Tuesday, February 16, 2010

SpyVampire is a Complete Hoax

SpyVampire claims to be a spyware removal tool, but is actually a rogue security program designed to trick you and take your money. This malicious application displays security warnings and fake online scans constantly, in an effort to make you believe that malware and other parasites exist on your PC. They hope to frighten you enough that you are convinced to purchase SpyVampire in order to remove these threats. Save your money.

While SpyVampire claims to scan your PC, it cannot. Any results you see are fabricated by SpyVampire for the purpose of alarming you. This application is incapable of detecting or removing any parasite or infection. The entire scheme is a hoax designed to take your money for a worthless product.

Where malware comes from

The average user doesn't know where malware comes from; they just notice strange things are happening to their PC. Most of these rogue security programs download when you download other programs like music, freeware or games. Malicious websites and shared networks are other sources of malware. Your PC may also become infected by clicking on links in spam e-mails.

What does SpyVampire do?

SpyVampire is spyware, so it actually spies on what you do when you are online. Your online searches and the websites you visit are tracked, so that any information collected may be sent to third parties. Your personal passwords, credit card numbers and other business data may also be at risk. Any information collected may be used for malicious intents.

Common signs of spyware

Will you know if SpyVampire has been placed on your PC? It really is hard to miss. There are many common symptoms. Your PC will likely become very slow or unstable, and your browser may redirect you to strange websites. Most people are bombarded by pop-up ads and security warnings, and your home page may mysteriously change as well.

When you become suspicious that malware resides on your PC, you should remove it at once. Manual removal requires locating all related files and values in the Windows registry, which is very difficult as many will 'hide' from you. Manual removal may also damage your PC if not done right, so it isn't recommended.

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Friday, February 5, 2010

StorageProtector Doesn't Protect Anything at All

If you know what spyware is, you know it isn't good. StorageProtector is a rogue security program that works like most other. Its purpose is to alarm you so that you will hand over your money. StorageProtector uses constant security alerts and fake online scanners in an effort to make you believe that malware and other infections reside on your PC. This program is malware, and should be avoided. StorageProtector hopes that if you believe threats are on your PC, you will purchase the product they offer to remove these threats.

While StorageProtector claims to scan your PC in order to detect infections and then remove them, it can do nothing. This rogue cannot scan your PC, so any results shown are fake, or possibly harmless files that were created in order to scare you. StorageProtector cannot detect or remove any infection or parasite.

Where malware comes from

Suddenly, your PC starts acting strange and you suspect you may have malware. Where did it come from? There are several ways this can happen. It may have installed when you downloaded another program such as videos or games. Visiting malicious or questionable websites may also cause spyware to install. P2P networks and links in spam e-mails are other sources of malicious software.

What does StorageProtector do?

Besides attempting to steal your money, StorageProtector performs other malicious activities. Your online searches and the websites you visit may be tracked. Private data like personal passwords and business information may be accessed. Any information that is gathered about you and your interests may be sent to third parties, who may use it for malicious purposes. Spyware may also affect the performance of your PC, or even cause it to crash.

Symptoms of spyware

Will you know if spyware is installed on your PC? Most likely. The symptoms are easy to recognize. If StorageProtector or some other malware has been installed on your computer, you will notice that your PC seems to be slow or sluggish, maybe even unstable. Your browser may send you to websites you weren't trying to visit, and your home page may suddenly change. Security warnings and pop-up ads will slam you constantly, another obvious symptom.

You may be tempted to remove StorageProtector yourself, but this isn't advised unless you have thorough knowledge with the process. If not done precisely, manual removal can damage your PC.

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