Antispyware Soft is a rogue anti-spyware program from the same family as Antivirus Soft and Antivirus Suite. Just like its predecessors, AntispywareSoft reports false system security threats to make you think that your computer is infected with malicious software. Usually, this fake program is promoted through the use of Trojans or other malware, but it can be also installed on your computer without your consent and knowledge through software vulnerabilities.

Once active, Antispyware Soft runs fake system scan and displays a list of false or non-existing threats to scare you into thinking that your computer is badly infected. Antispyware Soft Demo is a typical scareware, so it won’t let you to remove the infections until you purchase the program. Of course, this is nothing more but a scam and you obviously shouldn’t purchase it. Instead, please use the removal instructions below to remove Antispyware Soft from your computer as soon as possible.

When running, Antispyware Soft will also display fake security warnings and state that your computer is infected. That’s a part of the scam and just like the false scan results, should be ignored. It will also impersonate Windows Security Center and state that your computer is not secure or that your sensitive information can be stolen. It then will recommend you to purchase Antispyware Soft in order to protect yourself. Some of its alers may look like these ones:

Current Virus Threats – Last 24 Hour Analysis:
1. Win32/Zafi.B worm Infected PC’s: 3049

2. a variant of Win32/M… Infected PC’s: 1068

3. a variant of Win32/I… Infected PC’s: 679

4. Win32/Adware.XPAntiS… Infected PC’s: 98

5. Win32/Netsky.C worm Infected PC’s: 96

Other names: W32.Erkez.B

Win32/Zafi.B is a worm spreading via e-mail and P2P networks. It runs on Windows 95 and higher versions. Its size is 12800 bytes compressed by the FSG utility. After its decompression its size is 49 kB.

The worm arrives in an e-mail message with randomly selected subject line and body from the pre-defined subject lines and bodies specified in the worm code. The text in the subject line might be for example:

eIngyen SMS!

SPYWARE “SECURITY TOOLS”

We are posting this because of the amount of people that have contacted us about this spyware that has been infected a lot of computers. It’s called “Security Tools.” The software is spyware, and when it gets on your computer it pops up many warnings about your computer being infected and wanting you to buy the software to remove it. We have a Facebook Fan Page and have had many customers message us wanting help to remove it. Many people complain that after having the program on there that they can no longer connect to the internet. Here is some more information on it:

Security Tool is a rogue antivirus application that deliberately gives reports of false system security threats on your computer and displays fake security alerts or notifications to make you think your PC is infected with malware. The misleading application is from the same family as Total security 2009 and System Security. When installed, SecurityTool will be configured to start automatically when you log on into Windows. Then it will imitate system scan and display a variety of infections that can’t be removed unless you purchase the program. The files detected during the scan are either harmless or legitimate system files and can’t cause any damage to your computer.

Security Tool is pushed through the use of Trojans, fake online anti-malware scanners and other malicious software. It is installed along with Trojans FakeAV that display fake security warnings and promote SecurityTool malware. Once running, the bogus program will block legit programs and especially anti-virus software. Another interesting thing is that if you click on Updates button, you will see “Updating”, but actually there is no network activity. It’s just another argument why Security Tool is classified as a rogue security application. What is more, this parasite will impersonate Windows Security Center and constantly display warnings/notifications about serious security threats and privacy issues. It may claim that your computer is under attack by an Internet virus or that private data can be stolen. For example:

“Security Tool Warning
Spyware.IEMonster activity detected. This is spyware that attempts to steal passwords from Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Outlook and other programs. Click here to remove it immediately with SecurityTool.”

To make things worse, SecurityTool will hijack web browsers and block certain security websites obviously to protect itself from being deleted. It should be already obvious that this program is a scam. Do not purchase it. Instead, please use the removal guide below to remove Security Tool from your PC manually for free.

Below is a picture of what you may see on your computer if infected.

If you need help removing this or any other virus or spyware please contact us at:

Services@Blackmagiccomputers.com

(231) 342-7837

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What is XP Antispyware 2010?
XP Antispyware 2010 is a fake anti-malware application. These so-called “rogues” use intentional false positives to convince users that their systems have been compromised. Then they try to sell you their software, claiming it will remove these threats. In extreme cases the false threats are actually the very trojans that advertise or even directly install the rogue.

How do I know if I am infected with XP Antispyware 2010?

This is how the main screen of the rogue application looks:

How did XP Antispyware 2010 get on my computer?

Rogue programs use different methods for spreading themselves. This particular one was installed by a trojan.

XPAntispyware 2010 targets your money. It loads imitation of system scan and then displays fabricated system scan results. XPAntispyware2010 urges paying for the program for deleting the imaginary threats. Trust none of the notifications loaded by XP Antispyware 2010. The program is actually a malware. Besides generating large amounts of counterfeit alerts, XP Antispyware2010 also interrupts web browsing and terminates reputable security tools.

XP Antispyware 2010 displays the following falsified warnings:

XP Antispyware 2010 – Unregistered Version
Attention: DANGER!
ALERT! System scan for spyware, adware, trojans and viruses is complete. XP Antispyware 2010detected 28 critical system objects. These security breaches may be exploited and lead to the following:
! Your system becomes a target for spam and bulky, intruding ads
! Browser crashes frequently and web access speed decreases
! Your personalfiles, photos, document and passwords get stolen
! Your computer is used for criminal activity behind your back
! Bank details and credit card information gets disclosed
Click REGISTER to register your copy of XP Antispyware 2010 and perform threat removal on your system. The list of infections and vulnerabilities detected will become available after registration.

XP Antispyware 2010 Firewall Alert
XP Antispyware 2010 has blocked a program from accessing the internet
Internet Explorer is infected with Trojan-BNK.Win32.Keylogger.gen
Private data can be stolen by third parties, including credit card details and passwords.
Windows recommend Activate XP Antispyware 2010
Click “Yes, Activate…” to register your copy of XP Antispyware 2010 and perform threat removal on your system.

If you have this program on your computer and need help removing it please contact us at www.Blackmagiccomputers.com

A new sleeper virus that could allow hackers to steal financial and personal information has now spread to more than eight million computers in what industry analysts say is one of the most serious infections they have ever seen.

Experts say a single infected laptop could expose an entire network to the worm.

The Downadup or Conficker worm exploits a bug in Microsoft Windows to infect mainly corporate networks, where — although it has yet to cause any harm — it potentially exposes infected PCs to hijack.

Mikko Hypponen, chief research officer at anti-virus firm F-Secure, says while the purpose of the worm is unclear, its unique “phone home” design, linking back to its point of origin, means it can receive further orders to wreak havoc.

He said his company had reverse-engineered its program, which they suspected of originating in Ukraine, and is using the call-back mechanism to monitor an exponential infection rate, despite Microsoft‘s issuing of a patch to fix the bug.

“On Tuesday there were 2.5 million, on Wednesday 3.5 million and today [Friday], eight million,” he told CNN. “It’s getting worse, not better.”

Hypponen explained to CNN the dangers that Downadup poses, who is most at risk and what can be done to stop its spread.

How serious is it?

It is the most serious large scale worm outbreak we have seen in recent years because of how widespread it is, but it is not very serious in terms of what it does. So far it doesn’t try to steal personal information or credit card details.

Who is affected?

We have large infections in Europe, the United States and in Asia. It is a Windows worm and almost all the cases are corporate networks. There are very few reports of independent home computers affected.

What does it do?

It is a complicated worm most likely engineered by a group of people who have spent time making it very complicated to analyze and remove. The real reason why they have created it is hard to say right now, but we do know how it replicates.

How does it spread?

The worm does not spread over email or the Web. However if an infected laptop is connected to your corporate network, it will immediately scan the network looking for machines to infect. These will be machines that have not installed a patch from Microsoft known as MS08-067. The worm will also scan company networks trying to guess your password, trying hundreds and hundreds of common words. If it gets in, even if you are not at your machine, it will infect and begin spreading to other servers. A third method of spreading is via USB data sticks.

How can I prevent it infecting my machine?

The best way is to get the patch and install it company-wide. The second way is password security. Use long, difficult passwords — particularly for administrators who cannot afford to be locked out of the machines they will have to fix.

What can I do if it has already infected?

Machines can be disinfected. The problem is for companies with thousands of infected machines, which can become re-infected from just one computer even as they are being cleared.

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