Features

• Users will find themselves bombarded by pop-up ads while surfing the Internet once MSAntispyware 2009 has been installed. The ads claim that the system has been infected with spyware and viruses and urge users to purchase the full version of the program to fix the problems. Security alerts, claiming that the computer is being attacked, may appear in the taskbar.
  
  

Expert Insight

• MSAntispyware 2009 redirects users its website or other malicious websites that sell MSAntispyware2009, according to PCThreat.com, which also states "MSAntispyware2009 may also use its fake online spyware scanner to make you believe you're infected with spyware."
  
  

Considerations

• Having anti-spyware and anti-virus software on your computer can protect it against such malicious programs. If your computer is already infected, install a security software program to safely remove it.