Cloud AV 2012
November 23, 2011
What is Cloud AV 2012?
Cloud AV 2012 is dangerous rogue spyware or “scareware”. It is designed to overwhelm you with simulated scans and fake warnings that your computer is infected with various malware. The reason for this is to scare you into buying bogus software by making you believe that only the full version of Cloud AV 2012 can remove these infections, when in fact, Cloud AV 2012 IS the infection.
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Methods of Infection:
Cloud AV 2012 is installed via a Trojan typically from questionable websites (i.e. pornography or gambling), but it has also been found on hijacked fake news websites and in torrent downloads.
Previous Versions:
Cloud AV 2012 comes from the same family of rogues that include AV Protection 2011 and AV Security 2012.
What it Does:
Cloud AV 2012 will bombard your computer with numerous fake spyware alerts and scans in an attempt to lure you into purchasing the full version, which is nothing more than a hoax as Cloud AV 2012 is not legitimate software and is actually a spyware infection. Cloud AV 2012 can also hijack your web browser and redirect your search results to pages of its choosing, where you will likely encounter more fake alerts and spyware related warnings.
The larger threat that Cloud AV 2012 poses however, is that it can download and install key-loggers and other more severe malware that can log your keystrokes, websites visited, etc. and can send that information over the internet to a remote server where the hacker that created Cloud AV 2012 will then use that information in an attempt to gain access to your credit cards, bank accounts, and numerous other sensitive personal information – and may ultimately end up stealing your identity
AV Protection 2011
November 18, 2011
What is AV Protection 2011?
AV Protection 2011 is the latest of rogue antispyware programs to hit the web. These are programs that pose as legitimate utility software, scaring users with fake security scans and warning messages, however these programs are fraudulent and are actually spyware themselves.
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Methods of Infection:
AV Protection 2011 is typically installed via a Trojan, and it usually is found on questionable websites (i.e. pornography or gambling), but it has also been found on hijacked fake news websites and in torrent downloads.
Previous Versions:
AV Protection 2011 is the latest rogue antispyware program from a “family” or rogues that has a long history – previous versions/names for this rogue include Open Cloud Antivirus and Wolfram Antivirus
What it Does:
AV Protection 2011 will constantly bombard your computer with phony system alerts and spyware scans, trying to scare you into purchasing the full version, which is nothing more than a hoax as AV Protection 2011 is not legitimate software and is actually a spyware infection. AV Protection 2011 can also hijack your web browser and redirect your search results to pages of its choosing, where you will likely encounter more fake alerts and system related warnings.
The larger threat that AV Protection 2011 poses however, just as with any other rogue antispyware program, is that it can download and install other extremely malicious malware that can log your keystrokes, websites visited, browsing habits, etc. and can send that information over the internet to a remote server where the hacker that created AV Protection 2011 can then use that information in an attempt to gain access to your credit cards, bank accounts, and numerous other sensitive personal information – which can ultimately lead to identity theft.
Optional AV Protection 2011 Removal Method – Manual Deletion (Not Recommended)
***Please note we highly recommend against attempting manual removal of AV Protection 2011 unless are a trained computer professional. AV Protection 2011 is a highly complex and dynamic spyware infection that can hide several random files throughout your computer’s registry and file system and makes manual removal almost impossible. In addition, deleting and modifying system files and your computer’s registry wihout proper knowledge and training can cause further issues and may even cause your computer to become inoperable. As such, proceeding with manual removal is done at your own risk and spyware-experts.com cannot be held responsible for any problems that may occur in doing so.***
If you need help performing any of these steps, please see our tutorials listed on the upper right hand side of this page.
1. Delete the Following Processes:
.exe
2. Delete Following Files and Directories
Windows XP
%UserProfile%\Applicaton Data\{random numbers}\{random numbers.exe}
Windows 7 and Windows Vista
%UserProfile%\AppData\Local\{random numbers}\{random numbers.exe}
3. Delete the following Registry keys
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce “{random numbers}”
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\”{random numbers}”
Important:
Note that even if you have followed all the above steps and performed the tasks correctly, it is highly probable that AV Protection 2011 will remain on your computer and continue to cause problems. The reason for this is that the program is dynamic and can change the filenames, locations, etc. and can even add additional infected files while it is on your computer.
This is why we highly recommend an automatic detection and removal tool such as Spyware Doctor that can find these additional hidden files and ensure that AV Protection 2011 is completely removed from your computer.
System Fix
November 18, 2011
What is System Fix?
System Fix is dangerous rogue spyware or “scareware”. It is designed to overwhelm you with simulated scans and fake warnings that your computer is infected with various malware. The reason for this is to scare you into buying bogus software by making you believe that only the full version of System Fix can remove these infections, when in fact, System Fix IS the infection.
Recommended Removal Method:
Automatic Detection and Removal Using Spyware Doctor:
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Methods of Infection:
System Fix is installed via a Trojan typically from questionable websites (i.e. pornography or gambling), but it has also been found on hijacked fake news websites and in torrent downloads.
Previous Versions:
System Fix comes from the same family of rogues that include Check Disk and Ultra Defragger
What it Does:
System Fix will bombard your computer with numerous fake spyware alerts and scans in an attempt to lure you into purchasing the full version, which is nothing more than a hoax as System Fix is not legitimate software and is actually a spyware infection. System Fix can also hijack your web browser and redirect your search results to pages of its choosing, where you will likely encounter more fake alerts and spyware related warnings.
The larger threat that System Fix poses however, is that it can download and install key-loggers and other more severe malware that can log your keystrokes, websites visited, etc. and can send that information over the internet to a remote server where the hacker that created System Fix will then use that information in an attempt to gain access to your credit cards, bank accounts, and numerous other sensitive personal information – and may ultimately end up stealing your identity
AV Security 2012
November 9, 2011
What is AV Security 2012?
AV Security 2012 is dangerous rogue spyware or “scareware”. It is designed to overwhelm you with simulated scans and fake warnings that your computer is infected with various malware. The reason for this is to scare you into buying bogus software by making you believe that only the full version of AV Security 2012 can remove these infections, when in fact, AV Security 2012 IS the infection.
Recommended Removal Method:
Automatic Detection and Removal Using Spyware Doctor:
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Call our Toll Free Spyware Removal Assistance Line
888-557-5698
9am-11pm EST Mon-Fri
11am-11pm EST Sat-Sun
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Additional Information:
Methods of Infection:
AV Security 2012 is installed via a Trojan typically from questionable websites (i.e. pornography or gambling), but it has also been found on hijacked fake news websites and in torrent downloads.
Previous Versions:
AV Security 2012 comes from the same family of rogues that include System Security 2011 and Security Sphere 2012
What it Does:
AV Security 2012 will bombard your computer with numerous fake spyware alerts and scans in an attempt to lure you into purchasing the full version, which is nothing more than a hoax as AV Security 2012 is not legitimate software and is actually a spyware infection. AV Security 2012 can also hijack your web browser and redirect your search results to pages of its choosing, where you will likely encounter more fake alerts and spyware related warnings.
The larger threat that AV Security 2012 poses however, is that it can download and install key-loggers and other more severe malware that can log your keystrokes, websites visited, etc. and can send that information over the internet to a remote server where the hacker that created AV Security 2012 will then use that information in an attempt to gain access to your credit cards, bank accounts, and numerous other sensitive personal information – and may ultimately end up stealing your identity
Privacy Protection
November 7, 2011
What is Privacy Protection?
Privacy Protectionis dangerous rogue spyware or “scareware”. It is designed to overwhelm you with simulated scans and fake warnings that your computer is infected with various malware. The reason for this is to scare you into buying bogus software by making you believe that only the full version of Privacy Protection can remove these infections, when in fact, Privacy Protection IS the infection.
Recommended Removal Method:
Automatic Detection and Removal Using Spyware Doctor:
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Call our Toll Free Spyware Removal Assistance Line
888-909-9953
9am-11pm EST Mon-Fri
11am-11pm EST Sat-Sun
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Additional Information:
Methods of Infection:
Privacy Protectionis installed via a Trojan typically from questionable websites (i.e. pornography or gambling), but it has also been found on hijacked fake news websites and in torrent downloads.
Previous Versions:
Privacy Protection comes from the same family of rogues that include Malware Protection and Security Protection.
What it Does:
Privacy Protection will bombard your computer with numerous fake spyware alerts and scans in an attempt to lure you into purchasing the full version, which is nothing more than a hoax as Privacy Protection is not legitimate software and is actually a spyware infection. Privacy Protection can also hijack your web browser and redirect your search results to pages of its choosing, where you will likely encounter more fake alerts and spyware related warnings.
The larger threat that Privacy Protection poses however, is that it can download and install key-loggers and other more severe malware that can log your keystrokes, websites visited, etc. and can send that information over the internet to a remote server where the hacker that created Privacy Protection will then use that information in an attempt to gain access to your credit cards, bank accounts, and numerous other sensitive personal information – and may ultimately end up stealing your identity
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