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Rogue spyware is one of the most popular ways that spyware developers get their products onto the Internet. Users are scared into thinking that their computer is riddled with malware, only to be charged top dollar for a shoddy removal.
The Scenario:
The computer screen flashed up in front of Tom's face with aggressive red letters:
"SPYWAREÂ ALERT! VULNERABILITIESÂ FOUND!" the screen screamed.
"No way!" Tom said to no one in particular. He was always careful with the software that he downloaded and he couldn't believe that he had been infected with spyware - he had heard of the horror stories in the news about programs that could trace your keystrokes and steal your passwords.
The site looked really professional, so Tom didn't hesitate to click the "Activate" button.
In just a few days, Tom's computer was unusable. Opening any page also opened dozens of ads for games, work-from-home promotions and pornography sites. The "free" spyware remover wanted to charge him $ 69.99 to remove the ads and no-one would answer his frantic emails.
How could this have happened?Â
The Risk
In an ironic twist, one of the most prevalent ways that spyware gets onto computers is through fake anti-spyware tools, also known as "rogue spyware".
In these cases users are scared into believing that their systems may have been infected with spyware and are directed to often professional looking websites that offer users a free scan. It's only after the scan is complete does the user find that spyware, adware or viruses have been installed on their hard drive and can only be removed by purchasing the full-cost removal option offered by the "anti"-spyware software.
Know Thy Enemy
These rogue spyware operations are big business on the Internet and it is almost impossible to keep track of the new fake anti-spyware websites that pop up on the Internet on a daily basis. With that said, knowing what to look out for will help you avoid these operators.
Firstly, NO reputable spyware company will serve you ads on any website advising you that your system has been infected. Remember, they have no way to tell you this information until you download the software and scan your computer. So, hit that 'back' button as quick as you can if you see any suspicious "you have spyware" messages.
Secondly, if you have a reputable anti-spyware tool on board your PC, you won't need any other substandard programs. There are literally hundreds of legitimate and suspect anti-malware tools on the Internet, but as we've seen, you need to be very careful when choosing your PC's malware prevention tool.
At Malware Threat HQ, we use and recommend Spyware Doctor -- the Internet's most awarded and trusted anti-malware tool. You can download a free scan here.
