The following represent a partial list of rogue (false) antivirus and anti-spyware applications.  If the application you are using is on this list, you should have it removed immediately.  For businesses, we recommend using Microsoft Forefront for heavy-duty security (not free) or Microsoft Security Essentials for a solid, unobtrusive, and free antivirus program. 

  • Advanced Cleaner
  • AKM Antivirus 2010 Pro
  • AlfaCleaner
  • Alpha AntiVirus
  • ANG Antivirus (AVG knock-off)
  • Antimalware Doctor
  • Antimalware Pro
  • AntiSpyCheck 2.1
  • AntiSpyStorm
  • AntiSpyware 2009
  • Antispyware 2010
  • AntiSpyware Soft
  • Antivirus 7
  • Antivirus Soft
  • Antivirus Suite
  • Antivirus System PRO
  • AntiSpyware Bot from 2Squared Software
  • AntiSpywareExpert
  • AntiSpywareMaster
  • AntiSpywareSuite
  • AntiSpyware Shield
  • Antivermins
  • Antivirus 2008
  • Antivirus 2009
  • Antivirus XP 2010
  • Antivirus 2010 (aka Anti-virus-1)
  • Antivirus 360
  • Antivirus Pro 2009
  • AntiVirus Gold
  • Antivirus Live
  • Antivirus Master
  • Antivirus XP 2008
  • Antivirus Pro 2010
  • AV Security Suite
  • Avatod Antispyware 8.0
  • Awola
  • BestsellerAntivirus
  • ByteDefender, aka ByteDefender Security 2010 (BitDefender Antivirus knock-off)
  • Cleanator
  • ContraVirus
  • Control Center
  • Cyber Security
  • Data Protection
  • Defense Center
  • Desktop Security 2010
  • Digital Security
  • Doctor Antivirus
  • Doctor Antivirus 2008
  • DriveCleaner
  • Dr Guard
  • EasySpywareCleaner
  • eco AntiVirus
  • Errorsafe
  • ErrorSmart
  • Flu Shot 4
  • Green Antivirus 2009
  • IE Antivirus (aka IE Antivirus 3.2)
  • IEDefender
  • InfeStop
  • Internet Antivirus (aka Internet Antivirus Pro, distributed by plus4scan.com)
  • Internet Security 2010
  • KVMSecure
  • Live PC Care
  • Live Security Suite
  • MacSweeper
  • MalwareCrush
  • MalwareCore
  • MalwareAlarm
  • Malware Bell (aka Malware Bell 3.2)
  • Malware Defender (not to be confused with the HIPS firewall of the same name)
  • Malware Defense
  • MS Antivirus (not to be confused with Microsoft Antivirus or Microsoft Security Essentials)
  • MS AntiSpyware 2009 (not to be confused with Microsoft AntiSpyware, now Windows Defender)
  • MaxAntiSpy
  • My Security Wall
  • My Security Engine
  • AV Antivirus Suite
  • PC Defender Antivirus
  • MxOne Antivirus
  • Netcom3 Cleaner
  • Paladin Antivirus
  • PCSecureSystem
  • PC Antispy
  • PC AntiSpyWare 2010
  • PC Clean Pro
  • PC Privacy Cleaner
  • PerfectCleaner
  • Perfect Defender 2009
  • PersonalAntiSpy Free
  • Personal Antivirus
  • Personal Security
  • PAL Spyware Remover
  • PCPrivacy Tools
  • PC Antispyware
  • Protection Center
  • PSGuard
  • Privacy Center
  • Rapid AntiVirus
  • Real AntiVirus
  • Registry Great
  • Safety Alerter 2006
  • Safety Center
  • SafetyKeeper
  • SaliarAR
  • SecureFighter
  • SecurePCCleaner
  • SecureVeteran
  • Security Master AV
  • Security Scan 2009
  • Security Tool
  • Security Toolbar 7.1
  • SiteAdware
  • Security Essentials 2010 (not to be confused with Microsoft Security Essentials)
  • Smart Antivirus 2009
  • Soft Soldier
  • SpyAxe
  • Spy Away
  • SpyCrush
  • Spydawn
  • SpyGuarder
  • SpyHeal (aka SpyHeals & VirusHeal)
  • SpyMarshal
  • Spylocked
  • SpySheriff (aka PestTrap, BraveSentry, SpyTrooper)
  • SpySpotter
  • SpywareBot (Spybot – Search & Destroy knockoff, Now known as SpywareSTOP).
  • Spyware Cleaner
  • SpywareGuard 2008 (not to be confused with SpywareGuard by Javacool Software)
  • Spyware Protect 2009
  • SpywareQuake
  • SpywareSheriff (often confused with SpySheriff)
  • Spyware Stormer
  • Spy Tool
  • Spyware Striker Pro
  • Spyware Protect 2009
  • SpywareStrike
  • SpyRid
  • SpyWiper
  • SystemArmor
  • SysGuard
  • Sysinternals Antivirus
  • System Antivirus 2008
  • System Live Protect
  • SystemDoctor
  • System Security (Rogue Antivirus)
  • Total Secure 2009
  • Total Security
  • Total Win 7 Security
  • Total Win XP Security
  • Total Win Vista Security
  • TrustedAntivirus
  • TheSpyBot (Spybot – Search & Destroy knockoff)
  • UltimateCleaner
  • VirusHeat
  • VirusIsolator
  • Virus Locker
  • VirusProtectPro (aka AntiVirGear)
  • VirusRemover2008
  • VirusRemover2009
  • VirusMelt
  • VirusRanger
  • Virus Response Lab 2009
  • VirusTrigger
  • Vista Antispyware 2010
  • Vista Antivirus 2008
  • Vista Internet Security 2010
  • Vista Smart Security 2010
  • Volcano Security Suite
  • Win 7 Antivirus 2010
  • Win Antispyware Center
  • WinAntiVirus Pro 2006
  • WinDefender (not to be confused with the legitimate Windows Defender)
  • Windows Police Pro
  • Windows Protection Suite
  • WinFixer
  • WinHound
  • Winpc Antivirus
  • Winpc Defender
  • WinSpywareProtect
  • WinWeb Security 2008
  • WorldAntiSpy
  • XP AntiMalware
  • XP AntiMalware 2010
  • XP AntiSpyware 2009
  • XP AntiSpyware 2010
  • XP Antivirus 2010
  • XP Antivirus Pro 2010
  • XP Guardian
  • XP Defender Pro
  • XP Internet Security 2010
  • XJR Antivirus
  • XP Security Tool
  • XP-Shield
  • Your Protection
  • Zinaps AntiSpyware 2008

 (This list is derived from a source article in Wikipedia)