How Did the Rogue Spyware Cleaner Program Install Itself on My Computer?
If a "spyware removal program" has suddently appeared on your computer without your permission and tells you that you are infected with the Zlob trojan, Trojan-Spy.Win32@mx, Spyware.Cyberlog-X, or other program, then you have probably fallen victim to a SmitFraud attack. Usually, these trojans install themselves after you downloaded an infected codec program when trying to watch a video online or you may have been hit by a "drive-by" installation of Smitfraud. SmitFraud attacks show fake antispyware programs popups on your screen and/or a balloon popup from the windows system tray displaying a warning message that your computer is infected with spyware and telling you to purchase, download & install their program to remove it. These rogue applications will show many minor issues including cookies that are present on your system along with the infected smitfraud files as well. Their scare tactics and marketing of the spyware removal program isnt very ethical and is simply driven by money and greed. There are several types of SmitFraud. Some may appear as the types listed below: SpyLocked PestCapture Search and Destroy TheSpyBot System Doctor Virus Rescue DriveCleaner VirusProtect Pro Ultimate Defender Ultimate Cleaner 2007 http://www.pchell.com contains helpful information for spyware removal, but it is important to note that some have to be removed from the computers registry manually. If you have not had experience editing the registry, it is best to seek professional help! |
