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RegTOOL

RegTOOL

RegTOOL is a fake tool being advertised as capable of cleaning the registry and optimizing the system’s performance. In fact, the rogue application is distributed by Trojan infections, and its only purpose is to deceive a computer user into acquiring the fake licensed version. RegTOOL is known as a clone of ErrorEasy, ErrorRepair Tool and RegFix. Read more »

Packed.Execryptor

Packed.Execryptor is a malicious infection that schemers can use to drop malware onto your operating Windows system. The clandestine infection uses highly surreptitious propagation channels and many infected computer’s owners do not discover the vicious application until it is too late. Detecting the program after it has been activated is extremely difficult; however, you are likely to notice that your PC is operating irregularly with this application running. Read more »

Spigot Search

Not all computer programs and browser extensions are beneficial and useful as we would like them to be. Spigot Search is a highly questionable and suspicious computer infection which enters the computer through security gaps of Spigot, Dealio or Koyote Soft toolbars. The applications can be downloaded from official web sources; however, it is also possible to have the application installed without your knowledge. If you tend to download free products regularly, you probably rush through the installation processes without noticing attached products. Read more »

ANTIGEN Trojan Virus

ANTIGEN is a Trojan horse, which is identified by other anti-virus tools as, for example, PWSteal.Antigen and Trojan.PSW.Antigen.c. The Trojan must be removed from the system, because it can collect your passwords so that cyber schemers can access the system afterwards in order to perform illegal actions. As this is a clear violation of your privacy, you should immediately remove ANTIGEN Trojan Virus to prevent the invasion of remote attackers to the system. To do so, install SpyHunter, which will remove the virus easily. Read more »

Trojan.Agent.kro

Most Windows users discover Trojan.Agent.kro running on their computer when it is too late and their computers are either corrupted with secondary infections or their virtual privacy is breached. Schemers do not need authorization to slither in the Trojan into your PC. However, you can prevent this if you install security tools that would delete Trojan.Agent.kro or make it impossible for virtual crooks to utilize various security gaps that can be used to propagate malicious programs. Read more »

Trojan.Reveton.F

Trojan.Reveton.F is a Trojan which is notorious for the spread of ransomware infections. The Trojans can get in the system via drive-by downloads, when visiting compromised websites, etc. Once the infection modifies the Registry, corrupts processes, changes security settings and disables the access to the system, it displays a bogus announcement message stating that the computer has been locked by some law enforcement agency which has inspected your PC. Read more »

SweetIM Search

SweetIM, also known as Sweet IM or Search SweetIM, is a browser hijacker that is camouflaged as an upgrade application for Windows Live Messenger, Yahoo, AIM and ICQ Instant Messenger. The program is promoted as a highly beneficial product that offers emoticons, smileys, animations, videos and other seemingly legitimate services. Read more »

Computer Locked - Police Virus

Computer Locked - Police Virus

Computer Locked - Police Virus is a generic term for ransomware infections that lock down users' computers and then demand a ransom fee. It takes around 3 seconds for the Computer Locked - Police Virus to block your desktop and then present you with a fake security notification. The message that you see on your screen usually claims that you have committed crimes by infringing copyright laws, downloading and storing child pornography and, for example, promoting terrorism. Read more »

Searchcore.net Redirect

Searchcore.net Redirect

Searchcore.net Redirect is a computer threat which you should avoid using, because of its ability to change your search results into unwanted websites. The unwanted program is also referred to as a browser hijacker, because of its ability to manipulate browsing sessions. In order to avoid those manipulations and ensure that this will not happen in the future, it is crucial to remove the threat and install a professional anti-spyware tool which can fully delete computer infections of different risk levels. Read more »

DealCabby

DealCabby is a browser plug-in which many users find annoying due to its characteristics. This browser extension may be installed along with freeware or by the user after downloading it from DealCabby.com. More specifically, DealCabby also refers to a toolbar which appears on the right hand corner of your browsers. As soon as the plug-in is installed, pop-up message and redirects are generated. Do you want to eliminate all of this? Read more »