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setup.exe

Have you discovered a setup.exe component within your operating Windows system which is not digitally signed? Then it is most likely that this file is malicious and that a dangerous computer infection has been infiltrated without any of your knowledge. Even though the name of the file suggests that it is an authentic Windows component, Anti-Spyware-101.com researchers have discovered that schemers may use the name to conceal the presence of truly malicious processes. Without a doubt, it is recommended that you remove the malicious file from the computer. Note that it may be insufficient to have setup.exe deleted to have Windows infections removed as other malicious files are likely to be running simultaneously. Please continue reading to learn more about the malicious executable and spyware removal. Read more »

TrojanDownloader:MSIL/Demibot.A

TrojanDownloader:MSIL/Demibot.A  is a computer threat that should never access your PC as it can download new computer infections, which can severely damage the performance of the machine. The threat, which can also be referred to as a Trojan horse, gets to a computer without the user’s consent. It can even be installed as some important system file or driver. If you do not have a reliable spyware prevention program, TrojanDownloader:MSIL/Demibot.A can easily alter the settings of the system without your consent. However, if your anti-virus tool has already detected this threat but is incapable of removing it, use SpyHunter as this real-time spyware removal can immediately detect and remove TrojanDownloader:MSIL/Demibot.A from the PC. Read more »

TV Genie

TV Genie is a browser extension which is meant to enhance your online video viewing experience. The plugin has been developed by Western Web Applications, and you can install it onto Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome browsers. The application is not considered malicious, and having it removed solely depends on your wishes. Of course, if you do not want to have your browsers flooded with advertisements related to the extension, you definitely should remove TV Genie from the computer. The removal of the program is not complicated at all, and if you continue reading, you will discover the steps you need to perform in order to get rid of it. Read more »

Deal Fairy

Deal Fairy

Deal Fairy is an adware program that displays pop ups on Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome browsers. This application is supposed to help you save money on your purchases online. This adware application supports all the main online shopping malls, including eBay, Walmart, Amazon and many others. Deal Fairy will provide you with coupons, discount lists and even advertisements that pop up above underline keyword within a web text. Apart from being annoying, these pop-ups can also be related to malware distribution and that is why you are strongly advised to remove Deal Fairy from your computer. Read more »

Trojan.0access

Trojan.0access is a Trojan infection that has first been discovered in July 2011. It infects all the major versions of the Windows operating system, and it can remain undetected for a lengthy period of time, because Trojan.0access makes use of a rootkit to hide itself. Thus it is important that you perform regular system scans in order to determine the infection, before Trojan.0access manages to cause any serious damage. Make sure that you remove Trojan.0access once the infection is detected, and protect your system from similar intruders by investing in a powerful antimalware tool. Read more »

Safe Monitor

According to WebAppTech Coding LLC, Safe Monitor is a browser plugin that allows you to monitor your browser and check whether you are being tracked. This browser add-on is compatible with Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome browsers. Based on the information available at the official website, Safe Monitor has over 100,000 users worldwide and the extension is certified safe by Norton Antivirus. However, if you take a closer look at the Norton logo display at Safe Monitor’s website, you will notice that it does not look proper. In reality, the security certificate is fake which casts a thick shadow of doubt upon the application. Therefore, security experts suggest removing Safe Monitor from your computer before it causes any serious security threats. Read more »

Trojan-Spy.Win32.Zbot.jqye

Trojan-Spy.Win32.Zbot.jqye is one of the many versions of the notorious Zeus Trojan that has been infecting computer users worldwide since January 2010. Just like other version of Zeus Trojan, Trojan-Spy.Win32.Zbot.jqye enters system surreptitiously and then tries to steal sensitive information consequently damaging your system. Due to its elusive nature it may be hard to determine that you are infected with Trojan-Spy.Win32.Zbot.jqye. Hence, it is important that you perform regular system scans with a reliable antimalware scanner. This way you will be able to detect the infection before it managed to steal any of your data, and you will remove Trojan-Spy.Win32.Zbot.jqye on time. Read more »

mystart.incredibar.com

mystart.incredibar.com

mystart.incredibar.com is a website that gets set as your default search engine when you install MyStart Incredibar on your computer. It may seem as though your browser gets hijacked by mystart.incredibar.com without your permission, but MyStart Incredibar is a browser extension that does not enter your system surreptitiously. Hence, mystart.incredibar.com is not a malicious website that tries to steal your information or money. However, users are strongly recommended to remove mystart.incredibar.com from their computers, because this is a potentially unwanted application that could be indirectly responsible for various malicious applications entering your PC. Read more »

Adserverplus

Adserverplus is a virtual advertising platform which may also be recognized as Ad.Adserverplus or Adserverplus virus. According to Anti-Spyware-101.com malware researchers, the tool does not have a good reputation because it may be employed to distribute adware on Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox and Internet Explorer browsers. What is more, it has been discovered that the site may be related to a malicious redirect virus which asks for no authorization to interrupt your surfing sessions with random reroutes to suspicious websites. Needless to say, these third-party sources are related to promotional content, and you should not trust them. Overall, it is strongly recommended that you remove Adserverplus related spyware from the operating Windows system and browsers without further delay. Read more »

Searchnu.com

Searchnu.com

If the home page of your browsers is changed to searchnu.com, you may think that your computer has been infected with a browser hijacker. The truth is that you must have installed some application that promotes searchnu.com, which is why whenever you try to use a browser, you have no choice but to use searchnu.com.  It is known that the search engine in question is promoted by Bullvid, which is a potentially unwanted application that can be downloaded from various sources. We recommend that you remove searchnu.com from the computer in order not to put your privacy and computer in danger. Read more »