Carl runs a site devoted to helping you rid your computer from all sorts of spyware and malware at http://www.spyzooka.com/
While SpyAxe promotes itself as a legitimate spyware removal tool, it is actually a rogue security program, or trojan, that is spyware. This application can do many harmful things to your PC, and is not capable of anything it claims to be able to do. You may have an icon or two in your system tray that pop out balloon messages warning you of security threats. If you do, beware. Here is more information on this malicious program to help you determine if you do have it, and what you should do.
Most fake antispyware programs are pretty much the same. They advertise aggressively to the user, warning them of security threats. The next step is to scan your PC with a free scan in order to detect these threats. Once detected, they will supposedly be removed. The fake applications notify you after the scan is performed that in order for these infected files to be removed, you must purchase the product. This is the hacker's way of making money on something that is totally useless.
SpyAxe cannot detect anything, so the results displayed are false. They are most likely the very same results that are shown to any computer user that downloads the fake scan. This program cannot remove anything, and it won't restore the security of your computer. It may place more malware on your PC, modify system files, collect private information and perform other devious tasks. You will more than likely notice that your computer has become slow or unstable if you have spyware installed. Pop-up ads, browser redirection and a changed home page are other common symptoms.
Rogue security programs like this one can actually damage your computer, and install without your permission or knowledge. This may happen when you download certain files like music and videos, or by visiting unknown websites with questionable security. You might also get it by clicking on links in spam emails. Spyware is very sneaky -- it hides in the background, and runs constantly which uses a large amount of your system resources, which accounts for the slowness of your PC.
If you suspect that SpyAxe has been placed on your computer, it should be removed at once before further damage is done. Manual removal is possible, but not advised because you risk damaging your PC if it isn't done correctly. To remove spyware, parasites and other infections, you should use a reputable antispyware tool that is guaranteed, and removes 100% of all security threats automatically, completely restoring your PC back to normal.
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