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start.iminent.com

Posted by on November 19, 2013 No comments
start.iminent.com

You may find that start.iminent.com has replaced your regular start page and default search provider. In case you have agreed with the changes you may think that this search engine is reliable and possibly even beneficial. According to Anti-Spyware-101.com researchers, it is important to stay cautious about this search tool, especially if it has hijacked your browsers illegally. Even though in most cases browser settings modifications are presented in one way or another, there is a possibility that the seemingly regular search engine has been activated as a browser hijacker. Whether you have downloaded the suspicious search tools yourself or they have been infiltrated without your knowledge, we recommend that you delete start.iminent.com from the system. Continue reading to learn how to perform this task. Read more »

Trojan.Injector

Posted by on November 18, 2013 No comments

There is a family of malicious computer infections which are responsible for infiltrating malware, and it goes by the name Trojan.Injector. There are numerous versions of this malicious Trojan and if you do not delete it from the operating Windows system right away, there is a possibility that various keyloggers, worms and fake security tools will start corrupting the PC without your notice. Needless to say, various unauthorized applications can make a lot of damage and, unfortunately, most of this damage could affect your own virtual security. Anti-Spyware-101.com researchers have analyzed the group of infections and figured out a way for you to delete Trojan.Injector from the operating Windows system. Please continue reading to learn more about this operation. Read more »

Gendarmerie Nationale Mac OS X Virus

Posted by on November 18, 2013 No comments

Gendarmerie Nationale Mac OS X Virus is an online scam aimed at deceiving Apple users. For years, Windows operating systems have been the major target of the creators of ransomware, but now those user who have Mac OS X are on target. Gendarmerie Nationale Mac Os X Virus is a deceitful browser warning which appears on Safari while browsing insecure websites. Usually, when a Windows user finds a full-screen warning that demands money, it means that the computers has been infected with a dangerous Trojan horse, which encrypts files and does not allow the user to access the system. In the present case, the system is not affected by Gendarmerie Nationale Mac Os X Virus, but it does not mean that it cannot be tampered with in the near future. Read more »

FINE HAS BEEN PAID FBI Virus

Posted by on November 18, 2013 No comments

In case you have discovered FINE HAS BEEN PAID FBI Virus notification blocking access to the desktop – your operating Windows system has been targeted by truly devious, mischievous schemers. If you have been greeted by the misleading screen-size warning it is most likely that you have already paid a fine for some allegedly performed cyber crimes. Central Security Service Virus, National Security Agency Virus and Your browser has been locked Virus are only few of the many ransomware threats which use the FBI credentials to confuse Windows users. The goal behind these infections is to trick you into thinking that law enforcement organizations have caught you performing illicit activity. If you take the bait and pay the requested fine it does not mean that your personal computer will be unlocked. In fact, there is a great chance that you will be presented with a new ransomware. Without a doubt, FINE HAS BEEN PAID FBI Virus removal is something that you need to perform as soon as possible. Read more »

Searchpage.com

Posted by on November 15, 2013 No comments
Searchpage.com

Have you noticed that your homepage has been changed and your search engine is completely different than it was before? If yes, it is possible that the searchpage.com was installed into your computer. Searchpage.com is categorized as a potential threat because it makes changes to your computer without your knowledge and permission. It is known that this browser hijacker might hijack those who use Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox. Besides it might lead you to infected websites where your system’s security might be exposed, which is why you need to remove searchpage.com. Read more »

Buzzsearch Deals

Posted by on November 15, 2013 No comments

Buzzsearch Deals is a potentially unwanted program that is classified as adware. This application should be available for download at its official website, but that is not the case at the time of writing. Therefore, Buzzsearch Deals is immediately suspicious. According to security experts, this adware application displays coupon deals and pop-up advertisements. It is definitely annoying and in the long run it might result in malware infection. Hence, it is for the best to remove Buzzsearch Deals from your computer right now. You should also terminate other potentially unwanted apps that came arrived together with Buzzsearch Deals. Read more »

Fake Google Chrome Update

Posted by on November 14, 2013 No comments
Fake Google Chrome Update

Fake Google Chrome Update is a vicious online scam which can be used to expose the security cracks of your operating system and infiltrate all sorts of malicious computer applications. The clandestine threat is initiated once you land on a corrupted page which belongs to the nv83.info domain. You may visit the page accidentally after clicking on a corrupted link. Anti-Spyware-101.com researchers warn that you need to be extra cautious about any attachments and links presented through social networking sites, spam email, or IM. One click could be enough to route you to a completely unfamiliar website claiming that you need to update your Google Chrome browser. Do you know what to do to remove Fake Google Chrome Update related threats? Continue reading to find out. Read more »

Surf And Keep extension

Posted by on November 14, 2013 2 comments
Surf And Keep extension

Surf And Keep extension is a highly suspicious browser plugin and if it has been installed onto your PC without your knowledge you should immediately scan the system for other unreliable software. As research shows, the program can be installed in several different ways. Officially the plugin is available from surfandkeep.info, and here the add-on is presented as a tool which can help you save money and time when shopping online. This version of the plugin has been developed by Web Pick Internet Holdings Ltd, and once installed it is meant to present you with online coupon pop-ups. Note that you need to be extra cautious about any offers and advertisements because some of them could route you to highly unreliable sites. Anti-Spyware-101.com researchers recommend that you delete Surf And Keep extension, especially if it has been dropped onto the computer illegally. Read more »

OLyrics

Posted by on November 14, 2013 No comments
OLyrics

OLyrics is often treated as an adware, or advertisement-supported software, because the application has been discovered to enable pop-up adverts. Available from olyrics.co the plugin does not seem unreliable or dangerous, especially because it is stated that the program provides authentic services. Anti-Spyware-101.com researchers have discovered that the add-on definitely does help you find lyrics to some of the songs you listen to on YouTube, just as it is promised. Then why do so many Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox and Internet Explorer browsers wish to delete OLyrics from the computer? Please continue reading the report to learn why the removal of this application may be exactly what you need to perform as soon as possible. Read more »

Trojan.win32.agent

Posted by on November 14, 2013 No comments

Trojan.win32.agent is a Trojan infection that is closely related to Personal Anti-Virus fake antivirus product. It means that if your computer security tool has detected Trojan.win32.agent on your PC, then it is very likely that you are infected with Personal Anti-Virus as well. This fake antivirus program enters your system in order to create havoc and convince you that you are seriously infected with malware and therefore you simply must invest in Personal Anti-Virus so that the program would protect your PC. Unfortunately, that is an absolute lie, and to ensure your PC’s safety you need to remove Trojan.win32.agent and Personal Anti-Virus immediately. Read more »