Archive for the ‘Rogue Anti-Spyware’ Category

  • Spyware: CodeClean

    Friday, October 10th, 2008

    CodeClean is a fake spyware-removal tool. It is marketed by a Korea based company. CodeClean produces false or exaggerated reports of system errors. This is a scare tactic designed to force users into buying the full version of the software.
    Files related to CodeClean:

    CCDTB.exe
    CCExp.dll
    CCIntro.exe
    CCSkin.dll
    CodeClean.exe

    Websites related to CodeClean:

    hxxp://www.codeclean.co.kr

    More information on CodeClean:

    Symantec.com

  • Remove AntiSpywareShield

    Wednesday, September 10th, 2008

    AntiSpyware Shield is a rogue anti-spyware application. It displays false alerts about the user’s computer being infected with spyware. It also prompts the user to buy the “full version” of the software in order to eliminate all these threats.
    PLEASE DO NOT BUY ANTISPYWARESHIELD!
    If you have installed AntiSpywareShield unknowingly, uninstall it manually or install a suitable [...]

  • Adware Patrol

    Monday, September 8th, 2008

    Adware Patrol is a rogue adware-removal tool. If you have installed it unknowingly, please uninstall it and scan your computer with a genuine spyware solution like SpywareTerminator.
    Domains related to AdwarePatrol: hxxp://www.adwarepatrol.com
    Files related to AdwarePatrol:

    %PROGRAMFILES%\Adware Patrol\AdwarePatrol.exe %PROGRAMFILES%\Adware Patrol\SpyWares\spydb.exe %START_PROGRAMS%\Adware Patrol\Adware Patrol.lnk%START_PROGRAMS%\Adware Patrol\Uninstall.lnk %START_PROGRAMS%\Adware Patrol\Website.lnk %DESKTOP%\Adware Patrol.lnk

    More information on AdwarePatrol:

    SpywareRemove.com
    SpywareTerminator.com