Carl runs a site devoted to helping you rid your computer from all sorts of spyware and malware at http://www.spyzooka.com/
Antispyware Pro XP is a clone of Antispyware XP 2008, and both are rogue anti-spyware programs that will scam you out of your money and time. With the Internet being our lifelines these days, we often put way too much trust into downloading and getting the programs that we need. If computer users are not careful, they can end up with some nasty malicious software (malware). This is exactly what Antispyware Pro XP is. This program will pretend to be looking out for you and your computer, but it will actually give you malware instead.
The way these fake security programs work is so simple that it is amazing. Antispyware Pro XP will present itself to you offering a free scan of your hard drive to find malware on your system. These programs are very aggressive and will persuade you that you have a problem before they have even scanned your system. They will show up as pop up ads or from websites claiming that they have detected a malware problem.
You need to know that programs cannot know if you have a problem without being downloaded or scanning, so the scary messages that you will receive from Antispyware Pro XP about malware being present are bogus. However, even with the free scan that this program will offer you, this program cannot scan or remove malware. Antispyware Pro XP claims that it can do both. This is a lie.
If you do accept their scan, however, you will be unknowingly giving them the access they need to download their program onto your computer. The scan will undoubtedly show several problem programs. This scan is a fake. The same scan is given to every computer user to scare them into purchasing the full version of the program.
Whether you buy the program or not, you have been infected with malware once you give Antispyware Pro XP the authorization to do a free scan. You will notice this because your computer will slow from all of the falsified security warnings. Your homepage may also change without your authorization.
The real problem here is that this program can log your key strokes and get access to your credit card information and other things that you are trying to keep private. The program can then get this information to the programmers behind the scan to make money off of you.
Don’t let this program linger! It will try to stay as long as possible, so it will be hard for you to remove. Many individuals have thought that they removed the malware, and later found that they were still being bothered by Antispyware Pro XP.
So find a company you can trust. Companies that are legitimate offer a 100% removal guarantee. With this kind of confidence in a company, you can be sure that you get rid of that nasty malware once you have it. If you havemanaged to avoid this program thus far, beware of the malware out there!
- Related Videos
- Related Articles
- Ask / Related Q&A
- Beware of Antispyware Pro Xp
- Is Antivirus Xp Pro Another Dangerous Hoax?
- ZoneLabs Zone Alarm Pro
- Malware Patrol Pro Won't Keep You Safe
- A Few Quick Spyware Removal Tips to Get Your Pc Running Like New Again
- Increase Your System Performance With a Few Basic Windows Xp Tweaks
- Removing Antivirus XP Pro
- 23 Easy Ways To Speed Windows Xp
Spyware Protection 2009 – Don't Count on Protection
By: Carl Atkinson | 06/07/2009Spyware Protection 2009 is just another rogue security program designed to take your money. Although the security alerts displayed to you appear to be very convincing, by downloading the scan you will get no results. There are many malicious applications similar to this one, all created by hackers for the purpose of stealing your money, and selling private information to third parties.
Is Spywaredestroyer Giving You Fits?
By: Carl Atkinson | 06/07/2009Spywaredestroyer is a rogue security program much like all the others. It is malicious, and of absolutely no use except to cause problems with your PC and personal information. Fake antispyware programs like this one need to be avoided at all costs, but in the event that it does become installed on your computer there are a few things you should know.
Can Antivirus2009 And Other Rogues Ever Be Stopped For Good?
By: Carl Atkinson | 06/07/2009Over the last few years rogue applications like Antivirus2009 seem to be everywhere. Every month there is at least one new rogue threat put on the Internet. Whether that threat is a completely new parasite or the clone of some previously created bogus application, all computer users need to be aware of the dangers rogue applications present.
Some Might Say That Antivirus 2009 Is the Worst Rogue Application Around
By: Carl Atkinson | 06/07/2009Those out there that have been infected with Antivirus 2009 should not feel like they are alone. Of all the rogue application polluting the Internet, Antivirus 2009 is just one of nearly four hundred different bogus programs that are designed to scare people into giving up their hard earned money.
Five Signs Of A Possible Computer Infection
By: Justin Truth | 03/07/2009This is an article detailing five signs you should look for on your computer of a possible computer infection. These days, it takes more then a simple Spyware remover to protect yourself against Spyware. You need to know what signs to look for when you are infected with Spyware. This article will explain just that.
Spyware Destroyer May Just Destroy Your PC
By: Carl Atkinson | 03/07/2009Are strange things happening on your PC? It may be because Spyware Destroyer or some other malicious application is installed, and you don't realize it. These fake antispyware programs look authentic, and have tricked many people into spending their money on what is a totally worthless product. They are simply rogue security programs that have no ability to help your computer at all.
Avoid Rogue Security Program SecureAntivirusPro
By: Carl Atkinson | 03/07/2009As you have no doubt guessed from the title, SecureAntivirusPro is a rogue security program designed by hackers to con innocent people. Disguised as a legitimate antispyware application, this program advertises incessantly to the user, informing them that severe security threats reside on their PC. This program in itself is an infection, and should be removed at once to prevent further problems from occurring.
Secure Antivirus Pro – Avoid It At All Costs
By: Carl Atkinson | 03/07/2009Secure Antivirus Pro is a rogue security program designed to scare users into believing their computer is infected with malware, viruses and security threats. Once installed on your PC, it actually installs additional malware, and is in itself and infection that needs to be removed at once. Bogus antispyware applications like these are not of any benefit whatsoever, and are potentially very dangerous both to your computer and personal identity.
Spyware Protection 2009 – Don't Count on Protection
By: Carl Atkinson | 06/07/2009 | SecuritySpyware Protection 2009 is just another rogue security program designed to take your money. Although the security alerts displayed to you appear to be very convincing, by downloading the scan you will get no results. There are many malicious applications similar to this one, all created by hackers for the purpose of stealing your money, and selling private information to third parties.
Is Spywaredestroyer Giving You Fits?
By: Carl Atkinson | 06/07/2009 | SecuritySpywaredestroyer is a rogue security program much like all the others. It is malicious, and of absolutely no use except to cause problems with your PC and personal information. Fake antispyware programs like this one need to be avoided at all costs, but in the event that it does become installed on your computer there are a few things you should know.
Can Antivirus2009 And Other Rogues Ever Be Stopped For Good?
By: Carl Atkinson | 06/07/2009 | SecurityOver the last few years rogue applications like Antivirus2009 seem to be everywhere. Every month there is at least one new rogue threat put on the Internet. Whether that threat is a completely new parasite or the clone of some previously created bogus application, all computer users need to be aware of the dangers rogue applications present.
Some Might Say That Antivirus 2009 Is the Worst Rogue Application Around
By: Carl Atkinson | 06/07/2009 | SecurityThose out there that have been infected with Antivirus 2009 should not feel like they are alone. Of all the rogue application polluting the Internet, Antivirus 2009 is just one of nearly four hundred different bogus programs that are designed to scare people into giving up their hard earned money.
Spyware Destroyer May Just Destroy Your PC
By: Carl Atkinson | 03/07/2009 | SecurityAre strange things happening on your PC? It may be because Spyware Destroyer or some other malicious application is installed, and you don't realize it. These fake antispyware programs look authentic, and have tricked many people into spending their money on what is a totally worthless product. They are simply rogue security programs that have no ability to help your computer at all.
Avoid Rogue Security Program SecureAntivirusPro
By: Carl Atkinson | 03/07/2009 | SecurityAs you have no doubt guessed from the title, SecureAntivirusPro is a rogue security program designed by hackers to con innocent people. Disguised as a legitimate antispyware application, this program advertises incessantly to the user, informing them that severe security threats reside on their PC. This program in itself is an infection, and should be removed at once to prevent further problems from occurring.
Secure Antivirus Pro – Avoid It At All Costs
By: Carl Atkinson | 03/07/2009 | SecuritySecure Antivirus Pro is a rogue security program designed to scare users into believing their computer is infected with malware, viruses and security threats. Once installed on your PC, it actually installs additional malware, and is in itself and infection that needs to be removed at once. Bogus antispyware applications like these are not of any benefit whatsoever, and are potentially very dangerous both to your computer and personal identity.
Some Believe That Antivirus360remover Might Have Been Created By Children
By: Carl Atkinson | 03/07/2009 | SecurityThe scammers behind Antivirus360remover realized that creating rogue applications does not take that much ingenuity. All it takes to develop most rogue applications is a little knowledge in marketing and the ability to copy one of the over four hundred other bogus programs out there.