Virus.Ramnit.I is a destructive computer infection which should be removed without delay, because in the hands of cyber criminals, it can cause a great amount of damage to the PC. The virus can spread through removable devices; it can infect computer files and open doors for remote attackers to manipulate the infected computer and collect sensitive information. Not every anti-virus program Read more »
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BearShare Mediabar
Posted by Lisa Blanc
on September 20, 2012
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You might be surprised to find out the malignant BearShare Mediabar attached to your Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox or Internet Explorer browsers, because this application can be installed alongside other bundled downloads. If you have recently initiated the installation of some software and quickly zoomed through the setup wizard, Read more »
Bundespolizei National Cyber Crimes Unit
Posted by Lisa Blanc
on September 20, 2012
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There is no end to Ukash Virus variants as every single major computer market seems to have a ransomware application each. Bundespolizei National Cyber Crimes Unit is another version of Ukash Virus for German speakers. The German version of Ukash Virus has quite a few interface versions itself. However, despite the variety of variants, the main idea behind the ransomware is clear: it wants your money. Read more »
Babylon Toolbar
Posted by Lisa Blanc
on September 19, 2012
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Babylon Toolbar is a browser add-on that is supposed to enhance the overall Internet browsing experience. It is usually installed by users, who download it from Cnet's Download.com website. It could also be downloaded from Babylon.com, which is the official website of this product. Babylon Toolbar is also commonly delivered by a list of other programs that share bundled software. Read more »
BUNDESPOLIZEI. Es ist die ungesetzliche tätigkeit enthüllt
Posted by Lisa Blanc
on September 19, 2012
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If you live in Germany or use a German proxy and get infected with Ukash Virus, chances are you will get the BUNDESPOLIZEI. Es ist die ungesetzliche tätigkeit enthüllt version. It doesn't take a genius mind to realize that this is a fake notification that hides behind the name of German Federal Police. Also, even if you don't understand German, you still get the main idea when you see the message plastered all over your screen: Read more »
PC Optimizer Pro
Posted by Lisa Blanc
on September 18, 2012
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PC Optimizer Pro is a fake system optimization tool. It is a rogue program that displays a list of fake notifications and errors. PC Optimizer tries to convince the infected user to buy the fake program, saying it can improve the overall system performance. PC Optimizer Pro also says that the errors can be taken care of, only if the user acquires the full version of the program. Read more »
About Blank
Posted by Lisa Blanc
on September 18, 2012
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If your home page has suddenly been changed and now all you face is “About Blank”, there is no doubt that your computer has been infected with a vicious hijacker which is very well know for its abilities to regenerate upon the removal. Once of the reasons why it could be extremely difficult to delete About Blank hijacker is its close connections to Trojans, worms or other infections which are likely to be the reason behind the infection’s existence. Read more »
Polizia Postale e Delle Virus
Posted by Lisa Blanc
on September 17, 2012
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Polizia postale e delle virus is a computer ransomware. It is created by the same people who have spawned FBI Moneypak, Interpol Departament of Cybercrime virus, Gerdarmerie Nationale Virus and other similar computer threats under the Ukash name. These ransomware applications are highly localized as it can be seen from Polizia postale e delle virus. This infection is marketed for Italian speaker users. The message this threat displays covers the entire screen and does not allow the user to access any of his programs. Read more »
Interpol Departament of Cybercrime Virus
Posted by Lisa Blanc
on September 17, 2012
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Cyber criminals have set out to fool thousands of computer users with their newest latent ransomware Interpol Departament of Cybercrime virus which works in the same manner as Gendarmerie Nationale Virus, International Police Association (IAC) virus and a great number of other Paysafecard viruses. This time schemers are spreading out wider than usual as their devious virus is no longer targeted at a specific country and aims to tick communities all over the world. Read more »
Trojan.Nitol.A
Posted by Lisa Blanc
on September 14, 2012
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It is really difficult to fight an infection you cannot see. Trojan.Nitol.A is good at hiding itself and inflicting damage on the target system. This Trojan does not differ much from other Trojan infections, making it a rather generic threat. However, that does not mean you should not take Trojan.Nitol.A seriously. In fact, you should perform system scan periodically to make sure you remove Trojan.Nitol.A in the early stages of the infection. Read more »
