Spyware can be a nightmare for you if your computer is ever infected. Every computer user is constantly reminded about the dangers posed by spywares. The warnings are rather too commonplace that some of us tend to view then as exaggerated. The risk that spywares pose to your computer and your sensitive information is real.

The dangers range from a noticeable slow down in the processing speed of your computer to numerous and recurring pop-ups. It's good for you to understand how a spyware behaves in a computer, so you'll be able to tell when your computer has become infected. (more...)

AntiAdd is a misleading antispyware program that erroneously reports threats to the user. This rogue security program advertises through aggressive and frightening warnings, notifying you that spyware, Trojans and other parasites exist on your PC. This application is malware, although it claims to remove this exact thing. Do not spend your money!

Security alerts and fake system notifications alert you to infections that supposedly exist. Fake online scanners are also offered that supposedly detect the threats so that they can be removed from your PC. These scans are useless. AntiAdd cannot detect or remove anything at all. It is all a scam designed to get you to purchase their product, which does not do anything. (more...)

Spy-Rid is a corrupt antispyware parasite that often infects the PC through web browser security loopholes or trojans, but can also be contracted if the user makes the mistake of downloading the free scan offered by the site. This rogue security program is simply a ploy to get users to spend money on a product that is not capable of performing any actions it claims, and can in fact cause damage to your computer.

Alarming security alert warnings often display, warning the user that infections and other dangers exist. They are then invited to scan their computer for these threats, in order to detect and remove them. If they fall for this, they will be shown the fake results of the scan, then informed that in order to remove these infected files they must purchase the full product. Spy-Rid is not capable of doing anything it promises, it is simply a scam designed by hackers to take your money. (more...)

AntiSpyCheck makes a number of claims, including that it scans for spyware and is a pop-up blocker, as well as spam filter. While this sounds good, this application is nothing but your typical rogue security program that makes false claims in order to get the user to purchase the product. As many others do, this one advertises security alerts aggressively in an effort to frighten the user.

These malicious applications usually install through trojans without the permission or knowledge of the user. Most of the time, they may be placed on your computer due to unsafe browsing habits or security loopholes in the browser. However, downloading the free scan many of these rogues offer in order to detect supposed threats will also install it on your PC. AntiSpyCheck is a parasite, and should be removed immediately once detected. (more...)

AntiSpySpider is a rogue security program that masquerades as a legitimate antispyware tool. This program usually installs with the help of vicious trojans such as Zlob and Vundo, and is created by hackers who want to trick you, so that you will spend money on their useless product. This is malware, which puts your PC and personal information in jeopardy.

There are hundreds if not thousands of malicious applications out in cyberspace that are similar to this one. Hackers design these programs, and advertise aggressively toward users warning them of severe security threats that exist on their computer. If the user is gullible and falls for the free scan, they are essentially placing this malware on their computer themselves. Otherwise, it can be installed by practicing unsafe surfing habits, sharing files, or downloading programs like music, games and freeware. (more...)

AntivirusTrigger is a rogue security program that looks very real to most PC users. This application is usually installed via trojans like Zlob or Vundo, and displays frightening security threat alerts to the user. This is a ploy to get you to download the free scan in order to detect all security threats, so that they may be removed. This application is a fake, and should be removed immediately once detected.

Like most malicious antispyware applications, this one shows exaggerated threats to the user, informing them that severe threats reside on the PC. They then invite the user to download a free scan in order to detect all of the infections. Results are displayed, but they are just fakes. AntivirusTrigger then informs you that in order to remove these threats, you must purchase the full product. This rogue is not able to scan your computer to start with, and cannot detect or remove anything at all. (more...)