DLL (Dynamic Link Library) is a file that contains codes and other data to carry out particular functions that are demanded by different programs at the same time. In such case, it is not necessary to build all necessary files into a program, because all relevant processes are carried out by one specific DLL file. One more advantage of DLL files is that they do not occupy RAM (random access memory), which is used to store the main programs. Read more »
Monthly Archives: November 2012 - Page 5
Poliisi Virus
Posted by Lisa Blanc
on November 16, 2012
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Seeing the International Police Association emblem and the Finish flag on a computer screen may get the attention of any Windows user living in Finland. However, Poliisi virus has proven that trusting the information provided under these credentials can be extremely dangerous. There are plenty of infections like the Association Canadienne des Policiers virus or the Strathclyde Police Virus that have helped our Anti-Spyware-101.com team to research ransomware infections and report them timely. Right now, your main concern should be the Poliisi virus removal, Read more »
Guardia Di Finanza Virus
Posted by Lisa Blanc
on November 16, 2012
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Guardia Di Finanza virus is a highly dangerous and annoying computer infection which can easily infect your computer if it does not have any security tool installed. Even if one is present, it should be powerful enough to fight this ransomware infection off. Remove this infection from the system with the help of a reliable spyware removal tool such as SpyHunter; Read more »
Infomash
Posted by Lisa Blanc
on November 16, 2012
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Infomash virus is a browser hijacker that affects your DNS settings and then moderates the way you browse the Internet. Officially it comes from infomash.com - a website that supposedly offers information on almost anything a user wants to know. Nevertheless, a lot of users complained being redirected to infomash.com by force, and they could not remove Infomash when they tried. It happened, because most of the security programs did not detect any viruses as Infomash officially is not a malicious application. Read more »
Facemoods
Posted by Max Lehmann
on November 16, 2012
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Facemoods toolbar is a browser extension that allows users to instantly add emoticons to their email messages or Facebook chats. Officially it is a useful program that enhances user's social activities on the Internet. However, there is a catch to it. Facemoods toolbar also functions as a browser hijacker and can be exceptionally annoying to some users. Although it is not a highly malicious program in the literal sense of the word, Read more »
Association Canadienne des Policiers virus
Posted by Lisa Blanc
on November 15, 2012
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The Association Canadienne des Policiers virus is a new addition to the long list of infections that use the same attack techniques as PCeU virus, GVU virus and tens of other ransomware programs all over the world. Even though the virus in discussion is a threat to Canadian Windows users only, there are tens of others that could channel highly illegal activity. Some of the most recent programs Windows users all over the world should look out for are Strathclyde Police Virus, La policia ESPAÑOLA virus, Atenção! Seu computador e bloqueado! and Polizei österreich Virus. Read more »
Strathclyde Police Virus
Posted by Max Lehmann
on November 15, 2012
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Strathclyde Police Virus is an operating Windows system infection that follows the lead of recently discovered ransomware Atenção! Seu computador e bloqueado! or Latvijas Policijas Virus. All of these infections, despite being represented differently and managed by different cyber criminals, are categorized as Ukash or Paysafecard viruses. Read more »
La policia ESPAÑOLA virus
Posted by Lisa Blanc
on November 15, 2012
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La policia ESPAÑOLA virus is a new version of ransomware infection that infects users in Spain. It blocks the user from his desktop with a message from (supposedly) Spanish police office that says the user has committed illegal acts. However, La policia ESPAÑOLA virus is program that aims for your money and it has nothing to do with law enforcement agencies. It might seem that there is no other way to remove the notification from your screen but to pay the 100 euro fee. Read more »
FBI Online Agent has Blocked your computer for security reason
Posted by Lisa Blanc
on November 15, 2012
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Ransomware infection strikes again. This time it is called FBI Online Agent has Blocked your computer for security reason and it enters your computer to steal your money. This computer threat presents itself as a legitimate message from FBI and the user is supposed to get scared that he is about to face serious charges for violating federal laws. FBI Online Agent has Blocked your computer for security reason displays a notification across the user's screen that blocks the user from accessing his desktop and intimidates him/her. Read more »
Malware Blocks Spyhunter
Posted by Lisa Blanc
on November 14, 2012
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What to do if you cannot download SpyHunter and access the Internet?
In case you have run into difficulties downloading SpyHunter, malicious programs are disrupting the installation procedures or the ‘Open With’ dialog box keeps reappearing, please use the information provided below to resolve any issues. Read more »
