MySscan.com Threat Level:

MySscan.com is a scam site that runs a “free” system scan.

What a deal.

Only the scan is fake, and MySscan.com tells you you’re infected with spyware that doesn’t exist, and pops up false security alerts to trick you into buying rogue anti-spyware for about $50. This MySscan.com popup reads:

“The page at MySscan.com says:
Windows is scanning your system for threats. The scanning is provided by our official partner Internet Antivirus Pro. Please refrain from closing the window until the scanning is finished. We highly recommend you to install the full version of Internet Antivirus Pro scanner to monitor your PC for threats and on-time security system updates.”

No matter what you click, you get another MySscan.com pop-up:

“Please note that Spyware is highly malicious for your PC information privacy.
If you want to install the full version, please click “Ok”, wait for the page to load, start the installation process and follow the instructions. If you want to wait for scanning results to appear, please click “Cancel”. After Internet Antivirus Pro is installed, you can close the scanning window and remove Spyware from your computer.”

And then one more MySscan.com popup, if you try to cancel its installation:

“Your computer remains infected by viruses! It can cause data loss and file damages and need to be cured as soon as possible.

Despite whatever MySscan.com says, if you don’t remember how you got to MySscan.com, the only crapware you’re infected with is MySscan.com.

Let me show you how to block MySscan.com and remove Internet Antivirus Pro, for free.

Read more about MySscan.com »

“Security errors detected” popup Threat Level:

“Security errors detected” popup is a message that appears on SGViralScan.com, a fake anti-spyware site promoting rogue software Spyware Guard 2008. This “Security errors detected” popup is part of a simulated a system scan. This “Security errors detected” popup reads:

“http://sgviralscan.com/ says:
Security errors detected.
Click here to view errors list. Remove this errors as soon as possible to prevent data lost and privacy information exposure.”

Despite whatever this “Security errors detected” popup says, the only spyware you’re infected with is–

Yep, you guessed it.

This “Security errors detected” popup.

Read more about “Security errors detected” popup »

SGViralScan.com Threat Level:

SGViralScan.com is a fake anti-spyware site promoting fake security software Spyware Guard 2008. SGViralScan.com simulates a system scan, and then sends you some “security” alerts.

How thoughtful.

These SGViralScan.com popups read:

“http://SGViralScan.com says:
Warning!!! Your computer contains various signs of viruses and malware programs presence. Your system requires immediate anti viruses check! Spyware Guard 2008 will perform a quick and free scanning of your PC for viruses and malicious programs.”

Or

“The page at http://SGViralScan.com says:
The page at http://sgviralscan.com says:Your computer remains infected by viruses! They can cause data loss and file damages and need to be cured as soon as possible. Return to Spyware Guard 2008 and download it secure your PC”

Despite whatever SGViralScan.com says, if you don’t remember how you got to SGViralScan.com, the only spyware you’re infected with is–

Yep, you guessed it.

SGViralScan.com.

Read more about SGViralScan.com »

SpywareLocked Threat Level:

SpywareLocked is the latest version of fake anti-spyware software SpyLocked. SpywareLocked may be installed onto your PC through a Trojan, or through browser security holes.

Like other rogue anti-spyware, SpywareLocked tries to trick you into you buying the “full version” of its software by launching false security alerts.

When you’re infected with SpywareLocked, you’ll probably be annoyed with a large amount of pop-up ads. Unless you’re into self-torture, I recommend you remove SpywareLocked immediately.

I’ll show you how to get rid of SpywareLocked for free.

Read more about SpywareLocked »

PRO Antispyware 2009 Threat Level:

PRO Antispyware 2009 is just more fake anti-spyware. You might have caught PRO Antispyware 2009 from a Trojan, or a rogue site. PRO Antispyware 2009 may launch fake system alert popups, and PRO Antispyware 2009 might make up threats to scare you into buying PRO Antispyware 2009.

Don’t waste your money — don’t download the software any PRO Antispyware 2009 popup recommends.

I’ll show you how to get rid of PRO Antispyware 2009 for free.

Or you could always set fire to your PC.

Read more about PRO Antispyware 2009 »

Total Protect 2009 Threat Level:

Total Protect 2009, AKA TotalProtect2009, is more fake anti-spyware. Like other scamware, Total Protect 2009 pops up false security alerts to scare you into buying Total Protect 2009.

Total Protect 2009 may have downloaded itself onto your computer through a Trojan, like Zlob, or a rogue security site. Total Protect 2009 can launch when you start up Windows, and Total Protect 2009 popups can be hard to get rid.

If you already paid for Total Protect 2009, you can try to get a Total Protect 2009 refund here. However, I’d save my sanity and time.

Let me show you how to get rid of Total Protect 2009 for free, before Total Protect 2009 makes you stuff fireworks into your PC.

Read more about Total Protect 2009 »

Ecard.exe Threat Level:

Ecard.exe is a Trojan you can download from spam that links to a scam site. Ecard.exe gets linked to from a fake 123Greetings.com email, subject line “Hello, Dear Friend !”

Sounds friendly, right?

Wrong.

Although, Ecard.exe will allow a hacker to get very close and cozy with your PC — and likely all your personal and financial information.

Let me show you how to block Ecard.exe.

Read more about Ecard.exe »

Express Antivirus 2009 Threat Level:

Express Antivirus 2009, AKA ExpressAntivirus2009, is more fake anti-spyware. Like other scamware, Express Antivirus 2009 pops up false security alerts to scare you into buying Express Antivirus 2009.

Express Antivirus 2009 may have downloaded itself onto your computer through a Trojan, like Zlob, or a rogue security site. Express Antivirus 2009 can launch when you start up Windows, and Express Antivirus 2009 popups can be hard to get rid.

I’ll show you how to get rid of Express Antivirus 2009 for free, before Express Antivirus 2009 makes you set fire to your PC.

Read more about Express Antivirus 2009 »

Spy Guard 2008 Threat Level:

Spy Guard 2008 — AKA Spyware Guard 2008 — is more fake anti-spyware software.

You can thank a Trojan or rogue website for installing Spy Guard 2008 onto your computer. Once Spy Guard 2008 is in, Spy Guard 2008 tries to scare you into buying the “full” version of Spy Guard 2008 with false security warnings, and by noting harmless files as dangerous.

You can try to get an Spy Guard 2008 refund here, but I’d save my time and sanity and let it go.

And before you throw your PC out the window to stop Spy Guard 2008 popups, I’ll show you how to get rid of Spy Guard 2008 for free.

Read more about Spy Guard 2008 »

Spyware Protect 2009 Threat Level:

Spyware Protect 2009, AKA SpywareProtect2009, is more fake anti-spyware. Like other scamware, Spyware Protect 2009 pops up false security alerts to scare you into buying Spyware Protect 2009.

Spyware Protect 2009 may have downloaded itself onto your computer through a Trojan, like Zlob, or a rogue security site. Spyware Protect 2009 can launch when you start up Windows, and Spyware Protect 2009 popups can be hard to get rid.

I’ll show you how to get rid of Spyware Protect 2009 for free, before Spyware Protect 2009 makes you set fire to your PC.

Read more about Spyware Protect 2009 »