Virus and Spyware Removal Category

Statement_January-October.doc.exe is a Trojan that is typically spread via email. The email message may contain a zipped file attachment called Statement_January-October.zip or Statement_JAN-OCT.zip. Once unzipped, an executable file called "Statement_January-October.doc .exe" is extracted. Note that the file has multiple spaces after .doc in an attempt to trick the user into thinking that the file is a document instead of an executable. In the following simple solution, I'll show you how to remove this Trojan.

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The Internet Explorer "Insecure Internet Activity Threat of Virus Attack" prompt is a fake security message. If you receive this message, you may be infected with a Trojan or have a rogue anti spyware software such as Antivirus2008, Antivirus2008 Pro or WinSpywareProtect installed on your computer. It is commonly the result of a Zlob Trojan infection. In most cases, this infection comes from downloading a fake video codec that installs a rogue anti spyware program to your computer. Once Internet Explorer is launched, the rogue anti spyware program will typically display the Message: "Insecure Internet Activity or Threat of Virus Attack". When any resulting option is clicked, you are redirected to a website to purchase a fake anti spyware program or alternately prompted to download an executable.

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In the following simple solution, I'll show you how to quickly remove VirtualPCGuard. Virtual PC Guard is another rogue antivirus program that has been created to trick a user into thinking they have a virus on their computer. VirtualPCGuard is malware that displays fake security alerts in an attempt to trick a user into thinking they must purchase the program to remove the reported problems.

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Antivirus 2009 is known to be fake anti-spyware software that is mistakenly installed by visiting a misleading site that tries to convince you that your computer is infected. Upon installation, Antivirus 2009 claims to scan your PC, resulting in a list of fake infections that can only be removed from your computer once you purchase the software. Moreover, once Antivirus 2009 is on your system, it can hijack your browser by installing a browser helper object that displays fake messages via Internet Explorer.

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Antivirus Security is a (fake) rogue anti-spyware program. Often contracted from popup advertisements on sites pretending to be online anti malware scanners, the visitor may encounter fake security alerts saying your computer is infected and you should download and install Antivirus Security to fix the problem. If the visitor decides to download and install the software, it will scan your computer, summarizing and listing all sorts of security risks that cannot be removed unless you proceed to purchase the program.

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AntiMalware 2009 is known as a rogue (fake) anti spyware program. In most cases, AntiMalware 2009 is advertised via pop up ads that are displayed while visiting certain websites. The pop up ads state that your computer is infected and when you click on either button in the pop up, you are redirected to an anti malware scanner page. This scanner is fake and pretends to scan your computer. Once the scanner has finished, it will state that your computer is infected and suggest downloading AntiMalware 2009 to clean and repair your computer.

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Spyware Doctor is an excellent AntiSpy tool that can be used to detect and remove unwanted Spyware from your PC and further protect your computer from new spyware, adware and other online threats. There is a completely Free version of Spyware Doctor called the Starter Edition that includes the most essential features of the paid version and can be a lifesaver for those in need of diagnosing a potentially infected computer.

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W32.Spybot.Worm Removal. In the following tutorial, I show you How to remove a W32.Spybot Worm Some Antivirus programs such as the famous Norton Antivirus Solution discover the virus W32.Spybot.Worm but may be unable to clean, repair, delete or even quarantine the file. And following online Antivirus instructions to delete the reg file through the registry in Safe Mode may not work because when you attempt to run regedit it will open and then immediately close. The infected file is typically located at Windows\System32\winsock.exe

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SpyDawn is rogue antispyware. It is typically installed on a computer without the users permission via a Trojan or other malware. SpyDawn is usually inadvertently installed on a PC when the user thinks they are installing audio or video codec. Once installed, SpyDawn claims to be a Spyware Cleaner, but in reality provides the user with fake results of Spyware found on their computer. These results are used to scare the user into purchasing the SpyDawn Software. In the following tutorial, I'll show you how to remove SpyDawn for good.

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XP Antivirus Protection Also Known as: XPAntivirus is fake antivirus software. This program is typically known to infect a computer just after performing an install of specific video codec. The corrupted video codec is usually distributed with a Trojan, Malware and Virus. It is crucial to remove all the components of XP Antivirus and all malware and trojans such as zlob.trojan, trojan.vundo and trojan.downloader that may have been installed along with it. The following tutorial explains how to remove this XP Antivirus Protection.

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