Articles Archive for 3 July 2009

Malware Protection 2009
Posted in Information and Removal on 3 July 2009

Malware Protection 2009 is a bogus security program targeting unprotected windows XP and Vista PCs. Typically, Malware Protection 2009 uses already existing infection for promoting itself through popups and fake Security Center. These alerts try to convince you that either your PC is under constant attack or that you got some infection noone heard off.
Such [...]

AntiMalwarePro
Posted in Information and Removal on 3 July 2009

AntiMalwarePro is a bogus anti-malware software that will ostensibly remove spyware, viruses and fix Windows registry errors. This program is just another scam. It uses misleading methods to trick you into purchasing AntiMalwarePro. If you find that your computer is infected with this parasite, don’t purcase it. Instead, delete this rogue application as soon as [...]

Agnitum announces the release candidate of Outpost 6.7
Posted in Information and Removal on 3 July 2009

We’re glad to announce the availability of Outpost Pro (2009) 6.7 release candidate within Agnitum’s beta program. This iteration should be finalized in a couple of weeks.

Generally speaking, Outpost 6.7 adds beta-phase compaibility with Windows 7, enhances the capabilities of content filtration and further masters Agnitum’s acclaimed host protection. Also the version brings along a few improvements, such as, just to name a few:

• Windows Firewall now disabled after Outpost 6.7 installation
• Quick Tune plug-in now available in Internet Explorer on x64 platforms
• Updates now work when default proxy was changed
• Transit packets are OK for opening web pages on VMWare
• Packets are not blocked if using Internet Connection Sharing

Outpost Pro (2009) 6.7 can be installed on Windows 2000, 2003, XP, Vista, Windows Server 2008 (incl. all x-64 versions) - and Windows 7 RC.

You can try the new Outpost version (release candidate) right away! Just contact our Support Service and ask for the build.

Pavel Goryakin,
Agnitum

Adware.Component.Toolbars
Posted in Information and Removal on 3 July 2009

Adware.Component.Toolbars is a fake alert shown by malware Smart Defender PRO. Adware.Component.Toolbars usually appears in Smart Defender PRO alert popup ads and claims the PC owner that his property is being attacked by the parasite called Trojan-dropper.
Adware.Component.Toolbars alerts tries force the user to buy Smart Defender PRO trying to block this attack. After downloading and [...]