Mirar is also known as Adware:Win32/Mirar and, as the name suggests, it acts as an adware program which may attack your personal computer with an avalanche of different online advertisements. As research shows, the application affects Windows systems and may run on the Startup, so that as soon as you turn on the computer it could initiate various processes. The suspicious application is categorized as a browser helper object (BHO) which affects the Internet Explorer browser, and you may face it in a form of the Mirar Toolbar. Anti-Spyware-101.com researchers rush you to remove Mirar from the computer as soon as possible. To discover what removal strategies you should employ – continue reading. Read more »
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Adware:MSIL/SanctionedMedia
Posted by Lisa Blanc
on May 3, 2013
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Even though the malicious Adware:MSIL/SanctionedMedia may be dropped onto your computer without any of your knowledge after you install bundled downloads, open spam email attachments or perform other virtualy dangerous actions, you will discover its presence soon enough. The main symptom you need to look out for is the onslaught of various pop-up advertisements, offers and deals. No matter how attractive they look you should not click on them at any point. If you do not follow this advice, it is possible that you will waste your money on bogus services or download malware camouflaged as beneficial computer products. If you do not want to become a victim of cyber criminals – delete Adware:MSIL/SanctionedMedia without further delay. Read more »
SpeedMaxPc
Posted by Lisa Blanc
on May 3, 2013
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Anti-Spyware-101.com spyware researchers recommend that you remove SpeedMaxPc if you have downloaded this application onto your operating Windows system. The program is useless and cannot fulfill the promises it has given regarding your system’s security or optimization. Even though at times the program could be dropped onto the computer without your knowledge, in which case you should delete it right away, it is more likely that you have acquired it from speedmaxpc.com. Read more »
Click.Livesearchnow.com
Posted by Lisa Blanc
on May 3, 2013
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Click.Livesearchnow.com is a browser hijacker that redirects your searches to its own websites and then instantly redirects you back to the original page. With this browser hijacker on your computer, you will notice an increasing amount of commercial advertisements popping up on your computer screen, whenever you are online. Although Click.Livesearchnow.com can redirect you towards original sites as well, it is very common for this hijacker to send you over to affiliated and sponsored pages that may pose various security risks. Thus, it is in your best interest to remove Click.Livesearchnow.com from your PC. Read more »
Freecorder Toolbar
Posted by Lisa Blanc
on May 2, 2013
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Freecorder Toolbar is a browser plugin that allows users to record online audio and video stream, and then save it on their computers. There is Freecorder 3 application, but keep it in mind that Freecorder Toolbar installs SEPARATELY from the program itself, because it is developed by Conduit Ltd, and works mostly like a part of the Conduit Community Toolbar family. Apart from Freecorder Toolbar, there is also Appbario Toolbar, YA Search Toolbar, Eazel Toolbar and many other browser plugins that are developed and released by the same company. This toolbar is not a computer virus, but it is highly recommended to remove Freecorder Toolbar from your PC, to avoid any possible security threats. Read more »
Warning! Your Computer has been locked and all your data were encrypted!
Posted by Lisa Blanc
on April 30, 2013
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Warning! Your Computer has been locked and all your data were encrypted! is an intimidating alert which is presented at the top of a deceitful screen-locking notification initiated by the malicious Devdar trojan. As you can tell from the interface of the fictitious alert, it is targeted at those Windows users who live in the U.S. Do not let the presented flag or the credentials of FBI Cybercrime Division and International Cyber Security Protection Alliance scare you. Read more »
Joint Chiefs of Staff Virus
Posted by Lisa Blanc
on April 30, 2013
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It is definitely disturbing when you open your computer and instead of your desktop you are greeted with a message that reads "The work of your computer has been suspended on the grounds of the violation of the law of the United States of America". This is how Joint Chiefs of Staff Virus manifests its presence. It is a ransomware infection that can be distributed in various ways, although the most common one is a bundled infection together with Urausy Trojan. Once Joint Chiefs of Staff Virus gets into your system, it blocks your desktop access by displaying a fake notification. The notification claims that you need to pay a particular release in order to avoid legal prosecution. You will only get rid of the message if you remove Joint Chiefs of Staff Virus from your PC for good. Read more »
FBI Cybercrime Division
Posted by Lisa Blanc
on April 29, 2013
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FBI Cybercrime Division is a ransomware infection target at computers running Windows operating system. It can be detected on computers in the U.K, the U.S., France, Finland and so one. The reason why this threat is labeled as ransomware is the way the threat affects the PC. Like other threats categorized under ransomware, FBI Cybercrime Division disables the access to the system by altering the Registry and creating new files and processes. Moreover, in order to make the users of the victimized computers pay money voluntarily, the threat displays a fraudulent notification. The warning which is supposedly sent from FBI Cybercrime Division is not the first instances known to malware researchers. Another version containing the credentials of the institution is known as being spread by the Trojan Reveton. In either case, the removal of the threat is a must. Read more »
sirefef.gen!c
Posted by Lisa Blanc
on April 26, 2013
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sirefef.gen!c is a generic detection that indicates the presence of Win32/Sirefef family of malware on your computer. sirefef.gen!c may be detected as a virus or a Trojan dropper, but the fact is that if there is at least one component of the Win32/Sirefef family detected on your PC, there is an extremely high probability that you are infected with other malicious pieces of software from the same group as well. Therefore, you are highly recommended to run a full system scan with SpyHunter free scanner, to check whether your computer is infected or not. If so, you need to remove sirefef.gen!c and all the related infections immediately. Read more »
Babylon Search
Posted by Lisa Blanc
on April 26, 2013
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Babylon Search is a search engine that is part of the Babylon browser plugins, add-ons and other application developed by Babylon. Babylon mainly focuses on providing online translation function, and the Babylon dictionary can be downloaded at babylon.com. Along with the dictionary you can choose whether you want to install Babylon Toolbar and change your home page to Babylon Search (isearch.babylon.com). However, the problem is that Babylon Search often comes with commercial advertisements that may be and even expose you to malware infections. Thus, it is highly recommended to remove Babylon Search from your system. Read more »
