Showing posts with label Scams. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Scams. Show all posts

Thursday, July 08, 2010

AV Security Suite scam

This thing took over my computer tonight.



It didn't matter what application I tried to open this kept popping up.

From 2spyware.com


AV Security Suite is a rogue anti-spyware program from the same family as Antispyware Soft and Antivirus Soft. Once installed, this fake program will display fake security alerts and state that your computer is infected with spyware, adware and other types of malware. Then it will prompt you to pay for a full version of the program to remove the infections and to make your computer more secure. Of course, that's not true, because AV Security Suite is an infection itself and obviously won't protect your computer from malware. Most importantly, don't purchase this bogus program. If you have already purchased it, then you should contact your credit card company and dispute the charges. Finally, please follow the removal instructions below to remove AV Security Suite from your computer as soon as possible either manually or with an automatic removal guide.

The link has instructions to get rid of it.

I wanted to post about local political happenings tonight but instead spent the wee hours fighting off this thing.

I oppose the death penalty in most cases but I will add these people to the list along with corrupt politicians



Dr. Joe and Michelle keep telling me to get a MAC.