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Spyware Quake Websearch   Read More
Type: Miscellaneous Security
Also Known as: SpywareQuake
Created by: Spywarequake ltd.
SG Index: 4 [Explain]
Removal tools: List of products that detect/remove/protect against Spyware Quake:
  • Control IM and P2P use, block spyware and other malware: RTGuardian
  • Endpoint Spyware Remediation: Greynet Enterprise Manager
  • IM, P2P control, malware prevention and web filtering in single appliance: Unified Security Gateway
  • Category Description: These are usually anti-spyware or security software applications that use various forms of deception and/or unethical means or show a history of negligent false positives to goad the end user to make a purchase.

    In some cases these applications maybe downloaded with some form of unwanted software at which point the rogue application is offered to the customer as a way to remove the unwanted software.
    Comment: Spyware Quake is associated with SpyAxe, SpyFalcon & SpywareStrike.
    Spyware Quake is normally bundled with different trojans as a way of installation. These trojans normally have the ability to alter your desktop to an html page that will warn the user of a spyware infection.
    Spyware Quake can report false detections of spyware to scare the user into purchasing the product to remove the false infections.
    Information URL: http://www.spywarequake.com/
       
    Properties:
  •  Adds other software
  •  Autostarts/Stays Resident
  •  Changes browser
  •  Connects to the internet
  •  Fake You are infected alerts
  •  Force, hidden or stealth install
  •  Installs Through Exploit
  •  Stealth Tactics
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