Monthly Archives: January 2014 - Page 5

Windows Premium Shield

Posted by on January 22, 2014 No comments
Windows Premium Shield

Windows Premium Shield is a fictitious anti-spyware application which uses a tremendously misleading interface. Some computer users facing the threat immediately link the represented computer scanner with the Windows operating system because of the misguiding name and the attached logo. Unfortunately, this is just a trick to fool you into trusting a completely fictitious malware remover which will not delete real computer threats. Since the threat can modify the Windows shell, you will discover that access to the desktop is disabled, and all you can interact with is the rogue anti-spyware itself. What is more, you may find that keyboard shortcuts do not help you access any Windows utilities. This is due to the fact that the malign infection can block the running of executable files. Anti-Spyware-101.com researchers recommend that you delete Windows Premium Shield if it has taken over your personal computer as well. Read more »

Best-Found.com

Posted by on January 22, 2014 No comments
Best-Found.com

Best-Found.com is a suspicious search engine which has been noticed to redirect its users to Google and Yahoo supported searches. Even though the search tool provides links to Mail, Maps, Images, Calendar, Storage, Videos and Shopping, you should not expect it to present you original or authentic links. In fact, instead of presenting regular search results, it will open new tabs routing you to search.google.com, images.yahoo.com and similar pages. Even though these links are not considered to be malicious, Anti-Spyware-101.com researchers recommend staying extra careful about the way the dubious search engine works. If you do not know how to remove Best-Found.com from the browsers, we recommend that you continue reading the report. Read more »

TornTV

Posted by on January 21, 2014 3 comments
TornTV

TornTV, also known as Torn TV, is a computer application which streams a variety of online channels, including sports, movies, and news. The application is available at thetorntv.com, torntv.en.softonic.com, and some other freeware websites. Since the application is free of charge, it can be bundled with various programs, so you should pay close attention to the license agreement of the program. Due to this fact, the application may be referred to as a potentially unwanted program (PUP), and if you want to remove Torn TV from the computer, keep on reading to find out what measures should be taken. Read more »

Mipony

Posted by on January 21, 2014 3 comments
Mipony

Mipony is an adware application that can be considered a potentially unwanted program. It is not a malicious computer infection, but you are not advised to keep in your computer. This program is often categorized as potentially unwanted application, because users may have no intention to install Mipony on their computers and yet it arrives there. That may happen if you download this program bundled with freeware. Either way, you should remove all the unwanted applications from your PC including Mipony as soon as possible, and then make sure that you do not download and install any other undesirable programs. Read more »

Feven 1.8

Posted by on January 21, 2014 1 comment

Feven 1.8 is a potentially unwanted program classified as adware. It displays a lot of annoying pop-ups when you access online shops. According to the official information displayed at feven.com, the application is compatible with over 1000 online shops, including Amazon, Walmart, Kmart, Best Buy and so on. In a way, Feven 1.8 can really provide you with useful discount offers that can help you save money on your online purchases, but that comes at a cost – the application may also expose you to potentially malicious third party content. Therefore, you need to take care of it before any undesirable activity is detected. Read more »

Social Privacy Virus

Posted by on January 21, 2014 No comments

Social Privacy Virus is not an actual virus but a browser hijacker which is installed as a browser add-on. If you have Internet Explorer, Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox, all of them can be easily afflicted by the so-called Social Privacy Virus. The browser hijacker is installed silently without providing the user with information about the changes.  Once installed, it ads its uninstall programs, including Social Privacy and Social Privacy DNS, to the Windows Control Panel. If you pay attention, you may also notice that the browser hijacker installs Search Protect, whose function is to prevent the changes on the browsers. In order to restore your former settings, you have to remove all the components of the vicious browser hijacker. Read more »

Warnung! Zugang von Ihrem Browser wurde vorlaufig

Posted by on January 21, 2014 No comments

If your Chrome, Firefox, IE or Safari web browser has been covered by the Warnung! Zugang von Ihrem Browser wurde vorlaufig alert, there is no doubt that cyber criminals are trying to scam you into paying a bogus fine. You might face the devious ransomware after clicking on a corrupted link found in a spam email or even on some social networking site. Unfortunately, most computer users would not realize the danger of this corrupted link until the clandestine notification hijacks the browser. In order to restore access to corrupted browser and to ensure that no more security breaches are exposed, you should delete Warnung! Zugang von Ihrem Browser wurde vorlaufig ransomware as soon as possible. Read more »

Attentie! Uw Webbrowser wordt geblokkeerd virus

Posted by on January 21, 2014 No comments

Attentie! Uw Webbrowser wordt geblokkeerd virus is not a real computer infection. It is only present on a corrupted website that you get redirected to via commercial ad or some other means. Attentie! Uw Webbrowser wordt geblokkeerd virus contains a malicious javascript that displays a fake notification from the Dutch police office (Korps Landelijke Politiediensten), and you are urged to pay a fine for a crime you have not committed. It is another type of ransomware, but unlike a real ransomware application Attentie! Uw Webbrowser wordt geblokkeerd virus can be removed from your computer with ease. Read more »

FormalPolice.org virus

Posted by on January 21, 2014 No comments
FormalPolice.org virus

FormalPolice.org virus is browser infection locks your web browser and does not allow you to leave the formalpolice.org page, displaying a fake notification about your supposed illegal activities online. This scam has devised to steal your money, so you will do good to ignore the message on your screen. Do not panic – the presence of FormalPolice.org virus on your browser does not necessarily mean that your computer is infected as well. Nevertheless, you should scan your PC with SpyHunter and remove FormalPolice.org virus from your browser as soon as possible. Read more »

AlmostPolice.co

Posted by on January 20, 2014 No comments
AlmostPolice.co

If you think that you can trust the warning available at AlmostPolice.co, then you are seriously mistaken. The AlmostPolice.co warning is a scam which is aimed at deceiving Windows and Apple users. According to the warning, you are accused of alleged involvement in the distribution of pornography and pirated material. The accusations are very similar to the accusations provided by screen lockers, which are malicious ransomware infections that disable the user’s access to the system. Read more »