XP-ProtectSoft.com Threat Level:

XP-ProtectSoft.com is home to fake anti-spyware XP Antivirus Protection. XP-ProtectSoft.com offers a free scan with XP Antivirus Protection.

What a deal.

Only if you download the trial, XP Antivirus Protection tells you you’re infected with spyware that doesn’t exist, and pops up fake security alerts to trick you into buying XP Antivirus Protection for $49.95-$79.95.

Despite whatever XP-ProtectSoft.com says, if you don’t remember how you got to XP-ProtectSoft.com, the only spyware you’re infected with is XP Antivirus Protection. So just remove XP Antivirus Protection, before you throw your PC out the window.

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XPCleaner v.7.2 Threat Level:

XPCleaner v.7.2 is more fake anti-spyware. XPCleaner v.7.2 runs exaggerated “security” scans and launches XPCleaner v.7.2 popups to try and trick you into buying XPCleaner v.7.2. XPCleaner v.7.2 may have downloaded itself onto your computer through a trojan, like Zlob.

Remove XPCleaner v.7.2, if only because XPCleaner v.7.2 will make you want to throw your PC out the window.

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XLife Guarder Threat Level:

XLife Guarder, AKA XL Guarder, is more fake anti-spyware. Like other scam anti-spyware, XLife Guarder pops up fake security alerts to trick you into buying XLife Guarder. XLife Guarder may have installed itself onto your PC through a trojan, like Zlob, or maybe you downloaded from www.XLGuarder.com. XLife Guarder can launch when you start up Windows, and XLife Guarder may popup tons of ads that are difficult to close.

Get rid of XLife Guarder, if only because XLife Guarder may make you want to throw your PC out the window.

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Vitae Antivirus 2008 Threat Level:

Vitae Antivirus 2008 is more fake anti-spyware, the evil cousin of XP Antivirus. Like other scam antispyware, Vitae Antivirus 2008 might launch sham system alerts. This Vitae Antivirus 2008 popup is supposed to scare you into buying Vitae Antivirus 2008.

Vitae Antivirus 2008 might be an early birthday gift from a Trojan, or maybe you accidentally downloaded Vitae Antivirus 2008.

Unless you like getting ripped off, don’t waste any money on Vitae Antivirus 2008.

I’ll show you how to get rid of Vitae Antivirus 2008 for free.

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AntiSpyware2008Soft.com Threat Level:

AntiSpyware2008Soft.com is home to Antivirus 2008, one of the latest fake anti-spyware applications. AntiSpyware2008Soft.com offers a free scan with Antivirus 2008. What a deal. Only if you download the trial, Antivirus 2008 gives false positives, and pops up fake security alerts to trick you into buying Antivirus 2008 for $49.95-$79.95.

Despite whatever AntiSpyware2008Soft.com says, if you don’t remember how you got to AntiSpyware2008Soft.com, the only spyware you’re infected with is Antivirus 2008. So just block AntiSpyware2008Soft.com.

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AntiSpywareApp Threat Level:

AntiSpywareApp –AKA “Anti Spyware App” — is just another fake anti-spyware app. You might have downloaded AntiSpywareApp from a scam website. AntiSpywareApp runs exaggerated “security” scans and pops up false alerts to try to trick you into buying AntiSpywareApp.

Unless you like getting ripped off and enjoy a AntiSpywareApp popup, uninstall AntiSpywareApp.

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XLG Security Center Threat Level:

XLG Security Center, AKA XLife Guarder, is more fake anti-spyware. Like other scam anti-spyware, XLG Security Center pops up fake security alerts to trick you into buying XLG Security Center. XLG Security Center may have installed itself onto your PC through a trojan, like Zlob, or maybe you downloaded from www.XLGuarder.com. XLG Security Center can launch when you start up Windows, and XLG Security Center may popup tons of ads that are difficult to close.

Get rid of XLG Security Center, if only because XLG Security Center may make you want to throw your PC out the window.

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AdwareDelete v2.0 Threat Level:

AdwareDelete v2.0 is just more fake anti-spyware/anti-adware. Like other scamware, AdwareDelete v2.0 runs weak system scans with exaggerated results, and AdwareDelete v2.0 might launch fake system popups. This AdwareDelete v2.0 popup is supposed to scare you into wanting to buy AdwareDelete v2.0.

Don’t waste your money — don’t download the software the AdwareDelete v2.0 popup recommends.

I’ll show you how to get rid of AdwareDelete v2.0 for free.

Or you could always toss your PC out the window.

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OtherHomePage.com/xp/ Threat Level:

OtherHomePage.com/xp/ is the latest browser hijacker that changes your home page to OtherHomePage.com/xp/. Like its evil twin DoBrowseSecure.com/xp, OtherHomePage.com/xp/ promotes fake anti-spyware, like Ultimate Antivirus 2008 and Windows Antivirus 2008. OtherHomePage.com/xp/ runs its own fake security scan and popup, telling you you’re infected with W32.Myzor.FK@yf. This OtherHomePage.com/xp/ popup reads:

Warning! W32.Myzor.FK@yf is a virus that infects files with .exe extensions. It attempts to steal passwords and private information from the infected computer.
Type: Virus
Infection Length: 138,293 bytes
Systems Affected: Windows 95, 98, ME, NT (all versions), 2003, Windows XP (all service packs)
Systems Not Affected: DOS, EPOC, Linux, Macintosh, Novell Netware, OS/2, UNIX
Technical details: Creates files in %Windir%\ directory. By default, this is C:\Windows.
Adds values to registry keys: HKEY_LOCAL_MNACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
Scans the hard drive for .exe files and infects any executable files. Searches for passwords/information, which it may send to a remote attacker.
Recomendations: Click “OK” to download officially approved security software.
Always keep your patch levels up-to-date.

You’re not infected with W32.Myzor.FK@yf: you’re infected with OtherHomePage.com/xp/. And the only thing OtherHomePage.com/xp/ and its fake anti-spyware removes is money from your pockets.

So get rid of OtherHomePage.com/xp/.

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XLG Security Center Threat Level:

XLG Security Center, AKA XL Guarder, is more fake anti-spyware. Like other scam anti-spyware, XLG Security Center pops up fake security alerts to trick you into buying XLG Security Center. XLG Security Center may have installed itself onto your PC through a trojan, like Zlob, or maybe you downloaded from www.XLGuarder.com. XLG Security Center can launch when you start up Windows, and XLG Security Center may popup tons of ads that are difficult to close.

Get rid of XLG Security Center, if only because XLG Security Center may make you want to throw your PC out the window.

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