When a pop-up window invites you to view warnings of viruses that have been discovered on your computer you may be coming across a bogus anti-spyware application. If this is the case, the application will ask you for payment information so that it may then remove the supposed threats. Bogus anti-spyware like antivir solution pro can gain access to your registry, your security settings and even can leave the door open to hackers who can steal your identity information. To diagnose if this is infecting your computer look for other signs like your system slowing or settings on your desktop of homepages being changed around.
Anti-Spyware Applicaiton May be Bogus
July 29th, 2010 | Computers and Technology
