F-Secure Internet Security Review
I uploaded the F-Secure Internet Security 2009 review on Friday. You can watch the review over at my youtube channel
Personally I pre-screened F-Secure and it failed misurably, then I performed the review and some how it was WORSE!!! I saw no reason to even test it in safemode because I honestly couldn’t find [...]
What Makes a 5 Star Anti-Malware Application
I’ve received a lot a questions on how i determine what a 5 star anti-virus is. Below are the 5 criteria I use:
1. Does it remove general malware:
-like viruses, trojans and rootkits
2. Does it remove rogueware like:
-Rogue Anti-Malware
-Rogue Anti-Privacy
3. Does it detect and remove adware
-Virtumonde
-Does it remove the majority of adware
-Does it remove adware protection [...]
Vundo Removal Updated for June 08
I used to hate Vundo because detecting and removing was really a pain in the as*. I say “used to” because I’ve found a little recipe for 100% removal (so far) that is quick and very effective. It’s not 100% free, but it does detect, remove and prevent new vundo infections.
1. Buy [...]
SpyShredder 2.1 – Rogue Anti-Malware
SpyShredder is Rogue Anti-Malware (fake software). SpyShredder has 2 purposes.
Make you buy it for 9.95
Steal your Identity
This SpyShredder starts scanning at login and displays numerous fake results. When the scanning is complete, SpyShredder will ask you to register it in order to clean the infections. Don’t ever register this program. [...]
Video Review of OneCare
I just got done making a video review of Microsoft’s OneCare. OneCare has recently been hailed as one of the best anti-malware solutions on the market today. See how well it performed on a highly infected PC!
The video is broken up in 3 parts. The total length of the review is 13 [...]
Anti-Malware Reviews and Downloads
Hi Everyone…Matt here… I just added a few product reviews and downloads here. These are the anti-malware applications I use on all my client appointments.
New Rogue: Awola 6.0 Anti-Spyware
Awola 6.0 Anti-Spyware is rogue anti-spyware installed via a trojan. Awola will display fake alerts saying that you’re infected with a variety of malware even if your pc is absolutely clean. Awola “claims” it can remove all your infections for 79.99, however it does absolutely nothing but take your money.
The bogus company [...]
XP AntiVirus 2008 got my mom…
Mom called me this weekend saying that the antivirus was driving here crazy and needed me to come over asap to fix it for her. I remembered I installed AVG Antivirus V 7.5 for her and I know AVG doesn’t really bother anyone, so I was confused, but I told her i’d check [...]
SpywareIsolator Rogue AntiMalware
Spyware Isolator is rogue antimalware (ie - fake software). SpywareIsator is installed via a trojan or a drive by download exploit. We encountered this rogue over the weekend and removed it with MalwareBytes rogue remove and antimalware. You can read our rogue removal instructions here.
IE Defender Rogue Anti-Malware
IE Defender is rogue anti-malware ( fake software ). IE Defender is usually installed via an iFrame exploit on found on a lot of shady porn sites.
Once IE Defender is installed it will “find” threats and errors on your pc. These messages are fake. Never download IE Defender and never pay for [...]
