Installed on your computer via a Trojan these fake anti spyware programs popup a screen over the desktop or a balloon popup from the windows tray area; displaying a warning message that your computer is infected with spyware and telling you to purchase, download & install their program to remove it.
SpywareQuake and SpyFalcon.
These versions are slightly different than other variants (SpywareStrike, SpyAxe, etc) in that the alerts do not look like Windows Security alerts but are rather a square that appears from your taskbar.
All are Rogues
Names you may see in this infection:
- AntiVirusGold
PSGuard
RazeSpyware
Security IGuard
Search Maid
SpyFalcon
SpySheriff
SpyTrooper
Spywarestrike
SpywareQuake
SystemWarning
Virtual Maid
W32.Sinnaka.A@mm
WinHound
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