What is a Rogue Anti-spyware Program?

Rogue anti-spyware (or rogue security software) is an application that uses malware or malicious tools to advertise or install itself or to force computer users to pay for removal of nonexistent infections. Rogue anti-spyware will often install a Trojan horse to download a trial version of the rogue anti-spyware program or it will execute other unwanted actions.

The main goal of rogue anti-spyware developers is to install and sell their product. In order to attempt to install their program, fake Windows dialog boxes and other browser pop-ups are often displayed attempting to entice the user to click on them. Usually they will display a message warning users that their computer system is infected with numerous parasites and urging the user to purchase and install the offered rogue anti-spyware application.

List of Rogue Anti-spyware Program Parasites:

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» SpySheriff
SpySheriff is a fraudulent anti-spyware application that is designed by devious hackers to profit from credible computer users. SpySheriff may be brought into your computer by a Trojan through browser security cracks, or may be downloaded directly from www.spysheriff.com. SpySheriff has the ability to ...
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» TopAntiSpyware
TopAntiSpyware (also known as Top AntiSpyware) is a rogue anti-spyware application that is manually installed onto a computer by an inexperienced user, and once active, Top AntiSpyware begins generating misleading warning notifications and fake system scans that display fictitious and sometimes grossly exaggerated infection results, all ...
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» SpySoldier
SpySoldier (also known as Spy Soldier) is a rogue anti-spyware application that typically installs itself onto a computer with the aid of affiliated trojans or through browser security vulnerabilities. SpySoldier launches on Windows startup and may generate fake system scans that display fictitious and sometimes grossly ...
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» SpywareKnight
SpywareKnight (also known as Spyware Knight) is a rogue anti-spyware application generally installed onto a computer through trojans or browser security weaknesses, without user knowledge or consent. Once active, SpywareKnight begins generating fake system scans depicting fictitious and grossly exaggerated infection results, along with fraudulent warning ...
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» VirtuMonde
Virtumonde (also known under a variety of aliases as Virtu Monde, Virtu-Monde, VirtuMonde Adware, Adware.VirtuMonde, VirtuMonde Spyware, VirtuMonde Virus) is a software application that monitors your browser and keeps track of your browsing habits. VirtuMonde uses this specific information to send targeted advertisements based ...
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» SpyAway
SpyAway is a rogue anti-spyware application that is usually downloaded and installed onto your computer by a Trojan finding its way through browser security holes. As soon as SpyAway is installed, it will display notifications of non-existent security and privacy risks in an attempt ...
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» SpyLocked
SpyLocked is a rogue anti-spyware program that hijacks the machine for malicious purposes. SpyLocked installs itself onto your PC without your permission, usually through a Trojan. Once SpyLocked is installed, it launches on Windows startup and bombards you with unnecessary popup ads. It is extremely difficult to ...
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SpywareSecure is a fake anti-spyware program that can be installed onto your computer through a Trojan without your knowledge or consent. Once installed, SpywareSecure will usually display fake alert messages and conduct system scans. The system scans carried out by SpywareSecure use fake results to scare you ...
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» SpyShredder
SpyShredder is a fraudulent anti-spyware application. Commonly, SpyShredder compromises your system with the help of various Trojans that have the ability to exploit browser security vulnerabilities in order to infiltrate your machine. Once inside your machine, SpyShredder will start devouring your computer's processing power in order to ...
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» VirusRanger
VirusRanger is a rogue anti-spyware program that hits a computer by way of various Trojans. Once active, VirusRanger bombards the infected system with numerous pop-up ads and system notifications warning the user of a supposed infection. This is, of course, untrue, but these scare tactics often work ...
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