Computer protection experts keep developing more and more advanced security tools which are meant to guard your virtual security. Nevertheless, schemers behind the Facebook has Changed their Privacy Settings Scam have proven that more and more new ways to expose security backdoors are invented. Even though to this date there is no information allowing Read more »
Monthly Archives: March 2013 - Page 7
Backdoor.IRCbot.gen!M
Posted by Sarah Stewart
on March 14, 2013
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Backdoor.IRCbot.gen!M is a dangerous infection which should never get to your computer. This treacherous infection has been created to help attackers access your computer and take control other it. The backdoor Trojan, which is referred to as a generic detection, may not display any symptoms; on the other hand, your anti-virus program may display security warnings claiming that Backdoor.IRCbot.gen!M has been detected. Read more »
System Failure Warning Virus
Posted by Max Lehmann
on March 13, 2013
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System Failure Warning Virus is a ransomware infection that terrorizes users in Great Britain. It appears on your screen like a system failure message from EUROPOL (European law enforcement agency) and it might seem that you have really committed all those crimes that System Failure Warning Virus accuses you of. However, even if you do know that you are absolutely innocent, that is not much of a comfort, because the infection will not leave your computer unless you remove it for good. Read more »
StartNow Toolbar By Zugo
Posted by Lisa Blanc
on March 13, 2013
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StartNow Toolbar By Zugo is a browser add-on which you should remove from the computer if you do not want to get links to sponsored websites and advertising websites. The add-on, or the so-called toolbar, like the majority of this type of applications, can be bundled with free programs. Moreover, it is also available on its own at about.startnow.com. Read more »
Policía Nacional de Uruguay Virus
Posted by Lisa Blanc
on March 13, 2013
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We are absolutely sure that you do not want to have Policía Nacional de Uruguay Virus on your computer. This ransomware infection comes from the same batch of malicious programs as Policia Boliviana Virus, Policía Federal Argentina Virus, Policía Nacional del Ecuador Virus and other similar infections. It is easy to see from the name of the infection that it targets computer users in Uruguay. It claims to present a notification from the National Uruguayan Police office (Policía Nacional de Uruguay). Read more »
Survey Warning Ransomware
Posted by Max Lehmann
on March 13, 2013
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Survey Warning Ransomware is a malicious computer infection which may attack your operating system if you visit corrupted sites, click on suspicious links, open spam email attachments or perform similar security exposing actions. This is what helps cyber criminals drop malignant files onto your PC, possibly without any of your acknowledgement. According to Anti-Spyware-101.com Read more »
Deals Plugin
Posted by Max Lehmann
on March 12, 2013
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Deals Plugin is an adware application that is compatible with Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome. Officially it provides coupon deals for online shoppers in order to purchase a good at optimal price. Deals Plugin supports an extensive list of online stores and when this browser extension is installed, it displays a list of purchase offers whenever you land on a particular online store. It might seem that Deals Plugin is a very useful browser add-on, but it can also get out of control by displaying a lot of commercial advertisements. These advertisements might as well interfere with your online store browsing process, making shopping online a very tiresome experience. Therefore, it is highly recommended to remove Deals Plugin from your PC right now. Read more »
Internet Turbo Toolbar
Posted by Lisa Blanc
on March 12, 2013
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Internet Turbo Toolbar is a browser extension that can be classified as browser helper object, because it comes with various functions, consequently changing the functionality of your default Internet browser. When Internet Turbo is installed onto your PC, it adds a new search engine, a toolbar and a new default home page on your browser. This toolbar can be downloaded at internetturbo.ourtoolbar.com, but it often can be found on other third party websites such as Cnet and so on. Although Internet Turbo Toolbar is not a computer virus, you are advised to remove it immediately, in order to protect your information and your computer system from the intruders from outside. Read more »
Malta Police Association Virus
Posted by Sarah Stewart
on March 12, 2013
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Malta Police Association Virus is a new clone of Ministerstvo Vnútra Virus which is targeted at those Windows users who reside in Malta. The main symptom of the infection is the lock-down of a computer, which is meant to push the affected user into paying a ransom. This is why the infection is categorized as a ransomware. Despite this, you must recognize that the malicious application runs alongside the infamous Urausy Trojan. Read more »
Ministerstvo vnútra virus
Posted by Max Lehmann
on March 12, 2013
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Ministerstvo vnútra virus is a computer infection that is spread via Urausy botnet. It infects computer in Slovakia and blocks desktop access in attempt to steal computer user's money. This threat is classified as ransomware infection and it pretends to be a legal representative of Slovakian Police force (Policajný zbor Slovenskej Republiky). What is more, the message on your screen says that the computer lock down is sanctioned by International Police Association. However, Ministerstvo vnútra virus has nothing in common with law enforcement authorities, because it is created by cyber criminals. You have to remove Ministerstvo vnútra virus from your PC right now. Read more »
