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GreatDefender is a great big scam. GreatDefender is the latest rogue antispyware software, or phony security program that rips people off. If GreatDefender has infected your computer, do not buy the software, you should remove it immediately. GreatDefender uses scare tactics to frighten people into buying this corrupt software. These scare tactics include: System scans that report numerous infections, yet requires purchase of GreatDefender before it will remove the infections (These are fictitious scan results) Alerts and Pop-Up system warnings stating the PC is infected and recommend purchase of GreatDefender (These warnings are fake) Web browser redirecting to random websites (these websites are owned by cyber thieves and will further infect your PC) GreatDefender will prevent other programs from opening, stating they are infected (The programs are not infected) If your windows is infected with this malware you should remove it as soon as possible, Click Here to learn how to remove it. ...

Is this the last rogue for 2009? The cyber criminals will probably ditch 2009 in their naming after the New Year.AntivirusPC2009 may still trick some people before next year though. The fraud tool downloads files on the system and detects them after a scan has been performed.

SystemCleanerPRO is a rogue antivirus program, or a complete scam. SystemCleanerPRO uses fake security alerts and fictitious system pop-ups that warn or infections to frighten users into buying the software. SystemCleanerPRO is a complete rip-off and should be removed form infected PC’s immediately. If SystemCleanerPRO has infected your computer, you may experience the following symptoms: Slow sluggish PC SystemCleanerPRO running a system scan every time you turn your PC on System alerts warning you that the computer is under attack or is not protected, recommending you purchase SystemCleanerPro Web browser redirecting to random websites (which are owned by the crooks who author this and other malicious software) Other programs not opening or shutting down if your windows is infected with these kind of malware Click Here to learn how to remove it. ...

Antispyware Shield Pro is a phony security software, also known as a rogue. Antispyware Shield Pro uses fake security warnings and pop-up alerts to frighten people into thinking their PC is infected. Antispyware Shield Pro will not remove these supposed infections until you purchase the software. Do not fall for this scam, Antispyware Shield Pro is an infection itself. if your windows is infected with these kind of malware Click Here to learn how to remove it. ...

Total PC Defender is a rogue security software, a complete scam designed to rip people off. If Total PC Defender has infected your PC, you should remove it immediately. if your windows is infected with these kind of malware Click Here to learn how to remove it.

For those of you that are having to put up with looking after your parents over Christmas: Would you much rather selfishly indulge yourselves with partying? A kindly spammer has a very seasonal Christmas Eve message offering to make this the last year that you will have to “put up” with the burdens of family elders. But be careful that your own children don’t read this. Free Help Finding Senior Care for Mom or Dad ...

APCProtect is a phony security program, designed to rip people off. APCProtect uses scare tactics including false security warnings and system scan results that are false to frighten people into purchasing it. If APCProtect is installed on your computer, you should remove it immediately. if your computer is infected with this malware, you must remove it soon, Click Here to learn how to remove it. ...

It’s the usual situation, with the bad guys exploiting the death of a famous person, just like they did with Michael Jackson. Yesterday we identified some Twitter accounts that are being used both to send “make money on the Internet” spam, and also to spread links to malware. In both cases, they used Brittany Murphy’s name. Here’s a couple of examples: The actual text of messages of this type can vary. What characterizes them is that the first link is genuine, i.e. it leads to a site which really does talk about the topic tweeted. The second link though, leads to standard spam advertising sites which tell you how to earn money on the Internet, offer various goods, etc. The second type of tweet we’re seeing is undeniably malicious. These tweets, like the first type, use Brittany Murphy’s name, but have a shortened bit.ly URL leading to malware: ...

This is the ‘12 scams of Christmas’ I mentioned in last post: Pipers tout fake gold rings as Maids are ‘a-phishing’ to milk bank accounts On what is traditionally the busiest online shopping day of the year (1), consumers are being warned not to become victims of the ‘12 Scams of Christmas’ and to take extra care with personal and IT security. The ‘12 Scams of Christmas’ developed by the National Fraud Authority (NFA), The UK Cards Association and the City of London Police (CoLP) highlight the greatest holiday fraud threats and how to spot them. ...

Crime traditionally increases during the holiday season, and cybercrime is no different. The malware writers, spammers and scammers are out in force. They’ve recently hit “Odnoklassniki” with this message: “Hi! I’ve got a New year surprise for you [emoticon] send 2133 279 (must be with a space) to 4460 and you’ll be pleasantly surprised! If you don’t take a look, I’ll be very grouchy with you [emoticon]” ...