Eco AntiVirus: Rogue Antispyware Disguised as Green Security Application

Boca Raton, FL – Blue Penguin Software is excited to announce that its antispyware software SpyZooka is able to remove the fraudulent antispyware program Eco AntiVirus from infected systems. SpyZooka has been removing spyware, keyloggers, adware, Trojan horses and other security threats for more than five years. SpyZooka and its sophisticated algorithms are so effective that it has become the recognized industry leader, winning a number of prestigious awards including Tucows 5 Cows and Wugnet’s Shareware Hall of Fame.

Eco AntiVirus is the latest in a series of fraudulent antispyware programs, this one marketed as a green security application. Eco AntiVirus claims to conserve energy and thus snares those users committed to the green movement. Unfortunately, Eco AntiVirus, like other rogues, does not deliver on its promises. Instead, it uses deceptive tactics to attach itself to a system without the user’s knowledge or permission. This usually happens when users download a video or audio codec which appears beneficial, but which is actually infected with Eco AntiVirus.

Once attached to a system, Eco AntiVirus will bombard the screen with a series of fake security warnings, deceiving scans and aggressive marketing designed to persuade the user to visit the Eco AntiVirus website to purchase the malicious software. Taking this step will further compromise the systems security.

Computer users who have attempted to manually remove Eco AntiVirus from their infected systems have found the process to be frustrating, time consuming and costly. In extreme cases, users have had to completely wipe their systems clean in order to insure total removal of Eco AntiVirus.

As a result, industry experts recommend that users instead invest in a high quality, reliable antispyware program like SpyZooka to remove Eco AntiVirus from infected systems. Legitimate antispyware programs scan the infected system, identify spyware and remove it. When selecting an antispyware program, look for one like SpyZooka, which backs its promises with a 100% satisfaction guarantee and is recognized by industry leaders as a reliable and effective security application.

SpyZooka has been removing spyware like Eco AntiVirus since 2004. During that time, SpyZooka has established itself as an industry leader and has won a number of awards including the prestigious Tucows 5 Cows and Wugnet’s Shareware Hall of Fame. To learn more about how SpyZooka can protect computer systems from Eco AntiVirus and other security threats, or to receive a complementary scan go to http://bluepenguinsoftware.com/spyzooka/ today.


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Quickheal Antivirus Review, Download

Quick Heal antivirus is security software designed for personalized use on PCs. Still to be rated among the top-line of anti-viruses, Quick Heal antivirus offers some remarkable features that needs a mention. The anti virus software made a significant breakthrough with the release of its Next Generation Anti-Virus Plus 2007 edition that combined the proactive and reactive technologies to provide a comprehensive security solution. It detects and removes viruses, worms and Trojans automatically as well as scans and cleans infection from a system. Quick Heal has a powerful and an optimized scan engine for faster virus scan. The latest edition, Quick Heal Anti Virus Plus 2009 comes with 5 protection tools that include AntiVirus, Antispyware, Firewall, AntiMalware and AntiRootkit. To have a deeper insight, we decided to delve into the antivirus.

Let's have a look into its key features


Interface

Clear and intuitive interface but looks a bit novice.


Antivirus

It detects and removes the viruses, worms and trojans. The antivirus automatically scans for infection in emaili attachments and Internet downloads.


AntiSpyware

It works fairly against the spywares, inhibiting them from being installed in the PC. It blocks their activities of identity theft automatically. It monitors all incoming connections automatically. Detects and removes latest adwares, dailers, bots and riskwares


Firewall

The Firewall Professional powered by Agnitum Outpost is effective in prohibiting the hackers and thieves from accessing your PC. It offers protection against known and unknown internal and external network based attacks.


Anti-Malware

It features a new advanced scanning engine that scans registry, files and folders quicker. Anti-virus Lite


AntiRootkit

Quick Heal Antivirus Plus 2009 performs deep scan of your PC to detect and remove the hidden rootkits.


Native boot scan

Quick Heal can be scheduled for Native Scanning of your PC at next boot. It will scan and clean the drives at the boot time the start-up. This allows detection and removal of the rootkits, spywares, loggers and some critical trojans.


DNAScan Technology

This is an exclusive technology is not dependent on upgrades to detect the Spywares, Trojans, Bots, Spywares, Riskwares etc. It scrutinizes the genes of the program to detect if it has any malicious intent. The technology has been designed to tackle the ever increasing virus and spyware works without the signature updates. It takes care of these frequent outbreaks before the signature updates are available.

The messenger system not only notifies about the updates but also the latest hoaxes or patches available.


Hijack Restore tool

It helps you to restore your default IE settings that might have been modified by adware and online viruses.


rack Cleaner

help you to erase all your internet and Windows history to have complete privacy. You can clean your recent file history, Wordpad history, Winzip history, Winrar history and Windows Media Player lists in two clicks.


Process Manager

It monitors all types of running applications and processes to help you find out suspected processes and adware.


Window Spy

This is a handy tool that helps you to know details of any application just by dragging and dropping it.


Online protection

Quick Heal comes with a real time virus scanner that keeps an eye on the processes running in your system and online processes. This ensures that the problems and viruses are stopped before they infect your PC. The Email scanner and Firewall provide full protection against external threat like viruses or adware.


System Compatibility

Runs on most platforms, from desktop to servers including Linux.


Compatible Platforms

* Windows 2000 Professional/Server/Advanced Server
* Windows XP Home/Professional
* Windows XP 64-bit
* Windows Server 2003 Enterprise/Standard/Web
* Windows 2003 64-bit
* Windows Vista Ultimate/Home Premium/Home Basic/Business/Enterprise
* Windows Vista 64-bit
* Windows Server 2008 Enterprise/Standard/Web
* Windows Server 2008 64-bit


Pros

* Quickheal antivirus consumes less resources.
* It offers options like memory scanning, integration with outlook, eduora and office.
* quick Heal Antivirus Plus offers an Emergency Bootable CD that may come in handy when your native scan is not doing the trick.


Cons

* Problems with reinstallation
* Shows some false positives


Conclusion

With the recent upgrades Quick Heal Antivirus Plus has turned into a powerful antivirus. It is not just a security tool, but also offers system care and maintenance. What still remains to be considered is that Quick heal doesn't find a position in the league of top antivirus. However, its feature packed security solution offers remarkable features that makes one of the most trusted anti-virus.


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PC Tools Spyware Doctor with AntiVirus 6.0.1.441

This is the software publisher's description.

Malware & spyware removal utility that detects, removes and protects your PC from thousands of potential spyware, adware, trojans, keyloggers, spybots and tracking threats. This is the version that includes an AntiVirus module.

Did you know that numerous programs tested against Spyware Doctor detected only small fraction of Spyware and completely removed an even smaller amount? Also most of them were unable to effectively block Spyware in real time from being installed on users PC in the first place.

Spyware Doctor with AntiVirus has the most advanced update feature that continually improves its Spyware and Virus fighting capabilities on a daily basis. As Spyware gets more complex to avoid detection, Spyware Doctor responds with new technology to stay one step ahead.

Spyware Doctor's advanced OnGuard technology only alerts users on a true Spyware and Virus detection. This is significant because you should not be interrupted by cryptic questions every time you install software, add a site to your favourites or change your PC settings. Such messages can be confusing and may result in undesirable outcomes such as program errors, lost favorites or even spyware and viruses being allowed to install on the system. We've done the research so you don't have to.

This is the official release of Spyware Doctor 6 with AntiVirus. New features and other information to follow.

Get 20% off PC Tools Spyware Doctor with AntiVirus: get 20% off Spyware Doctor with AntiVirus 6 (or any PC Tools software) for a very limited period by clicking the 'Buy Now' link on this page and entering coupon code pctools20 during checkout.
Verdict

Security tool that combines the superb anti-spyware technology from PC Tools with their anti-virus module


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ANG Antivirus

ANG Antivirus is a rogue and a clone of Total Virus Protection, Antivirus 2009, MS Antivirus 2009, Antivirus 2008, and Antivirus 2010. ANG AntiVirus 09 uses fake warning messages and computer scans to convince you to purchase its full version. ANG AntiVirus 09 sends the user a barrage of fake pop ups and false security alerts that claim the user's PC is infected. ANG AntiVirus 09 uses its false security alerts to put the user in a state of fear. ANG AntiVirus 09’s false security alerts will make you feel that the only way to remove the non-existent viruses is to purchase the full version of the program.

It is also another attempt to confuse the average-user about the legitimate program: AVG Anti-Virus.

Once ANG AntiVirus 09 has the user's credit card or debit card information, the user may be exposing him-or-herself to a high chance of Credit card fraud and identity theft.


Behavior

* ANG AntiVirus 09 may install without the users consent. * ANG AntiVirus 09 may install other types of spyware/adware. * ANG AntiVirus 09 may hijack, redirect and change the user's web browser. * ANG AntiVirus 09 may display annoying popups while surfing the web. * ANG AntiVirus 09 may compromise PC privacy and security. * ANG AntiVirus 09 may be difficult to uninstall.


Removal

As mentioned above, like most other rogue software ANG Antivirus may be very difficult to remove, however it may be removed using the "Programs & Features" utility, or with Revo Uninstaller, or Absolute Uninstaller.

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