Posted by admin | Posted in Digital Cameras | Posted on 05-03-2010
Tags: centos, games, photos, repository, tools
Plus Extras
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Scooby Doo 2 Cards Master Set plus extra autographs $600.00 |
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FRONTLINE PLUS for Dogs 23-44 lbs 3-Pack PLUS 1 EXTRA!! $24.50 |
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Used 8gb ipod touch 3rd generation/plus extras $122.50 |
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TEXAS INSTRUMENTS TI-83 PLUS GRAPHING CALCULATOR+EXTRAS $59.99 |
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Verizon Silver BlackBerry Curve 8330 plus extras $81.00 |
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Used Nintendo DS Lite Game console – white-plus extras $66.50 |
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MOTORIZED VHS-C VHSC CASSETTE TAPE ADAPTER plus extras $11.95 |
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POKER CHIPS WITH LEATHER CASE, PLUS EXTRA SET OF CHIPS $30.00 |
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Nextel I530 Plus Extra Battery, Used $24.50 |
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Nintendo DS Lite Pink Plus Extras FREE SHIPPING $40.00 |
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Bobbi Brown Lip Collection Plus Extras $29.99 |
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RYANS 2 X 4 FREE KIDS DINNERS FAST SHIPPING PLUS EXTRAS $4.00 |
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Mary Kay Liquid Foundation Lot plus extras!! $1.25 |
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Harlequin Presents January 2010 – Lot of 8 plus 4 Extra $19.00 |
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Wii Sports, plus 4 extra games, only played with twice $122.50 |
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$100 in Grocery Coupons plus *EXTRAS* Restaurants $0.99 |
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READER’S DIGEST AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL 1970 PLUS EXTRA $3.00 |
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“RAW” Chipboard Alphabet Set plus numbers + extra $0.99 |
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2010 TOPPS SERIES-1 COMPLETE SET (330) CARDS PLUS EXTRA $9.99 |
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Pilot Master Logbook Case PLUS Extras…LOOK $30.00 |
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Canon SD600 Digital ELPH 6.0 Megapixel*EUC*Plus Extras $25.00 |
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Aquarium canister filter-XP2-perfect plus extra media $45.01 |
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STAR WARS STORMTROOPER COSTUME ARMOUR KIT PLUS EXTRAS $293.34 |
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Samsung Omnia i910 (Verizon Wireless) plus EXTRAS $117.50 |
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Canon GL1 Plus Extras $629.00 |
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SONY HANDYCAM CCD-TR96 NTSC HI-8 CAMERA, PLUS EXTRAS! $60.00 |
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Work Sharp 3000 plus extras $325.00 |
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TheraBreath PLUS Extra Strength Oral Rinse Mouth Wash $11.49 |
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TheraBreath PLUS Extra Strength Dr. Katz Toothpaste $11.49 |
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KODAK N90 DCS 420 Digital Camera and Back (Plus Extras) $125.00 |
Antivirus Plus Has a Secret Extra: Spyware!
On the Internet there exists a great number of threats to your computer’s security and stability. Many of them pretend to be helpful programs. Antivirus Plus is one such program, typically called a rogue security tool. These programs emulate antivirus and antispyware programs to trick users into paying for a spyware infection.
Antivirus Plus is a rogue security tool that pretends to be an antivirus program. It tries to make users believe that it just happens to be watching everyone, waiting to come to the rescue when they accidentally get infected. It is, in fact, the infection that everyone needs protection from.
A major flaw in the logic of Antivirus Plus and its ilk is that there doesn’t exist the technology to do this. With all the corrupt tools taking this approach, it probably isn’t going to happen, either. Even if there was some kind of universal watch dog program on the Internet, it doesn’t seem logical that it would allow people to get infected before it jumps into action. A good rule of thumb to follow is that if it’s not installed on your computer and it’s telling you that you’re infected, it’s a rogue security tool.
The reality of the situation is that anyone who encounters Antivirus Plus got infected by it at an infected website or by downloading it thinking it was something else. It usually disguises itself as a video codec, so chances are they were trying to watch or download a video of some sort.
It may be tempting for many to say that these websites are all professing to have adult oriented content, it’s not entirely true. It’s a huge lure for many, no doubt, but pretty much any website that involves watching videos, be they movie, television, or business related, can be cloned and used as an infected site. Sometimes, these sites can be spotted by the web address not matching the URL, but that’s like playing Russian roulette. There really is no telling.
Also, Antivirus Plus has its own websites where it can be downloaded. Try as they might, antispyware programs can only go so far in blocking access to these sites. Whenever one gets shut down, they open a new one. It’s a vicious cycle.
The download transmissions of Antivirus Plus are pretty much the same problem, except they have the additional problem of being able to bypass many antispyware programs. These are usually obtained at peer to peer file sharing groups, typically in pirated media. Malware infections have always been a danger in Internet piracy.
Let’s not forget, it’s also illegal. No one likes being taken away in cuffs.
If you ever see a pop up window telling you that you have an infection and calling itself Antivirus Plus, know that it’s a scam. Knowing about these programs can’t keep you from getting infected, but at least they can keep you from getting ripped off. The rest is up to your antispyware program. Make sure it guarantees 100% protection.
About the Author
Carl runs a site devoted to helping you rid your computer from all sorts of spyware and malware at http://www.spyzooka.com/