FakeAlert-T Trojan
Posted October 28, 2008
Is your computer showing the following pop up balloons?
Critical System Error
Your computer is infected
Virus Alert
Security Alert
If you are seeing these than you are probably the proud owner of FakeAlert-T Trojan. Isn’t that great?
Your not excited? Well that’s Ok as removeonline.com will show you how to manually remove it but as you are infected with a Trojan, I recommend running a free scan of Spyware Doctor to see if FakeAlert-T has put anything on your computer.
Popularity: 4% [?]
Antivirus Sentry
Posted October 28, 2008
After seeing a flicker of originality with Antispy Knight, Scammers give us another boring fake antivirus program called Antivirus Sentry.
I’d try to write something original about Antivirus Sentry but the program is so generic and boring, I’m trying not to fall asleep. Even it’s constant pop ups are dull enough to send me to the Land of Nod.
If you can stay awake, you can try to manually remove Antivirus Sentry or you can take a nap and let Spyware Doctor remove it for you.
Popularity: 2% [?]
Antispy Knight
Posted October 28, 2008
Antispy Knight is the latest fake antivirus program that you will want to get off your computer. The only thing Antispy Knight has going for it is that it’s website shows a picture of knight. This many not seem like a big deal for you but after seeing one fake antivirus website clone after the other, seeing something original brings joy into my dull little life.
A picture of a knight is where the originality ends, Antispy Knight will display the usual fake security pop ups in its quest to part you from your money.
You can manually remove Antispy Knight or you can use Spyware Doctor to remove it for you. Either way say good night to Antispy Knight.
Popularity: 5% [?]
Uninstall Office 2007 Trial Version
Posted October 27, 2008
At the PC repair place where I work, we often purchase new computers for businesses. Most of the time, these businesses also purchase Office 2007 to go along with their computer. It may surprise you to know that we always uninstall the Office 2007 trial version that comes preinstalled on the computer before we install Office 2007.
In theory, all you are meant to do is purchase a license key, type it into the Office trial, activate it and work with the full version of the Office software you have purchased. The truth is, it only works that way some of the time. We have had all sorts of problems ranging from the license key not being accepted to Office applications wanting to be activated every time you run them.
If you want to install Office 2007 on your computer, completely remove the trial version then reinstall Office 2007 with the Office 2007 CD. If you don’t have an Office 2007 CD on hand, contact Microsoft and they should provide one for you.
Whatever you do, don’t reinstall the Office 2007 trial version or enter your license onto an existing Office 2007 trial installation, the hassles of getting it to work are not worth it.
Popularity: 4% [?]
Don’t Use Windows Update to Install Hardware Drivers
Posted October 26, 2008
The Windows Update utility sometime lists drivers for your hardware as well as Windows patches. While it’s handy to get your drivers from one place, Windows Update doesn’t always list the right drivers for your computer.
I have seen people screw up their audio drivers because Windows Update listed the wrong ones and I have also had a few drivers that screwed up the Windows boot sequence.
If you are looking for drivers for your computer, look up your computer model from your computer maker’s website to find your drivers, or use the CD’s provided with your computer or hardware/peripheral.
Don’t rely on Windows Update for hardware drivers, it is right some of time but the wrong driver could give you minor to serious headaches.
Popularity: 2% [?]
Have you been hit by the Trenderdia Trojan?
Posted October 26, 2008
Damn Trojan has been getting alot more visitors over the past two days. Much as I’d like to think its because of my wonderful (cough) writing, the hits are coming because of my post on the Trenderdia Trojan.
If you have been infected by the Trenderdia Trojan and are having problems removing it, please leave a comment and either I or someone else can try to help because from the looks of things, your not the only person who has been infected with it.
Popularity: 5% [?]
Bunch of Antivirus 2009 Websites
Posted October 25, 2008
Antivirus 2009 continues it’s bid for world domination by unleashing another wave of browser hijacking websites which www.removeonline.com has found. Be sure to avoid and block Internetquarantinesite.com, Active-scanner.com, Protection-freescan.com and Antivirusfree-scan.com.
I love how all these websites say they are the “Official Antivirus 2009 Website”.
At this pace, 15% of all internet pages will be promoting Antivirus 2009 by the end of year.
If you keep being taken to these sites or are worried that they may have installed something on your computer, run a free scan of Spyware Doctor to see if there is anything nasty on your computer.
Popularity: 6% [?]
Even More Phishing Emails
Posted October 25, 2008
411-Spyware has published some more phishing emails they have received.
I know Damn Trojan readers to too smart to fall from these but 411-Spyware will give you some phishing websites to block so be sure to read “Question about Item — Respond Now” email, “New email address added to your account!” email and “HSBC Security Improvements” email.
Popularity: 3% [?]
Antivirus VIP
Posted October 25, 2008
I’d like to Welcome Antivirus VIP to Damn Trojan.
For those of you who don’t know, VIP stand for Very Irritating Program. It’s purpose is to con you out of your money by bombarding you with fake security alert pop ups.
Spyware Doctor will show Antivirus VIP the door or you can manually remove it.
Popularity: 2% [?]
Antivirus Plus
Posted October 25, 2008
I’ve been getting comments from some people that Damn Trojan is a very negative website so starting with Antivirus Plus, I’ll only be positive in what I write.
Antivirus Plus, is, um, very nicely laid out, to bad it doesn’t do anything. Sorry, still trying to be positive about Antivirus Plus. I like how they have stolen the Windows shield to try and trick people into thinking it’s affiliated with Microsoft….
Stuff this, Antivirus Plus is bloody pain. They are just trying to get you to pay for the privilege of being infected. Your better off manually removing Antivirus Plus or getting Spyware Doctor which is something I can write positively about, to remove Antivirus Plus for you.
Popularity: 3% [?]