Archive for the ‘Rogue Anti-spyware’ Category
AlertSpy
AlertSpy is a rogue spyware-removal tool. If you have installed it unknowingly, please uninstall it. AlertSpy displays fake spyware alerts and forces the user to buy the full version to remove these threats.
File(s) Related to AlertSpy: AlertSpy.exe, uninst.exe, spydb.exe, helper.dll
Website(s) Related to AlertSpy: hxxp://www.alertspy.com
SpyShredder
SpyShredder is a rogue anti-malware program that warns users of non-existing or exaggerated threats that can only be deleted after purchasing the full version of the program.
SpyShredder, or Spy-Shredder, is the successor to the rogue anti-spyware program called SpySheriff . SpyShredder is installed on your computer without your permission through the use of Trojans and other malware. Once installed, the Trojans will display messageboxes on your screen stating the following:
“NOTICE: If your computer has been running slower than normal, it may be infected with Viruses, Adware or Spyware. Spy-Shredder will perform a quick and completely FREE scan of your system for malicious programs. Download Spy-Shredder for FREE now!”