2010/02/12

Rogue Anti Spyware

Recently, what do people worry most about their PC safety are not only virus, but rogue software. Rogue anti spyware which disguise themselves as legitimate, approved software actually are fake, and even waste your money out to pay for virus cleaning. Beware of this scamming tactics. Once you're infected, you must do something in order to prevent further problem. Here are few info & tips about this rogue software.

1. IDENTIFY THE SOFTWARE.
Don't ever be fooled by name. Most of this rogue software uses pretty nice name in order to confuse the user, for example, Personal Antivirus, Green AV, Antivirus System PRO, Vista Antivirus 2010. Usually, user will be fooled by fake alert telling that their PC suddenly being attacked and infected by a lot of viruses. Why do you have to be infected by a lot of viruses in a sudden? Remember, if you have carefully installed the antivirus software and frequently scan your system, they won't be any problem. With the real time protection available on most antivirus software, it will detect any threats instantly and remove it. So, why do you have to pay to remove it?

2. USE THE REMOVAL SOFTWARE.
Here i posted a removal software for any of you who have been infected by those rogue/fake antispyware programs. You can also use HijackThis to scan your system in order to get to know any infection signs. But i ONLY recommend HijackThis to expert user since the logfile are pretty hard to be analyze. You can use FakeAntivirusRemover which can be downloaded here. Just install it, and run the remover. It works against a lot of fake antispyware though it does not cover all.


3. SCAN YOUR PC FREQUENTLY.
Most important things is frequently scan your PC and remember the safe surfing method. Install the latest anti virus software and frequently update it. Its better to stop it rather than to deal with it. Virus are pretty hard and nasty to be handled when you caught one, especially the dangerous one. So, be smart. Use a good anti virus software, update & scan it, and surf safely.