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Security Sphere 2012 is a computer threat that has been recently detected spreading on the Internet. It’s a program that pretends being a reputable antivirus program that can solve your security issues but in fact it has nothing useful to offer. Security Sphere 2012 employs Trojans in order to get inside any random computer system completely secretly.

The program imitates all functions of a security tool, for example, runs a system scan. However, the program uses a fake scanner which only simulates looking for threats and by the end of the scan, it displays falsified scan results. The application claims that your system is infected with tons of infections. It also displays tons of security notifications and pop up ads which create an illusion that your system is badly infected.

Additionally, the application limits your abilities to use other applications of your system. It often generates messages saying that the system had to terminate the program you were about to start because of security issues. Other messages may warn about detection of spyware infection or some other dangerous viruses. In order to prevent data loss and avoid theft of your credit card details you will be asked to purchase a full version of Security Sphere 2012 and activate it.

The program also affects your Internet browsing. If your system is infected with Security Sphere 2012 your system will display security warnings stating that the page you are about to visit is under virus attack and this may crash your system. Here are the reasons that will be named: virus content founded at this site trying to install its components, malicious and unknown network processes are determined, your system is under virus attack, negative references from other citizens concerning this website, your system ports and backdoor have been checked by visited page for external access. According to the same message, you will be asked to obtain a license of “Security Sphere 2012″ to protect your PC for the safest browsing Internet pages, launch spyware, virus and malware scanning process or keep browsing. Getting “Security Sphere 2012 will be stated as a desirable recommendation. [Read the rest of this entry...]

This conspiracy theory has been floating around for a while now and refuses to go away.

The thought that antivirus companies are the authors of virus threats is not a pleasant thought and it’s one they vehemently deny. But the issue hasn’t gone away and is compounded by the prevalence of fake antivirus software programs that mimic genuine programs. They look the same and have similar features and tools, and they promise to remove all the malware threats that genuine software programs are designed to remove. But in reality, they’re Trojan threats which harm your computer and steal your personal data.

Another theory is that antivirus vendors don’t have a real motive to do a good job of removing threats so that you buy their software. This may sound more plausible but is as ridiculous as the belief that vendors write viruses themselves. These ideas are as ridiculous as implying that your doctor or pharmacist tries to make you sick so they can sell you more prescriptions. And as crazy as these ideas are, there’s always someone willing to perpetuate them. Antivirus vendors pour millions of dollars each year into developing tools for fighting all forms of malware and hacker threats.

These threats are created by criminals who use expert coding tools to make profit from cyber crime. And online crime and malicious software has taken many different forms and has developed into an extremely profitable commercial enterprise. The Financial Mirror recently released a report on cybercrime which stated that it only takes $1,200 to become a cyber-crook. And antivirus manufacturers are in a constant battle with these threats. And they’ve hired thousands of dedicated men and women who try to anticipate criminals’ activities on a daily basis.

There are now over 20 leading antivirus vendors globally, all competing to develop their programs to take first place in the industry. It’s only through fighting and defeating malware threats successfully that these programs receive recognition. So they’re in a constant battle to outdo each other in the fight against online threats. And end-users gain because they get to choose the best program for their needs. [Read the rest of this entry...]