PUP.Desk 365 is an adware program classified as potential unwanted application. It is developed by 337 Technology Limited and this program is said to help you arrange your desktop icons and provide instant access to a number of applications you have installed on your computer. The malware scan results for PUP.Desk 365 files (desk365.exe and deskSvc.exe) do not identify the program as malware. Therefore, PUP.Desk 365 itself does not pose any security risks to your computer. Nevertheless, the problems come with other applications that arrive at your system together with PUP.Desk 365. Read more »
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PC Speed Maximizer
Posted by Max Lehmann
on May 20, 2013
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PC Speed Maximizer is a scareware application which can be installed on your PC without your consent or alongside some other free applications. The application has its official website pcspeedmaximizer.com where all the features of the tool are presented. However, the presentation of PC Speed Maximizer is misleading as it is not capable of all the functions presented. Our Anti-Spyware-101.com recommends that you remove the application as it presents non-accurate information about the performance of the system and pushes the user to buy the full version of the program. Read more »
google-earth.xtremedownload.com
Posted by Max Lehmann
on May 20, 2013
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Cyber criminals try to find methods for deceiving computer users and the web page google-earth.xtremedownload.com is one of their attempts to swindle them out of their money. The link itself seems to be related to Google and its product Google Earth software. However, if you want to download the software, visit the official website and do not download anything from google-earth.xtremedownload.com as you will also install SmartPCFix which will try to lure you into buying its full version. If you have installed Google Earth and find that SmartPCFix is also present on the PC, it is advisable to remove it from the computer. Read more »
"You shall not pass" virus
Posted by Max Lehmann
on May 20, 2013
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"You shall not pass" virus is a browser hijacker that does not allow you to enter a number of websites, including Google, YouTube, Facebook, PayPal and others. Whenever you try visiting the said website, you are shown a message with says YOU SHALL NOT PASS with Gandalf in it. "You shall not pass" virus can take over your browser, because it modifies your HOSTS file. Due to the fact, that this infection can install other your computer threats along such as Backdoor:Win32/Fynloski.A, you should take care of "You shall not pass" virus at once and safeguard your PC from similar intruders. Read more »
Porn Virus
Posted by Max Lehmann
on May 17, 2013
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Porn Virus is a disturbing Windows infection which manifests through an unauthorized computer lock-down and a misleading screen-size notification supposedly conducted by different law enforcement agencies. The malicious threat is also recognized as Pornography Virus or Child Porn Virus, and these names derive from the main accusations presented within the bogus notifications. Unfortunately, our Anti-Spyware-101.com researchers count in tens and even hundreds of different versions of the malicious infection which may be detected in Windows systems all over the world. Read more »
Servieca.vbs
Posted by Max Lehmann
on May 17, 2013
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If you have discovered Servieca.vbs file within your operating Windows system, there is a great chance that your personal computer is infected with plenty of other malicious files as well. According to Anti-Spyware-101.com researchers, the file may span from 4.5K to 25K and it is usually found under %USERPROFILE%_2\Configuraci?n local\Temp\. Some spyware researchers may refer to the malicious file as Servieca Virus, Trojan:VBS/Autorun.B or Adware.WindowLivePot.A. As you can tell from these names, the malicious file may be used to aid a number of infections which are capable of different malign tasks. Read more »
YontooDesktop.exe
Posted by Max Lehmann
on May 17, 2013
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If whenever you login into you Windows you find a pop-up error stating that YontooDesktop.exe cannot be executed, it is a sign that your computer contains an application published by Yontoo LLC. It is likely that your Internet Explorer, Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox have a browser extension or toolbar. If the startup entry in the Registry is modified by YontooDesktop.exe, the application will start running whenever the system loads. It is highly advisable to remove YontooDesktop.exe as it can be used for collecting information and displayed pop-up advertisements. Read more »
WebBrowserSearch.com
Posted by Max Lehmann
on May 17, 2013
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WebBrowserSearch.com or Web Browser Search is a search engine which allows the user to quickly access popular websites. There is no need to install a browser add-on or toolbar in order to facilitate browsing as links to such websites as Facebook, Twitter, Wikipedia, Amazon, eBay and some other are embedded on webbrowsersearch.com. The search engine is very user-friendly as the user can easily acquire some knowledge about the privacy issues and terms of use by. Those users who have some questions regarding the search provider can contact it developers by filling in a website feedback form. Read more »
Rival Gaming
Posted by Max Lehmann
on May 15, 2013
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Rival Gaming or rivalgaming.com is a website where you can play a number of different online games. You may use the source without any issues or security threats until you choose to play Premium Games. In order to enable the service, you are asked to install the so-called Rival Gaming software, and we certainly do not recommend this activity. According to Anti-Spyware-101.com researchers, this may expose security vulnerabilities and lead you to dangerous scams. In fact, even though the website does not appear harmful, we do not recommend using it at any point. Continue reading to learn more about this as well as Rival Gaming removal. Read more »
Start.mysearchdial.com
Posted by Max Lehmann
on May 15, 2013
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Start.mysearchdial.com is a search engine which you will be your home page after installing a Mysearchdial toolbar which is available at mysearchdial.com. Another way to acquire the toolbar and get the settings changed is by installing bundled applications. It means that you may download a program whose installer promotes another application. In this case, you should pay attention to the information provided, especially if you do not want to try new programs. Very often when users install a free application alongside some additional program or browser add-on, they think they that their computers are infected, especially when some changes to the browsers are made. As a result, start.mysearchdial.com is also referred to as a browser hijacker. Read more »
