How to remove Home Antivirus 2010 rogue spyware

Recently, I have received reports that one of the latest rogue spyware to hit the net is Home Antivirus 2010. This rogue spyware is a misleading tool which uses common rogue spyware tactics such as showing exaggerated scan results and fake security alerts in your system tray to scare the user of the computer into purchasing Home Antivirus 2010. Here is a screenshot of the rogue antispyware.

Home Antivirus 2010 is a replica of another rogue program known as WinReanimator. It is recommended that you uninstall this rogue spyware on immediate detection. You are also recommended to find and remove Trojan-Download.braviax which distributes the above rogue antispyware.

If your computer is infected with Home Antivirus 2010 then you will get legitimate looking…

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How to identify a fake or rogue spyware program

Rogue spyware programs are no easy enemies to deal with. Online scammers use a sophisticated method where they developer a rogue anti-spyware program and attempt to convince users into purchasing these software by installing spyware into their personal computer. What is the problem? Many computer users are not aware of these scam attempts. They will get terrified by the endless number of pop ups, weird icons in the system tray and other symptoms which attempt to freak the hell out of the computer user so they purchase this unknown spyware removal program immediately.

Mind you, I was actually freaked out when I encountered a rogue spyware infection for the first time (do not be scared to admit it ). Luckily, I was…

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