TheDefend Leaves Your PC Defenseless!
Posted in Computers on January 16th, 2010 by ComputersTheDefend is just another rogue security program in a long line of malicious applications that infect your PC. This program claims to detect and remove malware and parasites, but it does not. The goal is to make you believe that threats reside on your computer, so that you buy the product to remove the threats.
This malware displays aggressive security warnings and performs fake online scans to convince you that infections are on your PC. TheDefend has no ability to scan your PC, so results shown are fake. It cannot detect any spyware or infection, and actually is an infection itself. This rogue can remove nothing. Don’t waste your money!
Spyware installs without your knowledge
Spyware usually installs on your computer without you knowing it. How can this happen? These malicious programs often bundle with other software you download, such as freeware, games and videos. You may also become infected by visiting malicious websites, or through P2P networks and spam e-mails. Occasionally, you may place malware on your PC unknowingly by downloading the free scan that is offered.
What TheDefend does
Like most “badware,” TheDefend has the ability to collect information about you and what you do while you are online. Your searches, the websites you visit and even personal passwords may be accessed. Online business accounts may be accessed as well, which means your personal identity may be at risk. This information may be sent to third parties, who can then advertise aggressively toward your interests through pop-up ads and spam e-mails.
How to detect fake security programs
Will you know if spyware is on your PC? Most likely because there are several obvious symptoms. Your computer will likely become much slower than normal, or even seem to be unstable. Security alerts and pop-up ads will bombard you constantly, and your home page may change. New toolbars in your browser, icons in your system tray, and browser redirection are other common signs that your PC has been infected.
These rogue security programs place your computer and personal information at great risk. If you suspect you have TheDefend on your PC, you should remove it at once. While you can do this yourself, it is risky if you are not experienced in the process. Severe damage to your computer may result if manual removal is not performed correctly. To insure that security is completely restored and all malware is removed, it is highly advised that you use a reputable antispyware tool.