Heur.Worm.Generic is a widely spread Windows infection which may be represented in various different names because it almost categorizes worm infections altogether. Anti-Spyware-101.com researchers can use this name to indicate a number of malicious computer infections. All in all, the name of the threat does not matter, and all you have to care about is the way it controls your personal computer. All PC malware is supposed to take some sort of control over the computer, and so you should keep your Windows system guarded against schemers’ interference at all times. Needless to say, it is essential that you remove Heur.Worm.Generic from the computer. Our spyware researchers are fit to help you with any removal processes, and so you should continue reading the report and then post a comment if you have any further questions. Read more »
Monthly Archives: October 2013 - Page 11
Gzj.jsopen.net
Gzj.jsopen.net is an infamous advertisement platform which has been developed to generate pop-up advertisements. According to Anti-Spyware-101.com researchers, the website acts as an adware, also known as advertisement-supported software, because it can slither into the computer without your notice and initiate irritating pop-up ad attacks. As it has been discovered, this particular adware can flood your browsers with pop-up ads, coupons, prize-draws, virtual surveys, shopping deals and money-saving offers, all of which may appear in new tabs and windows as well. It is important that you think before you click on any of the displayed advertisements because careless actions can lead to virtual security breaches. Please continue reading to learn more about adware and Gzj.jsopen.net removal. Read more »
Savings Shield
Savings Shield is an adware application that is responsible for displaying a list of coupons and pop-up ads whenever you access a popular online store. It is supposed to improve your online shopping experience and help you save money on your purchases. Nevertheless, computer security experts warn that this program might as well be a potentially unwanted application that could expose your system to various security risks. It is important to remove Savings Shield immediately if you do not find the application useful, and then invest in a licensed antimalware tool that would protect your PC from other unwanted intruders. Read more »
Searchgol.com
Searchgol.com is a search engine which is promoted by various free applications. It may also be regarded as a browser hijacker because it can be set as your default search engine and home page after you install some free application. The changes can be made on Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox, and if you have just found Searchgol.com on your browser, we recommend that you do not wait and remove it from your browsing tools. Read more »
TBNotifier.exe
TBNotifier.exe is an executable file that belongs to Ask Toolbar. If you have this file running in your system, and you see it in the running processes list on Task Manager, it means that you have Ask Toolbar installed on your computer as well. Most of the time security experts classify TBNotifier.exe as a safe file, because Ask Toolbar is not a computer infection. Nevertheless, considering the fact that Ask Toolbar is often counted as a potentially unwanted program, it is probable that you might want to remove TBNotifier.exe from your computer as well. It is possible to remove the file by uninstalling the toolbar, so do refer to the instructions below this article on Ask Toolbar Removal. Read more »
MyPCBackup
MyPCBackup is a well-know backup service for your personal Windows system, Mac OSX, Linux, iPhone, Android and Blackberry. The application is represented at mypcbackup.com, and in order to use the services supported by the program you need to sign-up as a registered user. As soon you as you perform this step you are routed to the page where you can download the program onto the computer. Why would you install it onto your personal computer? Most users wish to backup their photos, music files, videos and documents for free, and this is exactly what the program promises. Even though the application seems completely authentic, we recommend that you act cautious with it. Please continue reading the report to find more information about the application and the instructions which will help you delete MyPCBackup from the operating Windows system. Read more »
FBI Virus
If you have following the computer security news you probably know that FBI Virus has been one of the most prominent infections in 2012. Consequently, it does not seem to give up the position in 2013 as well. There is a great number of FBI Virus versions, all localized for a particular country and distributed by a number of Trojans, including Trojan.Urausy, Trojan.Reveton, Trojan.Revoyem and a list of others. FBI Virus in general is a ransomware program which locks down your computer, and then displays a fraudulent screen-sized notification which is supposed to convince the terrified computer user that he has been involved in criminal activity. Read more »
alg.exe
Originally, alg.exe is a legitimate Windows operating system file whose process is visible in the Windows Task Manager. The file is located in the System32 folder, and if you find this file in some other location, it implies that it is a dangerous file, which should be removed from the computer. The file alg.exe, also known as Application Layer Gateway Service, is one of the components of Internet Connection Sharing and Internet Connection Firewall. The file enables the computer user to connect to the Internet, so if you end the process, Internet connectivity will be lost until the next restart. If you were to check alg.exe in the Task Manager, next to the name of the process you would find that the file is used by the local service. If the user is different, it may indicate that alg.exe is used by some malware or spyware. Read more »
Qone8
Qone8 is a malicious browser hijacker which may affect Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome browsers. The clandestine infection not only manipulates your web browsers and initiates unauthorized modifications of the home page or search engine, as it also exposes the security gaps of your operating system. Therefore, in most cases the existence of the browser hijacker indicates the existence of various other undesirable computer programs. It is extremely dangerous to have the browser hijacker and other undesirable computer programs running on the PC, and so Anti-Spyware-101.com researchers strongly recommend that you immediately perform the necessary removal procedures. Are you familiar with the tasks you need to perform in order to have Qone8 deleted? Please continue reading to find out all you need to know about the process. Read more »
Adware:Win32/SaveShare
Adware:Win32/SaveShare is a highly annoying adware program which can be installed without the user’s consent. The unwanted application generates advertisement that are not related to the websites the user is browsing, which means that Adware:Win32/SaveShare is not affiliated with, for example, the search engines in which SaveShare advertisements are presented. It is highly advisable to remove Adware:Win32/SaveShare from the computer as soon as you notice that some unwanted links or advertisements are inserted into the search engine result page. The unwanted application can be downloaded from unreliable websites, so if you want to be sure that you use reliable applications, provide the PC with professional security and always read the terms of use to learn the features Read more »
