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If your an IT Professional, most likely you have dealt with a nasty Spyware or Adware infection that seemed impossible to remove.
This list was created spotlighting some of the most complex and hardest to remove Spyware and Adware threats around and links for removal instructions.

• ContraVirus - also known as ExpertAntivirus is a fake Spyware, Trojan removal application known to give exaggerated reports of potential risks on a computer.
• IEDefender - A rogue anti-spyware application with aggressive advertising and scare tactics.
• Smitfraud - A computer infection that may display false security alerts or popup messages stating that you are infected with a parasite. Cannot be removed by conventional methods.
• SpyCrush - Part of a group of rogue anti-spyware programs including Spylocked and VirusBurst. Creates system alerts to get users to purchase a full version of the SpyCrush rogue anti-spyware program.
• SpyDawn - A bogus anti-spyware program that may be installed on your computer without you knowing about it. Resembles a legitimate spyware removal program’s interface.
• SpyLocked - A well known bogus anti-spyware program that may be installed onto user’s computer through a previously downloaded Trojan or codec.
• SpyShredder - A dangerous corrupt anti-spyware program that hijacks your PC for malicious purposes. It may infect your machine through Trojans and browser security exploits.
• Trojan.Vundo - A Trojan downloader that generates exaggerated pop-ups on your machine’s screen. May install itself through browser security holes in your computer without your approval.
• VirusProtect - A rogue anti-spyware program which downloads and installs itself onto your PC through a Trojan called Zlob. The Zlob Trojan can be found bundled in video codecs used to view video files, especially with adult content.
• VirusProtectPro - A rogue anti-spyware program that installs itself onto your computer through a Trojan or web security holes. May change your desktop settings, hijack your web browser and redirect you to unwanted web sites.
• Winfixer -Displays false information about the user’s computer, confusing the user into believing that their PC is infected with viruses, spyware and/or other forms of malware. Very similer to programs like WinAntiVirus, WinAntiVirusPro, ErrorSafe, SystemDoctor, WinAntiSpyware, AVSystemCare, WinAntiSpy, Performance Optimizer, StorageProtector, PrivacyProtector etc.
• CoolWebSearch - A rogue anti-spyware program that installs itself onto your computer through a Trojan or web security holes. May change your desktop settings, hijack your web browser and redirect you to unwanted web sites.
• MyWebSearch - MyWebSearch is an adware application which, when initially analysed, was observed to display advertisments when the browser was active.

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