How Fake Antispyware, Scumware, and Other Jankware Gets On Your Pc



Posted: Friday, August 07, 2009

by Clint Fenton
http://www.spywarehelper.org

You probably got to this page because your PC has been attacked by some kind of program that you didn't install, don't want, and wouldn't wish on anyone. Your machine may have slowed down, you may see a mess of popup windows and alarming messages, and eventually you will be asked to buy a specific program or face certain doom. This kind of junkware comes out of nowhere and can really ruin your day. So what is this garbage and how did it get on your PC?

Its a complicated story to get to the bottom of that question. Like most scams, this one is motivated by money. As the internet has become indispensble, it has become obvious to certain people that if they take control of your PC, they can hold it for ransom, and chances are good that you will eventually pay to get it back. This may sound like a movie, but it is exactly what is happening to you when your PC is host to unwanted software that bombards your screen with messages and makes your computer unusable.

It is not clear who the people are that create and spread this crapware. What is abundantly clear is that they are making piles of money hijacking PCs and holding them hostage. This is a big business, and if your computer is infected, you have become a victim in the plot. Sadly, your options to deal with an infection are fairly limited. Here they are:

1) Pay ransom. This is an awful choice. It encourages the PC kidnappers to continue their activities and makes the overall situation worse over time. Also, because you are dealing with cyber-criminals, you can't be sure that paying the ransom will really get your computer back.

2) Manual removal. This is a cheap, but unattractive option. It takes a lot of time and effort to manually remove move of these programs. It also involves accesing things like your PC registry that can damage to your PC even worse than the original problem.

3) Purchase a legit spyware scanner. This is a good option, although it isn't cheap. Purchasing a spyware remover will prevent you from paying the slimeballs that kidnapped your computer. It also will give you a useful tool that can protect from most future attacks.

4) Contact a professional. This is a solid option, although it is expensive and it can take some time.

The long and the short of it is that your PC has been hijacked. And you have been victimized by a criminal gang who are mostly beyond the reach of justice. Its up to you to decide what you are going to do about it.

Good luck!

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