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Spyware is a software, script or any other form of a program that gathers information about a computer user without his or her knowledge. Spyware usually is linked to freeware or shareware programs, which can be downloaded freely from the internet. However, not all downloadable software is infected with spyware. Once spyware is installed on your computer (without your awareness) it monitors your internet activity and transmits your information to someone else. It is quite possible that even such information as your e-mail address, passwords or credit card information will be exposed. Spyware can come in many forms. Most common forms are: adware, Trojans and Cookies.
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General Information
Type: Misleading Application;
Systems Affected: Windows 98, Windows 95, Windows XP, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows 2000
VirusProtect is a Security Risk that may give exaggerated reports of threats on the computer. The program then prompts the user to purchase a registered version of the software in order to remove the reported threats.
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| Once VirusProtect controls your computer, it generates popup balloon warning messages with flashing icons similar to ones below: |
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