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Warning - old wolf in sheeps clothing cloned...

Our "good friend" spyaxe, which is one of the "wolves in sheeps clothing" that masquerade as security software, but in actuality are delivered WITH spyware, has a new clone. Apparently SpywareStrike …

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Our "good friend" spyaxe, which is one of the "wolves in sheeps clothing" that masquerade as security software, but in actuality are delivered WITH spyware, has a new clone. Apparently SpywareStrike is making the rounds, and has a website which is identical to the SpyAxe site and it looks to be the same program. The only thing that appears different is the new name. I guess with all the publicity over the spyaxe name, they figured they wanted a fresh start for the new year.


I doubt they've changed their rogue ways though, so be on the lookout for this pest. There's also another "security center clone" site out at www.securitycaution.com it, of course, reports to any user that they're infected and need to clean up their pc. It's the same old...

"Your private info is collected by W32.Sinnaka.A@mm" message - "your system is under control of remote computer with IP address 227.4.167.118" - It's hawking several rogue antispyware programs so be careful....