If you have installed some software and have just found Dtupdate.exe in the Task Manager, it is advisable to remove the file and the applications that were installed alongside. The file dtupdate.exe is located in a subfolder of the Documents and Settings directory. It does not have an interface, and you may be unaware of its presence within the system. Dtupdate.exe is dropped by a browser add-on developed by Search Results, LLC. The file in question is not a virus, but it is advisable to remove it and the other files dropped by the product of Search Results. Read more »
Monthly Archives: July 2013 - Page 4
FBI Ransomware Now Infects Apple's Mac OS X
Posted by Sarah Stewart
on July 18, 2013
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Ransomware infections from the Ukash Virus group, such as FBI MoneyPak Virus, have been terrorizing Windows users all over the world for significant period of time now. All the while Mac users could feel safe and secure, because FBI Ransomware Virus did not seem to be able to affect Mac OSX Safari. However, the latest developments show that even Mac users cannot be safe anymore – they need to figure out how to remove FBI Ransomware Virus from their browser as well. This article discusses the symptoms of the infection, its possible consequences and how to restore full access to the Safari web browser. Read more »
svchost.stealth.keylogger
Posted by Sarah Stewart
on July 18, 2013
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svchost.stealth.keylogger is a fake malware infection used by rogue antispyware applications in their fake security alerts. svchost.stealth.keylogger is presented as a dangerous threat to your system security, although it does not even exist. Several fake antivirus programs are known to use svchost.stealth.keylogger for their fake alerts, including Live Security Platinum, System Care Antivirus, System Antivirus and so on. Since there is no such infection as svchost.stealth.keylogger, in order to get rid of these fake alerts, you need to terminate the rogue antispyware program that is responsible for displaying them. Do not hesitate to invest in a reliable computer security application if need be. Read more »
wrtc.exe
Posted by Lisa Blanc
on July 18, 2013
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wrtc.exe is a process file that can be found running in your Task Manager. This file is associated with IncrediMail software applications that are often categorized as potentially unwanted programs. This file may be considered potentially dangerous and thus you highly recommended removing wrtc.exe from your computer. The main issue related to this file is the fact that wrtc.exe could pose a variety of security-related threats you ought to avoid. It also means that you should perform regular system scans with a legitimate computer safeguard tool to prevent such things as wrtc.exe entering your system. Read more »
buildathome.info
Posted by Max Lehmann
on July 17, 2013
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buildathome.info is an adware program that displays a series of commercial advertisements when you browse the Internet. It may seem that the hyperlink leads to a decent website, but if you type buildathome.info into your browser’s address bar (which is not recommended), you would be redirected to a list of search results that simply display you a number of suggestions related to buildathome.info. Adware programs are not extremely dangerous per se, but you are advised to remove buildathome.info from your computer at once, because they may be related to malware distribution or exploited by a third party to infect your system with dangerous threats. Read more »
Australian Communications and Media Authority virus
Posted by Lisa Blanc
on July 17, 2013
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Australian Communications and Media Authority virus is a computer infection else known as AFP Crime Commission virus. It is classified as ransomware application, because it literally holds your PC hostage by not allowing you to access your desktop. According to Australian Communications and Media Authority virus your computer is blocked because of certain crimes you have committed, but that is a very far-fetched excuse. The infection is simply targeting your money, and tries to threaten you into spending them away. It is necessary to remove Australian Communications and Media Authority virus from your computer along with the rest of the malware that is most probably present in your system. Read more »
AFP Crime Commission virus
Posted by Max Lehmann
on July 17, 2013
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AFP Crime Commission virus is a dangerous computer infection which falls into the category of ransomware. The infection is a Trojan infection which accesses the system through the vulnerabilities of the system, which implies that your system has always to be up-to-date, not to mention the fact that a reputable spyware removal is highly necessary, too. AFP Crime Commission virus, like its variants such as Metropolitan British Police Virus, Agence nationale de la sécurité des systèmes d'information virus, displays a notification which contains accusations of being involved in illegal activities. As the warning is generated by the computer infection, all that you have to do is ignore the contents of the warning and remove the infection from the PC. Read more »
websearch.greatresults.info
Posted by Lisa Blanc
on July 17, 2013
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websearch.greatresults.info may look like a genuine search engine, but if your home page is changed to this website, you need to scan your PC with SpyHunter free scanner and check whether you have any potentially unwanted programs installed. websearch.greatresults.info is a browser hijacker that modifies your browser settings by change your default home page and search engine. This way your search sessions can be redirected to corrupted websites where you would exposed to other malware infections. Do remove websearch.greatresults.info from your computer right now and make sure that you terminate all the other potentially dangerous applications within your system as well. Read more »
Metropolitan British Police Virus
Posted by Lisa Blanc
on July 16, 2013
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Metropolitan British Police Virus is a computer infection that does not allow you to operate your computer, because it blocks desktop access. The infection makes it seem as though your computer has been locked by Cheshire Constabulary, but the British police has nothing to do with this computer threat. Users are encouraged to remove Metropolitan British Police Virus as soon as possible, because the only reason this program is present in your system is money. Metropolitan British Police Virus holds your computer hostage in hopes that you will pay the ransom without any second thoughts. Read more »
Agence nationale de la sécurité des systèmes d'information virus
Posted by Max Lehmann
on July 16, 2013
3 comments
Agence nationale de la sécurité des systèmes d'information virus is a computer threat that pretends it is a direct representative of the National Agency of the Information System Security. The ransomware infection targets users in France. It locks down their computers and displays a fake notification, claiming that the users have been involved in illegal cyber activity and so they have to pay a specified fine. You should not feel intimidated by the ransomware infection. Restore your desktop access and remove Agence nationale de la sécurité des systèmes d'information virus from your PC, because the program will not disappear anywhere if you let it be. Read more »
