W32/Ramex.A is a computer infection that infects Skype instant messaging program that is installed on computer running on Windows operating system. When your computer is infected with this worm, you will become a victim of social engineering. That is to say – you will constantly receive fake messages with embedded links. The text in the message received will ask you to click the link. However, once you do that, your computer will be infected with something far more dangerous than W32/Ramex.A. Therefore, you need to ignore these random spam messages you receive on Skype and remove W32/Ramex.A from your computer as soon as possible. Read more »
Monthly Archives: May 2013 - Page 4
Tuvaro.com
Posted by Max Lehmann
on May 24, 2013
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Turavo.com is a search engine which is presented as a means for providing custom search and monetizing solutions for various companies. The search engine is also promoted via Tuvaro Toolbar, which is available at software.informer.com and which is very similar to blekko toolbar. It can also be bundled with free applications, and if you do not pay attention to the information provided in the installation wizard, you may think that turavo.com is a browser hijacker. Read more »
Yontoo Layers
Posted by Lisa Blanc
on May 24, 2013
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Yontoo Layers is a platform for a number of well-known browser extensions. Even though most of them are meant to enhance your virtual experiences and provide you with beneficial services or information, they are usually categorized as adware. The most notable of these programs are CoupnDropDown and DropDownDeals. Both of these applications are supposed to provide you with beneficial virtual saving deals and coupons. Once you install these Yontoo Layers applications onto your web browsers as add-ons they continuously flood you with pop-up ads. Unfortunately, the programs are rarely considered useful. Our researchers at anti-Spyware-101.com recommend that you remove Yontoo Layers related software and browser extensions. Continue reading to learn more about the removal process. Read more »
AllInOneKeylogger
Posted by Sarah Stewart
on May 24, 2013
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The clandestine AllInOneKeylogger is known by a number of alias names, including Spyware.AIOLogger, Sus/Dbot-A, Trojan.KeyLogger.origin and Application.AllInOneKeylogger.A. The suspicious program is categorized as a keylogger and you should keep your operating Windows system guarded against it at all times. According to Anti-Spyware-101.com researchers, cyber criminals may corrupt the seemingly authentic tool in order to initiate various illicit tasks leading to private data theft. Therefore, even though the program is promoted at allinonekeylogger.org and appears to offer reliable services, you should not trust it. Paying 69.95 USD for a tool which may endanger you virtual security is completely unnecessary; however, if you have already done this – delete AllInOneKeylogger without further delay. Read more »
Magyarország Rendőrség Police Virus
Posted by Max Lehmann
on May 24, 2013
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Magyarország Rendőrség Police Virus is a computer infection that is very good at convincing you have committed serious crime and you need to transfer a particular sum of money to the local police office. This infection targets users in Hungary and takes an alias of the Hungarian Police (Magyarország Rendőrség Police Virus). It makes it seem as though your desktop access has been blocked on behalf of law enforcement authorities, due to illegal cyber activity. In order to unlock your PC that is being held hostage, Magyarország Rendőrség Police Virus requires you to transfer a ransom fee via Ukash or PaySafeCard alternative payment systems. Read more »
FindLyrics adware
Posted by Lisa Blanc
on May 24, 2013
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FindLyrics adware is an adware application that is installed on your computer and your browser as a browser plug-in. It means that the application does not enter your computer surreptitiously. Chances are you download FindLyrics adware on your own, or via third party websites that distribute freeware bundled with additional installers for such plugins as FindLyrics adware. This plugin is also known as Adware AddLyrics, and officially at the site addlyrics.net the plugin is said to display lyrics to the songs that you are listening to on YouTube. Nevertheless, the plugin is considered to be a potentially unwanted application and you are highly advised to remove it from your computer immediately. Read more »
Trojan.Nalia.A
Posted by Sarah Stewart
on May 24, 2013
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Trojan.Nalia.A is a malicious computer infection classified as Trojan. Depending on the Trojan’s components, Trojan.Nalia.A can perform a number of malicious tasks. The most dangerous thing about this infection is that the Trojan remains hidden in the background of the system and you cannot know whether you are infected or not unless you perform a full system scan. Scan your computer right now with SpyHunter free scanner to see whether you are infected or not. If so, acquire a legitimate antimalware tool to remove Trojan.Nalia.A automatically from your system, because if you allow this infection to say, it can cause a great damage. Read more »
Trojan.Win32.Generic!BT
Posted by Lisa Blanc
on May 23, 2013
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Trojan.Win32.Generic!BT is a computer infection which can provide remote attacker with unauthorized access to the infected computer. In order to install the Trojan horse, another malware program is used. More precisely, the vulnerability CVE-2012-4969, enabling attackers to execute arbitrary codes using specialized web pages, is employed. In order to remove Trojan.Win32.Generic!BT, it is advisable to utilize a powerful spyware removal tool which could also inform you about third-parties’ attempts to access the system. Read more »
České Republik Police Virus
Posted by Max Lehmann
on May 23, 2013
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The clandestine České Republik Police Virus is targeted at Windows users who live in Czech Republic. Just like many of the recently detected ransomware, it follows the orders of the Flimrans Trojan. Such infections as Polizei Cybercrime Investigation Department, Latvijas Valsts Policija Virus and Tietoverkkorikosten Tutkinnan Yksikkö Virus are all controlled through the same infection; however, they are targeted at different countries. This allows the cyber criminals behind the scam to attack more specifically and successfully. If the devious ransomware has already corrupted your operating system, you already know that it uses the name of Czech Police to pass the fictitious screen-locking notification as the real deal. Of course, the Police have no links to this schemers’ attack and you should delete České Republik Police Virus without paying much attention to the bogus alert. Read more »
Driver Performer
Posted by Lisa Blanc
on May 23, 2013
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Driver Performer is a PUP or a potentially unwanted program which may be installed from its own official page driverperformer.com. The website promotes the application as a tool which can help you scan computer drives and list all of the existing problems. According to the website, the questionable program can discover performance issues, back-up existing drivers and update them at the same time. Even though these services are authentic and the application itself is not considered malicious, there are a few valid reasons to remove Driver Performer from the operating Windows system. Anti-Spyware-101.com researchers have tested the application and recommend that you delete it. Read more »
