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System-Tool.com is a blog that discuss about system tools that help to protect your PC, remove spyware, virus, tips and tricks to speed up your computer and information about various malware, spyware, trojans that threaten you.
We provide useful virus and spyware removal guides and also reviews of various useful Windows applications.
Here is the list of our system tools review:
Spyware Blaster – Spyware Blaster is a free protection kit that will help you get rid of spyware and unsafe applications. It is free to download and install.
Doc Scrubber - Doc Scrubber is a free tool that able to modify metadata of a Word document. you can modify metadata of a Word documents in batch with Doc Scrubber.
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Security Sphere 2012 is a fake anti-virus software spread by cybercriminals to lure users to involve in fraud activities. Distributed through misleading websites, the Security Sphere 2012 will conduct a fake security scan every time you start your system just like real anti-virus software. Not only does it conduct a fake scan, it will also annoy you with security warning pop-ups to scare you into believing your system is vulnerable or has been infected by malware.
Security Sphere 2012 will make life difficult for you by rendering your system. It will block important programs such as antivirus and internet browser. This bogus software will definitely give you a headache; therefore, if you have Security Sphere 2012 installed, remove it as soon as possible so that your system can function how it was before. Below is the GUI of the Security Sphere 2012 as well as the fake system alerts you might encounter if it is installed in your system.
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Dec 12th, 11 | Filed under
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PC users who regularly experience problems with their computer often look for a quick, simple method of rectifying those problems. One solution is the Fix it Center from Microsoft. This program is a useful tool for solving current issues on your PC as well as preventing new ones. It is presently undergoing beta testing. However, the beta test for Windows 7 users has officially ended. You can only download it if your PC is running on Windows XP or Vista.
After you have downloaded and started the installer, it will invite you to create an online account. This enables Fix it Center to detect and store your PC’s hardware and software information in your online profile. The information – together with web-based help routines – is used to provide solutions for issues that the program has detected. A Windows Live ID or a Hotmail address is needed to activate the online service.
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Security Guard 2012 is a rogue security software which has the ability to install itself in your system without your consent and knowledge. Trojans are used to carry out these malicious activities which you can come across when browsing through malicious websites. It also has the ability to block legitimate security software, display various kinds of fake alerts, and redirect you to malware populated websites.
The developers of Security Guard 2012’s aim are financial gain and they achieve this when you purchase their full license. To convince you in purchasing the full version of Security Guard 2012 they will conduct a fake scan and show you that your system is infected with many kinds of malware. This will sure scare inexperienced users and they would most likely be deceived and would probably purchase the software because it seems promising in detecting and removing all kinds of malware.
OpenCloud Security is part of a fake anti-virus scam with mission to get users to buy its fake product. Disguising to look like legitimate antivirus product it easily deceives inexperienced computer users. It will show to the victims how effective it is in detecting spywares, Trojans, adware, virus and many other kinds of malware. It will make your computer malfunction and tell you that you can clear your system from these malwares by purchasing the commercial version of the OpenCloud Security.
Other bogus antivirus that are clones to the OpenCloud Security is OpenCloud Antivirus, Wolfram Antivirus, and Bogema Security. The full version of OpenCloud Security costs $52.95; however, if purchased they will actually charge you $72.85. Before purchasing the full version the program tells you that your system is infected by various kinds of malware; however, once you purchased its license, you will receive a scan report claiming that your system is clean from the previous detected threat. Sounds like an excellent antivirus which will truly protect your system from malware but please do not be fooled.
If you have OpenCloud Security installed, remove it right away. Below is OpenCloud Security conducting a system scan and as you can see it displays all kinds of malware which are falsely detected on your system.
Below is an advertisement promoting the license for OpenCloud Security with the price of $52.95.
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Recently, there are many reports regarding phishing scams that were circulating in the online media. Many people have fell victim to this crime. With technology advancing at a swift rate, it is essential for one to be equipped with knowledge in order to prevent oneself from being another victim of the phishing syndicates.
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OpenCloud AV is a malware which aims to scam users into stealing their money. Your system may be infected by OpenCloud AV through freeware and shareware, peer-to-peer software, or even browsing through malicious websites which easily installs the malware through security holes and automatic downloads. OpenCloud AV can be installed in your system without your consent and can also install other types of spyware or adware. Another version of this malware is known as OpenCloud Security. If you come across this, remove it from your system immediately. Below is the GUI of OpenCloud AV.
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Your Windows Live ID that links to your instant messaging account (MSN messenger), email accounts, and gaming account. Therefore one will need to do whatever it takes to keep your online identity safe.
The MSN Messenger is one of the most used instant messaging services in the world. Due to its vast user database, many people are experiencing an issue where they receive instant messages from their friends, strangers and other third party containing suspicious links and files.
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Having problems with your hard drive? Your system might be infected with Data Repair which is a fake defragmenter. It is another version of Master Utilities and PC repair and will make you believe that it enhances the functionality of your system.
Data Repair fools users through social engineering attacks and search engine optimization tactics. It uses Trojans to install itself in your system without your consent. Once you install the trial version, it will modify your system registry and damage some system files. Creators of Data Repair’s aim is financial gain by fooling users that their system is malfunctioning and the only way to fix the issue is to install the full version of Data Repair. Of course, to obtain the full version you will need to purchase its license and that is how they earn the money.
Data Repair will continuously alert you of hard drive issues and make it difficult for you to do your work on your computer. If you are experiencing this, remove Data Repair immediately to prevent it from doing further damage to your system. Below is Data Repair conducting a fake system scan.
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Fast Windows Antivirus 2011 is the new Antivirus from Windows. Don’t ever fall for this product as it is not even a little bit associated with Windows at all. The truth is, it is a fake antispyware which when installed can be very difficult to remove. This malware has the ability to install itself into your system without your consent and display commercial advertisement to lure you into buying its full license. It may also cause your system to crash and is able to recreate itself if you do not remove it the right way.
Users may easily be fooled by the Fast Windows Antivirus 2011 by its name and how it makes itself seem like it is a product from Windows. If you have this installed on your computer, have it removed immediately so that your system can operate like normal.
Nov 19th, 11 | Filed under
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One of the reasons hackers attack our system is financial gain. Rouge security software is actually a malware which claims to provide security benefits; however misleads victims to involve in malicious activities.
A computer can get infected with rogue security software by the act of user unintentionally downloading and installing the malware. Another way is by visiting a malicious website which automatically downloads and installs the application.
Users can easily be fooled in installing the rogue security software by various ways. One of the example ways is using social engineering. For instance, you may encounter the rogue security software while browsing through the internet on the latest news of the death of a celebrity. You may also receive emails with links to download or emails even sent with a file which when opened will install the rouge security software.
The rouge security software is famously known as scareware because of the scare tactics it uses. One of the ways it attacks is by displaying users with security warnings that their system is infected. The message also suggests that users install an antivirus to protect their system and of course, an antivirus that they have developed which is actually a malware. People that are unaware of this might be afraid that their system is infected with a virus and will then download and install the software on their system.
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