Spy Sweeper with AntiVirus

The most award-winning anti-spyware software

Spy Sweeper with Antivirus

Get serious about removing spyware with Spy Sweeper - the award-winning anti-spyware software trusted by millions of home computer users.

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SARC Virus Test Hoax

Type: Hoax

SUMMARY

Symantec Security Response encourages you to ignore any messages regarding this hoax. It is harmless and is intended only to cause unwarranted concern. Please ignore any messages regarding this hoax and do not pass on messages. Passing on messages about the hoax only serves to further propagate it.


TECHNICAL DETAILS


This is a hoax. This information does not originate from Symantec AntiVirus Research Center (now known as Symantec Security Response) and is a hoax. It should be ignored:

You have been selected for an extensive port and virus implementation scan by SARC, a division of Symantec Inc. During the next few days your system will be agressively attacked by various new multimorphic,stealthmode internet virus programmes. Any system damage or data loss sustained during these attacks can be reported to our email response team.
Please use your email client and other programs like IRC or ICQ frequently to support influx of our destructive payloads.
Already a payload has been attached and executed by your mailclient to ensure satisfying result upon reading this message.
Thank you for your cooperation during this important research phase.
Symantec AntiVirus Research Center (SARC)
Please ignore any messages regarding this hoax and do not pass on messages. Passing on messages about the hoax only serves to further propagate it.

Spy Sweeper 5.2 stops spyware in its tracks while offering home computer users the ability to configure the program to suit their specific needs, such as:

Choose a Quick, Full or Custom Sweep: With Spy Sweeper 5.2, you can easily choose to perform a quick, full or customized sweep. If you're looking for an immediate diagnosis, choose a quick sweep. For a pinpointed search, customize your sweep to have Spy Sweeper skip files by folder or file extension. For a deep cleaning, opt for a full sweep.

Exclude Files from a Sweep: Spy Sweeper allows you to save time during a sweep by skipping specific files or different sections of your PC. You can select specific file extension, such as .xls or .mpg to exclude.

Additional Highlights

As soon as it's installed, Spy Sweeper gives 360 degrees of protection against spyware, including:

Simple Sweeps: Detecting spyware and removing unwanted programs found on your computer in three effortless steps

Easy Management: Quickly and simply configure program, sweep and upgrade options

Fast Home: Use the home screen to access the most commonly used functions of Spy Sweeper

Shields Summary: A redesigned shields summary page makes it simple to see at a glance which shields are on or off

Action Alerts: Receive clear, easy-to-understand notifications when new spyware threats are detected

"Spy Sweeper remains a favorite for protection from spyware."



"This program's dominance is apparent as soon as you install it."