Micro Antivirus 2009 or MicroAntivirus2009, is a rogue anti-spyware application, clone of MS Antivirus 2008. Micro Antivirus 2009 may have installed in the user’s computer system by Trojan Zlob bundled in a fake video codec installation. Once infected, the user will receive a large amount of fake popup adverts and system notification messages informing the user about imaginary spyware threats found on his/her computer. Micro Antivirus 2009 will then offer Micro Antivirus 2009’s full version to remove the imaginary spyware infections. Micro Antivirus 2009 may also display a rogue icon on the user’s system tray stating that the user’s computer is infected with spyware.

Micro Antivirus 2009 may also launch its rogue system scanner and emulate a computer system scan. Micro Antivirus 2009 will then display a list of spyware infections and redirect the user to Scanner.Microantivirus-2009.com, MicroAntiVir2009.com, MicroAntiVir-2009.com or other malicious websites that distribute Micro Antivirus 2009’s full program as a real spyware removal application.

Micro Antivirus 2009 may seem a trustworthy program, however, it’s just a scam to download and install additional adware and spyware and steal the user’s money.

Smart Antivirus 2009 or SmartAntivirus2009, is a rogue anti-spyware application related to MS Antivirus 2008 and clone of XPAntivirus and WinAntivirusPro. Smart Antivirus 2009 may have installed in the user’s computer system by a Trojan Zlob or the user may have clicked on a rogue security popup from a domain related to Smart Antivirus 2009. Smart Antivirus 2009’s fake popups may state that the user’s computer is infected with spyware and then launch a rogue online malware scanner. Smart Antivirus 2009 will try to make the user believe he/she is infected with spyware to then offer Smart Antivirus 2009’s full version of the program to remove the spyware found.

If the user is infected through a Trojan Zlob, he/she may be bombarded by rogue Windows alerts informing the user about spyware infections found in the computer system. These alerts will not dissapear unless the user purchases the full Smart Antivirus 2009 program. However, Smart Antivirus 2009 will not able to locate or remove any spyware infections.

In addition, Smart Antivirus 2009 may change the user’s desktop background to a rogue security alert and disable access to user’s display properties. Smart Antivirus 2009 may cause damage to Windows operating system and install additional malware. Smart Antivirus 2009 is another scam created to trick users into purchasing a rogue anti-spyware program for $50.00. Smart Antivirus 2009 is known to launch on every Windows startup.

AntiSpyHunter is a rogue anti-spyware program that masquerades as a trustworthy software by using the name SpyHunter, the trademark name of Enigma’s legitimate anti-spyware program. AntiSpyHunter is not associated with SpyHunter and is violating the use of a trademarked name. It is recommended that users do not download or install AntiSpyHunter on their computers.

AntiSpyHunter may have been installed by a Trojan (Zlob, Vundo or Downloader) found on fake video codec downloads. Once the Trojan is installed, it may generate imaginary system notifications stating that the user’s computer is infected with spyware. In order to remove the imaginary infections, AntiSpyHunter will offer AntiSpyHunter’s full version of the program. AntiSpyHunter’s rogue messages may redirect the user to AntiSpyHunter’s rogue website to further download the full AntiSpyHunter program. AntiSpyHunter may also use its fake system scan to emulate a computer system scan and generate erroneous scan results.

MS Antivirus 2008 is a rogue anti-spyware program that comes from the same family as other rogue programs such as Windows Antivirus 2008, Antivirus 2008, System Antivirus 2008, Vista Antivirus 2008 and other clones. While MS Antivirus 2008 may look like it is a worth-while program for spyware removal, we have discovered that it is not. The user may wonder how MSAntivirus2008, MS Antivirus 2008, or MS Antivirus was installed onto his/her computer system without his/her actions. Usually this is done through a Trojan such as Zlob which is sometimes downloaded through a fake video codec, through spam emails or even through other malware or spyware. MS Antivirus 2008 is also known to display several popup alerts that tend to disrupt the user at times when using his/her computer.