Monthly Archives: May 2013 - Page 7

AFP Virus

AFP Virus

If your operating system has been infected with the AFP Virus, there are no doubts that your Windows system is locked without a possibility to access the desktop. Also known as the Australian Federal Police Virus, the malicious infection has a few different versions. Most of them have different interfaces and are managed through different ransomware Trojans, including Filmrans, Urausy, Reveton and Netra. The name of the malicious application comes from the usage of the credentials of the authentic law enforcer who is active in Australia, which signals that the threat targets Australian Windows users. According to the malware experts at Anti-Spyware-101.com, it is essential to delete AFP Virus in order to restore access to the computer. Please continue reading if you wish to remove the threat but you do not know how. Read more »

Polisen Enheten för databrott

Polisen Enheten för databrott

Polisen Enheten för databrott is a malicious infection classified as ransomware application. This program locks down your computer and makes it seem as though you have done something illegal and now the law enforcement authorities are going to arrest you. Polisen Enheten för databrott attacks users in Sweden, and it pretends to be a direct representative of the Swedish government (Regeringskansliet). However, this program has nothing in common with local police office. It is a dangerous infection that brings nothing but harm, and you need to remove Polisen Enheten för databrott immediately. Read more »

Politie Office Central Virus

Politie Office Central Virus

If you live in Belgium, you should rush to protect your Windows system with authentic security software, before Politie Office Central Virus manages to slither in. The clandestine threat travels with the help of the Filmrans Trojan, and this infection may act without your notice. Once the malicious Trojan is downloaded onto your computer through spam email attachments, misleading advertisement or similar security cracks, its files corrupt the Windows Registry and initiate various malignant processes. Read more »

PUP.Desk 365

PUP.Desk 365 is an adware program classified as potential unwanted application. It is developed by 337 Technology Limited and this program is said to help you arrange your desktop icons and provide instant access to a number of applications you have installed on your computer. The malware scan results for PUP.Desk 365 files (desk365.exe and deskSvc.exe) do not identify the program as malware. Therefore, PUP.Desk 365 itself does not pose any security risks to your computer. Nevertheless, the problems come with other applications that arrive at your system together with PUP.Desk 365. Read more »

PC Speed Maximizer

PC Speed Maximizer

PC Speed Maximizer is a scareware application which can be installed on your PC without your consent or alongside some other free applications. The application has its official website pcspeedmaximizer.com where all the features of the tool are presented. However, the presentation of PC Speed Maximizer is misleading as it is not capable of all the functions presented. Our Anti-Spyware-101.com recommends that you remove the application as it presents non-accurate information about the performance of the system and pushes the user to buy the full version of the program. Read more »

mwvaztybt.exe

If you have noticed that your PC is running disorderly, it is possible that you need to blame mwvaztybt.exe. This suspicious executable may be employed by schemers to perform various illicit actions, which is why you should delete the file without waiting any longer. It appears that cyber criminals use the suspicious component to execute processes of Adware.SavingsMagnet, Virus.CeeInject.gen!JC, Backdoor.W32.Fynloski.B and similar computer threats. Hence, if you have discovered the suspicious file processing within the Task Manager, you need to scan the system and delete spyware related to it. Even though it may not be easy to delete mwvaztybt.exe from the computer, Anti-Spyware-101.com researchers urge you to do this at once. Read more »

google-earth.xtremedownload.com

Cyber criminals try to find methods for deceiving computer users and the web page google-earth.xtremedownload.com is one of their attempts to swindle them out of their money. The link itself seems to be related to Google and its product Google Earth software. However, if you want to download the software, visit the official website and do not download anything from google-earth.xtremedownload.com as you will also install SmartPCFix which will try to lure you into buying its full version. If you have installed Google Earth and find that SmartPCFix is also present on the PC, it is advisable to remove it from the computer. Read more »

SmartPCFix

SmartPCFix

If you think that SmartPCFix will scan your PC and warn you about realistic threats – you are wrong. The supposedly beneficial system optimizer is completely useless when it comes to spyware detection and removal, which is why you should not pay money for its licensed version. The application is very similar to the previously reported PC MightyMax, as it is not a fake tool but it does not work reliably. All in all, even though the program may detect some issues, it certainly should not be trusted. It is possible that the optimizer will attempt to delete authentic, harmless files and will overlook serious system issues. Please continue reading to learn more about SmartPCFix removal. Read more »

"You shall not pass" virus

"You shall not pass" virus is a browser hijacker that does not allow you to enter a number of websites, including Google, YouTube, Facebook, PayPal and others. Whenever you try visiting the said website, you are shown a message with says YOU SHALL NOT PASS with Gandalf in it. "You shall not pass" virus can take over your browser, because it modifies your HOSTS file. Due to the fact, that this infection can install other your computer threats along such as Backdoor:Win32/Fynloski.A, you should take care of "You shall not pass" virus at once and safeguard your PC from similar intruders. Read more »

Porn Virus

Porn Virus

Porn Virus is a disturbing Windows infection which manifests through an unauthorized computer lock-down and a misleading screen-size notification supposedly conducted by different law enforcement agencies. The malicious threat is also recognized as Pornography Virus or Child Porn Virus, and these names derive from the main accusations presented within the bogus notifications. Unfortunately, our Anti-Spyware-101.com researchers count in tens and even hundreds of different versions of the malicious infection which may be detected in Windows systems all over the world. Read more »