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People are hungry for information about the new administration’s plan to stimulate the economy. That desire is precisely what makes ObamaStimulusPlan.com so dangerous. The spyware relies on current interest in the economy to perpetrate a phishing scam that could cost unsuspecting visitors about $90 per month.

The site and its accompanying spyware/client software are designed to capture the credit card information of visitors who think they’re receiving regular updates on government grants and other funds that may be available to ordinary citizens and businesses. The catch? The site asks for credit card information and indicates that it will charge a nominal fee ($2.95) for information and “future updates.” In reality, the fine print in the program indicates that unsuspecting people who accept the offer will be billed nearly $90 per month.

In reality, the information about the new administration’s economic stimulus plan is incomplete, fluid and as always, completely free. As of this writing, Congress has only just begun the process of considering the measure, and is expected to vote on the proposed legislation no earlier than February 2009. Interested parties are encouraged to follow the plan’s progress in the news, from their legislators’ official Web sites, Congressional Web sites, through official communications from the White House, and through government agencies responsible for administering whatever programs do get authorized.

What Exactly Does ObamaStimulusPlan.com Do?

The site itself is classified as a “rogue Web site.” The spyware or the site itself may hijack a browser session, install toolbars or other software without the user’s knowledge or permission, may deliver pop-up ads or other malicious or annoying advertising, and may repeatedly encourage the completion of an online transaction.

The spyware can be removed with a capable spyware detection and removal tool like XoftSpy SE from Spywareblockers.org. Using the right tool to rid your system of this spyware is important because software like this can make changes to the computer’s registry, and add to or change the files on your computer.

One Of Many Rogue Sites

ObamaStimulusPlan.com is only one of hundreds of rogue Web sites that offer something that’s apparently “free” or of little cost, and instead load your computer with other spyware, adware, Trojans and dangerous malware. Unfortunately, many of these rogue sites masquerade as free virus and malware scanners. Instead of getting the protection you need, you load exactly what you’re trying to avoid onto your computer.

Don’t rely on “free” protection. Get the anti-malware protection you need and trust. XoftSpy SE from Spywareblockers.org can help keep you safe from rogue Web sites and spyware combos like ObamaStimulusPlan.com.

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