What is xp antispyware?
XP AntiSpyware is a fake antimalware program that goes by many names–Internet Antivirus Pro, Antivirus XP, Antivirus XP 2008 or WinDefender 2008. It scans users’ computers and gives misleading information about infections in order to dupe them into buying its product.InfectionYour computer can become infected when XP AntiSpyware downloads itself through Web browser vulnerabilities.Copycat LogosThe program tricks users by using an interface that looks like the Windows Security Center, complete with a fake Windows chevron.ScarewareThe software proceeds to present a fake scan of your hard drive and claims it is infected, and then it takes you to a site where you can buy software to remove the “infection.”PreventionThe best prevention is to never download the program in the first place. Surf safely and avoid peer-to-peer sites where you are much more likely to download exploits. You should also keep your Windows updates current, especially the malicious software removal tool, and run an a
