The latest security scares going around are these rogue anti-spyware programs with names like PC Security 2009. Some of them look just like Microsoft Windows Security Center and people freak out and fall for it as it creates numerous fake infections using your file names on your computer.
These alerts are:
Trojan Detected!
A piece of malicious code was found in your system which can replicate itself if no action is taken. Click here to have your system cleaned by PC Security 2009.Privacy is at risk!
Attention, keylogging and intercepting scripts were detected. Your private data may be disclosed to third parties. Click here and PC Security 2009 will remove the infection.Privacy alert!
Your system was found to be infected with intercepting programs. These can log your activity and damage your privacy. Click here for PC Security 2009 spyware removal.
If you click on these alerts, you will then be prompted to purchase the program in order to fix these problems. DON'T DO THIS! This is a scam. Don't be tricked into purchasing their program.
It will also create a fake Windows Security Center and hijack Internet Explorer. Some will pop up with porn.com
PC Security uses deceptive tactics and convinces you that you are infected and in order to removed such infections you must purchase the full version of the software to do so. This is a nothing more than extortion. Though I don't know of anyone who has actually purchased this program, rogues like this are most likely a door to stealing your identity. I have read that purchasing does not necessarly does not actually help or is useful. In fact, because you gave credit card information you are now exposed to identity theft.
If you come across any of these rogue programs get out quick and don't click on a thing. You may have to manually remove this program but running combofix is the best way I have found. I go in and remove any traces and clear all temp files, history and cookies.
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