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Thursday
Oct072010

Security tip

DO NOT download or even click on Personal Security, Personal AntiVirus, Cyber Security, Total Security, Vista Internet Security, AV Security Suite, Windows Security Center, Peak Protection 2010, Virus Doctor…  or any other Internet popup that promises to fix your PC errors…these are all malware infectious files.
 
“Personal Security is a misleading anti-spyware application that displays fake security alerts/pop-ups and reports false system security threats or infections to scare you into thinking that your computer is infected with malicious software. Personal Security is a clone of widely spread Cyber Security and Total Security malware. The rogue program simulates a system scan and asks to pay for a full version of Personal Security in order to remove non-exist infections. In fact, the reported security threats or infections are actually either non-existing/harmless files or legitimate software. This malware will likely block real security software to protect itself from being deleted. Most importantly, do not purchase this bogus application and uninstall Personal Security from your computer as soon as possible.”
Virus Doctor is another rogue anti-spyware application. Usually, this parasite is advertised by trojan viruses. They constantly load pop-up windows with fake information about system security risks. When user tries to close those bothersome pop-up windows he is automatically redirected to a fake online anti-spyware scan page. Counterfeit online scan also states that user's system has numerous security threats that has to be removed quickly. They suggest to use VirusDoctor anti-spyware as reliable and effective spyware removal tool. 
Once installed, Virus Doctor is configured to run automatically when computer starts up. Then it performs fast system scan without user's permission and reports numerous infections. VirusDoctor claims that these infections can not be removed with trial version. User has to purchase a full copy of Virus Doctor if he is willing to have a clean system. Don't be simple-hearted and reject this scam. Full version of this rogue won't help you to remove infections, because the only infection that are present on the system is Virus Doctor itself and should be removed as soon as possible. 
 
These are extremely difficult and time consuming to remove from your system, so be very vigilant and contact us if you suspect you have been infected

 

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