Monthly Archives: March 2013 - Page 8

Homeland Security Virus

Homeland Security Virus

If you live in the U.S. and do not have a reliable spyware removal tool, your computer can easily get infected with Homeland Security Virus, which is categorized as ransomware due to its intentions to make you pay money. The virus is spread by the well-known Trojan Urausy which has a lot of different variants which are spread around the world. If you do not want to lose your money, you should remove Homeland Security Virus along with the Trojan so that you can use the PC properly. Read more »

Browse for the Cause

Browse for the Cause

Browse for the Cause is a suspicious application which is published by Domain Web Developers, LLC. and which is meant to make donating to various charities much easier. Are you intrigued to run the application on your personal computer? Anti-Spyware-101.com researchers recommend using the program with great cautiousness because it is followed by secondary applications. Many malware researchers categorize the application as adware or a browser hijacker because once you install it, your browser settings are modified, your home page and search engine are changed and you may be bombarded by random pop-up ads. Read more »

Trojan Dropper

Trojan Dropper is a general detection term for Trojans that drop malware onto compromised computers. There are countless types of Trojan droppers, that stealthily enter your system and then connect to a remote server behind your back to download and execute even more malicious files. Most commonly Trojan Dropper installs a backdoor that allows a hacker to access and control your computer. As a result, cyber criminals can upload collected personal information and download unwanted software on your system. Read more »

Startpins Redirect

Startpins Redirect

Startpins Redirect is an infection which manifests itself through unauthorized redirections to the web site starpins.com. Of course, the infection can lead you to other sites, some of which could even be related to phishing scams and malware, as well. It is unknown if the malicious application is managed by the developers of the startpins.com website; however, there is no doubt that it could lead you to virtual security risks. Anti-Spyware-101.com malware researchers recommend having Startpins Redirect removed from your personal computer. If you do not delete the program, soon enough schemers could trick you into clicking on one of their misleading ads or visiting malware harboring websites. So, how should you perform the removal? Read more »

Jollywallet

Jollywallet

Jollywallet is an application enabling you to get cash back at more than 2000 online stores. According to the official websites jollywallet.com, by using this browser add-on you can save money because it also provides you with advertisements, coupons and various deals. In order to get your cash back, you are also expected to sign up so that Jollywallet can pay you the money back. Read more »

SpecialSavings

SpecialSavings

Are you looking for an application which could help you save money whilst shopping online? You have to be very careful because such browser plugins as SpecialSavings could lead you to serious virtual security risks. Even though the application could travel alongside freeware or bundled downloads, you may also download it from specialsavings.com, where you are convinced that the add-on “brings you the best online coupons, promo codes, deals, grocery coupons and bargains that saves you money.” Read more »

DealPly Deals

DealPly Deals

DealPly is a browser extension that helps users to save money while shopping online. It is the official policy that you will find at dealply.com website. You can also download this browser add-on at this website if you want to. Some users complain that their computers are infected with DealPly Adware, but this extension is not a computer virus. What is more, user has to install the add-on himself, because DealPly does not enter the PC without your consent. The plug-in might be bundled with other freeware when you download it from a third party website, but even so the application prompts you about the oncoming installation. Read more »

Savings Vault Adware

Savings Vault Adware is a browser add-on that is supposed to help you shop around on the Internet. Technically it works just like InstantSavingsApp, Supreme Savings or Giant Savings Adware, all of which are developed by 215 Aps (or Innovative Apps). The plugin is compatible with Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome Internet browsers. It comes with a list of over a thousand online stores (including Expedia, Toys R Us, Petsmart) for which it can provide coupon deals, allowing you to purchase something at the best price. However, the utility of Savings Vault Adware is highly questionable, because users often complain that the plugin has been installed without their consent. Read more »

FileBulldog

FileBulldog

FileBulldog is a computer application for those who want to have the latest updates. It is said to help you receive updates to software, drivers and other applications; however, there is one drawback of this application. It has been found that FileBulldog has a toolbar which can be attached to the update checker and various free applications. Needless to say that a great number of computer users simply ignore installation wizards and finish the installation without even reading the license agreement of a program; consequently, they think that their computers have been altered without their permission. Read more »

SPAUTORES Virus

SPAUTORES Virus is yet another Windows infection which uses the credentials of well-known national authorities. Just like Polícia de Segurança Pública Portuguese Virus, the malicious ransomware has been developed to trick you into giving your money up for a completely bogus purpose. Have you downloaded pirated music files? If you have not – there is no reason why you should believe the fictitious information presented through the screen-locking alert. On the other hand, if you have performed illegal activities, you should ignore the fake information as well. Read more »