Spyware

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Spyware Removal

Unfortunately even the best anti-virus programme can let stuff through.

Here at Fast 'N' Easy we have become quite adept at removing the various forms of malware that have been brought to our attention.

Current common ones are

• Windows Antivirus 2009 (a.k.a. Vista Antivirus)

• Zlob

• CoolWebSearch

• Zango

• Hotbar

• Smitfraud (SpySheriff)

Many of these fake anti-virus and fake spyware detectors are fraudulant attempts at getting Credit card details. They will not be automatically removed by legitimate spyware removers as they use polymorphic techniques to protect themselves. Fortunately our experienced technical engineers have found ways around the techniques the spyware writers use, so we can remove them.

Most spyware fixes like this take 1-2hrs (£30-60+VAT) and require an infected computer to be left at our premises (in Hazel Grove). While we have your PC in we give it a full check up and service as well. Infection removal takes place over a day or so (running repeated tests and scans), we only charge you for engineer time in front of the machine not the total time taken.

One thing to note: if your PC has one of these nasties, it probably has a lot more which are not so obvious. Do not use it on the internet as you put yourself and others at risk.