Some Rogue Antispyware, Antivirus and Antimalware...(LOL)

Well, it's simply out of boredom that i've searched for information about some rogue security programs this past week. I even downloaded some and tested its effect on my virtual machine! But then it occurred to me that i should share with you some of the interesting stuffs i learn. The reason is because we are so occupied with the good stuffs that we did not take notice of the bad stuffs. I hope maybe you'll learn something out of this just like i do...:)

1. Intelinet


At first i'm really interested in this piece of software...well, i had totally no idea that it is a rogue antispyware software because it appeared in download.com, which is a legitimate software downloading site. So i downloaded it and tested it out. Within another couple of minutes when i feel that something's not right, i uninstalled the software...and used MalwareBytes' AntiMalware to scan my PC for infections...well, there you go, more than 30 rogue registry keys and system files found!!

You wouldn't even realize from its professional-looking "official website" shown above that it is a rogue antispyware. Thankfully download.com has took this rogue piece of crap off their website!!!

2. AntiMalware Guard


Came across this rogue antimalware's information in a forum teaching users how to remove it using MalwareBytes' AntiMalware or Rogue Remover. Well, according to sources, it mainly displays fake malware alert so as to persuade you into buying the product and steals your sensitive information. A pretty conventional type of rogue security software...

3. SpyRemover Pro


This is a pretty tricky rogue antispyware to spot. But its rogue status will be evident when it is installed. Besides showing you fake scan results which are so obvious and steals your private information, it secretly allows Trojans such as Zlob and Vundo to be downloaded into your PC (sounds like it is a Downloader Trojan itself). Worst of all, this rogue program repairs itself, spreads itself and even updates itself like an automated machine!

4. PCPrivacy Cleaner


This little rogue privacy software can get into your PC via direct download from its website or through pirate websites, porn sites and through trojan horses residing in your PC. It shows fake scan alerts and without asking your permission, it downloads other rogue programs to your PC which can steal your information, keylogging your keystrokes and throw up lots of annoying popups.

If you want a privacy-cleaning software, try the free Piriform CCleaner! Don't fall for this kind of crappy scam!

5. Antivirus 2009


Acting like a proffesional antivirus program, Antispyware fools you with fake alerts, fake Windows Security Center and tray icons. Nevertheless, you can tell that it is a rogue by its excessive popups, constant bugging of you to purchase the product...typical thing for rogue porgram to do. In my opinion, its name is stupid enough to divulge it as a rogue, to be honest...

6. WinAntispyware 2008


I was pretty stunned to learn that this is actually a rogue security software. Reason is because i love its GUI (feeling kind of guilty lol). Seriously however, this rogue antispyware can cause system slowdown and even stability issues apart from the conventional stuffs rogue security software does. Kinda pity of it being a rogue program, because the GUI is of my taste...:(

7. MalwareBot


Based on Enigma Software, vendor of the popular SpyHunter, MalwareBot finds its way into your PC via existing Trojans on your PC. It causes system instabilities, crashes, slowdowns/lockups and most annoyingly, it is a rogue which is very difficult to remove by manual methods.

8. Antivirus 360


This is a pretty sly attempt to trick users by emulating the name of the legitimate Norton 360, i guess. According to sources from security software company Sunbelt Software, it replaces Antivirus 2009 when people started flagging it as a rogue. Antivirus 360 is also a pretty conventional rogue security software, doing all the stuffs rogue security software normally does.

I actually planned on accumulating a list of rogue security programs to be posted here but then retracted the thought because there are many websites dedicated to that aspects. I hope that this post will get your attention fixed on not just the legitimate security software, but the rogue ones as well!

Happy computering!!!