The following is a partial list of rogue security software , most of which can be grouped into families . These are functionally identical versions of the same program repackaged as sequential new products by the same vendor. [1] [2]
- ANG Antivirus (knock-off of AVG Anti-Virus ) [3]
- AntiVermins [4]
- Antivirus 360 [5]
- Antivirus 2008 [6]
- Antivirus 2009
- Antivirus 2010 (also known as Anti-virus-1) [7] , [8]
- AntiVirus Gold or AntivirusGT [9]
- Antivirus Master [10]
- Antivirus Pro 2009 [11]
- Antivirus Pro 2010 [12]
- Antivirus Pro 2017 [12]
- Antivirus System PRO [13]
- Antivirus XP 2008 [14]
- Antivirus XP 2010 [15]
- AV Antivirus Suite [16]
- AVG Antivirus 2011 (fake version) [17]
- AV Security Essentials [18]
- AV Security Suite [19]
- Awola [20]
- BestsellerAntivirus, Browser Defender [21]
- Blue Frog
- ByteDefender also known as ByteDefender Security 2010 (Knock-off of the legitimate BitDefenderAntivirus software) [22]
- Cleanator
- CleanThis [23]
- Cloud Protection [24]
- ContraVirus [25]
- Control Center [26]
- Cyber Security, Core Security [27]
- Data Protection [28]
- Defense Center [29]
- Defru [30]
- Desktop Security 2010 [31]
- Disc Antivirus Professional [32]
- Disk Doctor [33]
- Doctor Antivirus
- Dr. Guard [34]
- DriveCleaner [35]
- EasySpywareCleaner, EasyFix Tools [36]
- eco AntiVirus [37]
- Errorsafe, Error Expert [38]
- Essential Cleaner [39]
- Flu Shot 4 [40] [41] (probably the earliest well-known instance of rogue security software)
- Green Antivirus 2009 [42]
- Hard Drive Diagnostics [43]
- HDD Fix [44]
- HDD Plus [45]
- HDD Rescue [46] [47]
- Home Security Solutions [48]
- IEDefender [49]
- InfeStop [50]
- Internet Antivirus, InstallShield (aka Internet Antivirus Pro, distributed by plus4scan.com ) [51]
- Internet Antivirus 2011 [52]
- Internet Defender 2011 [53]
- Internet Security 2010 [54] , [55]
- Internet Security 2011 [56]
- Internet Security 2012 [57]
- Internet Security Essentials [58]
- Internet Security Guard [59]
- Live PC Care [60]
- Live Security Platinum [61]
- Live Security Suite [62]
- Mac Defender [63]
- Mac Protector [64]
- MacSweeper [65]
- MalwareAlarm [66]
- MalwareCore [67]
- MalwareCrush [68]
- Malware Defense [69]
- Malware Protection Center [70]
- Memory Fixer [71]
- MS AntiSpyware 2009 (not to be confused with Microsoft AntiSpyware, now Windows Defender ) [72]
- MS Antivirus Microsoft Anti Malware (not to be confused with Microsoft Antivirus or Microsoft Security Essentials ) [73]
- MS Removal Tool [74]
- Microsoft Security Essentials (fake version) [75]
- My Security Engine [76]
- My Security Shield [77]
- My Security Wall [78]
- MxOne Antivirus [79]
- NavaShield
- Netcom3 Cleaner [80]
- Paladin Antivirus [81]
- PAL Spyware Remover [82]
- Antispy PC [83]
- PC Clean Pro [84]
- PC Privacy Cleaner [85]
- PCPrivacy Tools [86]
- PCSecureSystem [87]
- PerfectCleaner [88]
- Perfect Defender 2009, Perfect Optimizer [89]
- PersonalAntiSpy Free [90]
- Personal Antivirus [91]
- Personal Internet Security 2011 [92]
- Personal Security [93]
- Personal Shield Pro [94]
- Antispyware PC [95]
- PC Defender Antivirus [96]
- PC Optimizer Pro
- PCKeeper [97]
- Privacy Center [98]
- Security Shield [99]
- Security Solution 2011 [100]
- Security Suite Platinum [101]
- Security Tool [102]
- Security Tool [103]
- Security Toolbar 7.1 [104]
- Security Essentials 2010 (not to be confused with Microsoft Security Essentials ) [105]
- SpyBouncer
- SpyCrush [106]
- Spydawn [107]
- SpyEraser [108] (Video demonstration)
- SpyGuarder [109]
- SpyHeal (aka SpyHeals & VirusHeal) [110]
- SpyHunter
- Spylocked [111]
- SpyMarshal [112]
- SpyRid [113]
- SpySheriff (aka PestTrap, BraveSentry, SpyTrooper) [114]
- SpySpotter [115]
- SpywareBot ( Spybot – Search & Destroy Knockoff, Now known as SpywareSTOP). [116]
- Spyware Cleaner or Spyware B1aster [82] exploits name SpywareBlaster (note: should not be confused with the JavaCool app of the same name)
- SpywareGuard 2008 (not to be confused with SpywareGuard by Javacool Software) [117] [118]
- SpywareNO
- Spyware Protect 2009 [119]
- SpywareQuake [120]
- SpywareSheriff (often confused with SpySheriff) [82]
- Spyware Stormer, Spyware X-terminator [121]
- SpywareStrike [82]
- Spyware Striker Pro [122]
- SpyWiper [123]
- Super AV [124]
- SysGuard [125]
- Sysinternals Antivirus [126]
- System Antivirus 2008 [127]
- TheSpyBot ( Spybot – Search & Destroy knockoff) [128]
- ThinkPoint [129]
- Total Secure 2009 [130]
- Total Win 7 Security [131]
- Total Win Vista Security [132]
- Total Win XP Security [133]
- UltimateCleaner [134]
- Ultra Defragger [135]
- VirusHeat [136]
- VirusIsolator [137]
- Virus Locker [138] [139]
- VirusMelt [140]
- VirusProtectPro (aka AntiVirGear) [141]
- Vista Antivirus 2008 [142]
- Vista Home Security 2011 [143]
- Vista Internet Security 2012 [144]
- Vista Security 2011 [145]
- Vista Security 2012 [146]
- Vista Smart Security 2010 [147]
- Volcano Security Suite [148]
- Win7 Antispyware 2011 [149]
- Win Antispyware Center [150]
- Win 7 Home Security 2011 [151]
- WinAntiVirus Pro 2006 [152]
- WinFixer [153]
- Win HDD [154]
- WinHound [155]
- winwebsec
- Winpc Antivirus [156]
- Winpc Defender [157]
- WinSpywareProtect [158]
- WinWeb Security 2008 [159]
- Wireshark Antivirus [160]
- WorldAntiSpy [161]
- XP AntiMalware [162]
- XP AntiSpyware 2009 [163]
- XP AntiSpyware 2010 [164]
- XP AntiSpyware 2012 [165]
- XP Antivirus 2010 [166]
- XP Antivirus 2012 [167]
- XP Antivirus Pro 2010 [168]
- XP Defender Pro [169]
- XP Home Security 2011 [170]
- XP Internet Security 2010 [171]
- Your PC Protector [172]