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ConfidentSurf Websearch   Read More
Type: Miscellaneous Security
Also Known as: SecurePCCleaner YourPrivacyGuard
SG Index: 4 [Explain]
Removal tools: List of products that detect/remove/protect against ConfidentSurf:
  • Desktop Anti-malware: Pro User: X-Cleaner
  • 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: ConfidentSurf displays fake infection alerts in order to scare the user into downloading their product.
       
    Properties:
  •  Connects to the internet
  •  Deceptive Advertising
  •  Doesn't label popups ads
  •  Fake "You are infected alerts"
  •  Non-closeable ads
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