Monthly Archives: September 2013 - Page 2

Adware:Win32/Vonteera

Adware:Win32/Vonteera is a computer application which is installed as a browser  helper object and which embeds various advertisements onto the websites which are not likely to contain third-party advertisements. Adware:Win32/Vonteera works on Internet Explorer, where you can find it as a browser add-on, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox.  On the browsers, it is labeled as Vonteera Class, and it is advisable that you remove it from the browsers as soon as you can. The removal of Adware:Win32/Vonteera is not a complex procedure because the application can be installed using the Programs and Features section in Control Panel; however, the system still needs to be scanned after the removal of the adware program. Read more »

SearchFlyBar2 Toolbar

SearchFlyBar2 Toolbar

SearchFlyBar2 Toolbar is a browser add-on which can change the settings of your browsers. The home page and search engine of Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox can be changed to search.conduit.com if you do not uncheck a box on the first window of the installer of the toolbar. The browser extension features buttons that enables the user to perform various actions; however, it is advisable to remove SearchFlyBar2 Toolbar because of the changes that are made on the browsers. If you do not want to be provided with traditional display advertisements and sponsored links inserted among the search engine results, remove SearchFlyBar2 Toolbar right now. Read more »

webconnect.co

webconnect.co

If you visit webconnect.co you are introduced to one single slogan – ‘Get tasks done faster with WebConnect!’ This statement is highly vague and you may have no idea what information you will find after clicking on the displayed Start Now button. If you do click on the button, you are routed to the installation page of a suspicious browser plugin available for popular web browsers. The application is treated as an extension on Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox; however, it is listed as a browser helper object on Internet Explorer. Overall, these plugins have been developed to act in the exact same manner on all browsers. Just like the name indicates – the extension/BHO connects to the web while you are surfing so that information about your virtual activity could be recorded. Please continue reading to learn more about the application and how to delete webconnect.co related plugin. Read more »

Allin1Convert Toolbar

Allin1Convert Toolbar

Allin1Convert Toolbar is a browser extension that is said to improve your overall browsing experience by providing your web browser with additional functions. This toolbar has a custom search box, at least two conversion shortcuts, online translator and Facebook shortcuts, and so on. It cannot be considered a computer infection, because Allin1Convert Toolbar does not enter your system surreptitiously, but keeping in mind the fact that it is often considered a potentially unwanted program, you are strongly suggested to remove Allin1Convert Toolbar from your computer in order to avoid possible security issues. Read more »

Rolimno

Rolimno is a browser plugin which you should remove from the browsers right away if you do not want to be exposed to various online coupons and saving deals. Even though initially the services provided by the application may seem beneficial, soon enough you will realize that they are not as wonderful as they have been made to appear. How does the plugin work? It manifests through pop-up boxes which provide allegedly reliable online coupons and deals. It is stated that using the presented coupons you can save a lot of money. Is this the reality? According to Anti-Spyware-101.com researchers, some of the displayed saving deals are reliable; however, in other cases they could lead to virtual security breaches. Please continue reading to learn more about Rolimno removal. Read more »

Ihavenet.com

Ihavenet.com

Ihavenet.com is a website to which you will be redirected if the computer becomes infected with a malicious application. Usually, such redirect threats are caused by computer worms, which access the system without the user’s knowledge and hide themselves within the system, or by TDL3 rootkit, which downloads new malware and blocks some executable files. Ihavenet.com may be opened any time while using a search engine or browsing some websites and this is caused by a randomly named file located in the Windows folder in disk C. Ihavenet.com interrupts into browsing sessions if the computer is already infected with some malware which has made the computer one of the machines of some botnet. In order to stop Ihavenet.com from being provided as a further web page or search result, you should implement a spyware removal tool. Read more »

WajamUpdater.exe

WajamUpdater.exe is an auto-update file which belongs to the infamous Wajam plugin. Are you familiar with this browser plugin? Available from wajam.com the program acts as a social search engine, which accumulates information from the social networking sites that your friends are registered with. In order to discover this information your friends must utilize Wajam as well. All in all, the plugin is highly controversial and many Windows security experts state that this application is malicious. Some even indicate that the application breaches virtual security protocols and endangers the safety of its users. This is why many computer users wish to delete Wajam. Needless to say, this involves WajamUpdater.exe removal as well. Read more »

Worm:Win32/Vobfus.MD

Worm:Win32/Vobfus.MD does not announce its own infiltration. In fact, this application is tremendously secretive and is quite difficult to detect, especially if you are not experienced with Windows security and malware removal. Needless to say, the infection cannot circumvent the safeguards of a reliable, up-to-date malware detection and removal tool. Without a doubt, if the worm has corrupted the operating Windows system – the security of your personal computer is not reliable and you need to replace existing software with more effective security tools. Unfortunately, discovering the infection within the computer is quite difficult. Continue reading to learn how to detect and delete Worm:Win32/Vobfus.MD. Read more »

FTDownloader

FTDownloader

FTDownloader is a legitimate tool that allows you to manage your downloads, pausing them and resuming them whenever you see fit. It seems to be a useful and absolutely harmless application, but due to its nature it may be exploited by potentially unwanted programs. If you do not remember having installed FTDownloader on your computer, but it is still there, and you are continuously assaulted by various ads and offers, then it is very likely that the application came bundled with freeware. In such a case, you are strongly advised to remove FTDownloader from your system along with other potentially dangerous applications. Read more »

Facebook Automatic Wall Post Virus

Facebook Automatic Wall Post Virus

Facebook Automatic Wall Post Virus is a scam that spreads via Facebook. So far, several infections that are aimed at penetrating onto the users’ Facebook accounts have been detected, and most of them spread with the help of the very user. He or she finds a link shared on the timeline and if the link is clicked on, a new Facebook account is infected. Facebook Automatic Wall Post Virus may be used for various purposes. Schemers may use the infected account for spreading new malicious links or penetrating into the operating system. One of the threats that can easily get access to your Facebook profile is Facebook Change Color Virus, which automatically displays links on your Facebook wall and can access the contact list and other personal information. Read more »