Once again the “Decline” versus “Accept” dilemma combined with a checkmark selection choice…
Note: These are the ones that actually bothered with listing an entry in the Uninstall Registry.
A Good Look at ScarewareWhat is scareware?
Here you’re able to see two examples of well known scareware.
SpywareStop and AntiSpyware 2009.
They are exactly alike…the same wolf just different sheep skins.
The main window for SpywareStop…oh so quick to try and encourage you to remove the infections.
The registration starts with a request for basic information including an e-mail address.
Notice that additional services and software are readily available!
How convenient for them… And the wonderful System Tray pop up window for AntiSpyware 2009…the fun never stops!
What about registration for this one?
Take a good look at these two screenshots and compare them with the two shown above.
More additional software available for you to buy and the ability to use that credit card and PayPal!
Some Other Things That Come with MalwareHere is another irritating feature of some malware.
Nice pop up windows harassing you to take surveys or do other things.
This was an additional “gift” from one of the programs installed on our example system.
you’re able to already see a significant increase.
Not good for you or your rig!
Imagine a system that has been exposed for a much longer period of time and is heavily infected!
The best approach is to avoid trouble from the beginning.
Turned off or 2.)
Set to the lowest possible controls.
In addition, no legitimate anti-virus or anti-malware software was installed.
