevent data loss”. Do NOT click on this fake error message because it will redirect your IE to IEDefender’s website where you will be forced to download IEDefender’s anti-spyware application.

Moreover, the Trojan, which has come bundled from either IEDefender and/or their affiliates, hijacks your search engines (such as Google, Yahoo and MSN) and displays a fake warning message within your search results claiming that your computer is in serious danger because of hazardous parasites in your system. This is the manner how they attempt to trick the users into purchasing IEDefender full commercial version. Again, do NOT click on this fake error message because it will direct you IEDefender’s homepage where you will be offered to purchase IEDefender’s application.

SunshineSpy is a rogue anti-spyware application. It is aimed at tricking the user into believing that his or her system is infected with spyware. This is accomplished by presenting the user with a number of fake security alerts, pop-ups and desktop wallpaper swaps. The reason for this masquerade is persuading the user to buy the full version which will allegedly cure the system.

AdwareCops is also known as BPS AntiSpyware Remover. It is classified as rogue anti-spyware application.
In most cases it is secretly downloaded to your computer by a resident trojan or thru a security hole of your browser. The program then begins presenting the user with numerous fake security alerts in its attempt to persuade him or her to purchase the paid version of the program.

Scan & Repair Utilities 2007 is a fake spyware removal tool that is designed to get into the computer through browser security exploits, Trojans, or under
dubious circumstances without your knowledge and consent. Once it is executed, Scan & Repair Utilities 2007 will irritate you with fake warning messages claiming that your system security is in serious danger. This is the manner how Scan & Repair Utilities 2007 attempts to trick users into purchasing its full commercial version. In addition, Scan & Repair Utilities 2007 may be distributed as a spam via Skype messenger.

Worm.Storm is a Trojan application that secretly gets into the system and turns it into a proxy. This allows the remote attacker to get full control over your computer and perform various malicious activities. For instance, after infecting your PC with Worm.Storm the hacker may use your computer for relaying spam emails and perform attacks on remote Internet hosts. In addition, Worm.Storm opens up a huge security hole on your browser and this places any financial or banking information stored on your computer in severe jeopardy and represents a serious security risk.

Trojan.Zapchast is a Trojan designed to hijack and infect your PC and steal personal information. Trojan.Zapchast may open a backdoor through which a remote attacker can break into your computer or use it for malicious reasons, including sending spam emails via your PC or launching attacks on remote computers. In addition, Trojan.Zapchast places any financial or banking information stored on your computer in severe jeopardy and represents a serious security risk.

Keylogger.MGShadow is a spyware application designed to record all activity on your computer. Once executed, Keylogger.MGShadow will log all your keystrokes, your surfing habits, conversations and even email messages that you get. Moreover, it may be configured to take screenshots regularly. Keylogger.MGShadow collects all the data and sends it to a remote attacker. Keylogger.MGShadow places any financial or banking information stored on your computer in severe jeopardy and represents a serious security risk.

Trojan-Downloader.VB.ajz is a malicious Trojan application that installs onto your PC without your knowledge and permission. Once it is installed, Trojan-Downloader.VB.ajz will open a large security hole on your machine through which other malicious applications can be installed. This parasite can inject itself into system processes via rootkit techniques. Trojan-Downloader.VB.ajz is a serious threat to your PC and should be removed without delay.

Backdoor.Hupigon.mqe is a backdoor Trojan designed to get into your computer through browser security holes or via other illicit and unethical mechanisms. Once executed, Backdoor.Hupigon.mqe will give the remote attacker a full control over your machine and all the data stored on it. Usually Backdoor.Hupigon.mqe allows the hacker to use your computer for various malicious purposes, including sending spam email or attacking other remote computers via your PC. In addition, Backdoor.Hupigon.mqe poses a serious security risk for your personal and financial information and it is recommended to remove it from your machine without delay.