Rogue Anti-Spyware Method of Infections

If you have encountered any of the following Rogue Anti-Spyware methods of infection, then your system could have had a Rogue Anti-Spyware program automatically installed without your knowledge. Rogue Anti-Spyware programs conduct illicit tactics to persuade computer users into purchasing a full rogue anti-spyware application which can cause damage and drastically reduce the performance of your system.

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You may be infected with a rogue anti-spyware program through the following methods:

• • The Internet user visits a questionable website.When an Internet user visits a questionable website, or one that advertises fake security tools, it may result in the download and installation of a rogue anti-spyware program. Rogue anti-spyware programs are advertised and sold on malicious websites, usually created by the same attackers that developed the rogue anti-spyware application. Visiting adult websites is also a means of acquiring a dangerous computer infection such as a rogue anti-spyware programs.

• • The Internet user receives numerous spam email messages.An Internet user that downloads an email attachment from an unknown sender puts his/her computer at risk of installing a virus or a Trojan horse that could automatically install a rogue anti-spyware application. Spammers purposely send out bulk spam messages containing malicious attachments or links with the intent of spreading fake anti-spyware applications for monetary gain purposes. Spam messages or phishing emails, contain malicious links to websites designed to either steal personal information or spread computer infections such as rogue anti-spyware applications.

• • The Internet user downloads files from P2P networks.Files found on peer 2 peer (P2P) networks can contain malware infections such as Trojans that could install rogue anti-spyware applications onto your system. Because the files on P2P networks are coming from unknown sources, you cannot be sure that they are all safe and infection free. Some of the popular P2P file sharing networks and torrent shares sources are vulnerable to be being used to spread rogue anti-spyware applications.

• • The Internet user installs a fake Adobe Flash Player.Fake Adobe Flash Player installation files have been known to install rogue anti-spyware applications. Many malicious websites will offer a flash video link that downloads a fake Adobe Flash Player executable file that could contain a computer parasite, such as Trojan horse infection, that is able to download and install a rogue anti-spyware program. Computer users are advised to only download the Adobe Flash Player from Adobe.com.

• • The Internet user clicks on a bogus pop-up message.Popup messages and system alerts can contain malicious links to initiate the download and/or installation of a rogue anti-spyware application. In addition to installing a rogue anti-spyware program, fake popup messages could redirect you to a malicious website that advertises and sells rogue anti-spyware programs.

• The Internet user clicks on a malicious toolbar button.Malicious toolbars can redirect you to web sites that offer a download or purchase of a rogue anti-spyware program. Malicious toolbars can blend into your web browser application appearing to offer security related functions. Usually when the toolbar buttons are clicked on it redirects you to a malicious webpage that can install additional malware or a rogue anti-spyware program onto your computer.