ENV PC – PC Repair

One of the more common virus’ we’ve seen lately is the “rogue spyware” type of intrusion.  In a nutshell, you pick up a trojan that delivers a payload, in this case a fake spyware application that quickly forces your antivirus software to turn a blind eye to it’s existance.  While it looks like a legit program, it’s definitely not.  This rogue spyware then starts showing you shocking scans and dire warnings of doom and destruction! Problem is, the program isn’t doing anything at all. It will recommend you upgrade to the full version to remove these unwanted viruses. That full version costs anywhere from 50 to 80 dollars. The full version doesn’t do anything either, and your cash is long gone.  Below is a sample screen shot of one of these rogue spyware applications in action.  There are many variants of this, here are some other names to look for.  System Antivirus 2008, Ultimate Antivirus 2008, Vista Antivirus 2008, XP Antivirus 2008 etc.  If you suspect you have this type of virus on your computer, don’t wait to remedy the situation! The longer you wait, the worse things can get.