Etype Search Redirect is a browser hijacker linked to the authentic eType browser extensions, which offer online dictionary and translation services for Windows XP, Vista and Windows 7 users. Anti-Spyware-101.com research team points out that the browser plugin is legitimate and should not be blamed for illegal activities compatible to browser hijackers. Nonetheless, caution is required whilst using this extension, and there are a few reasons behind this. Read more »
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Pvp5games.org redirect
Posted by Max Lehmann
on November 22, 2012
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Pvp5games.org is a browser hijacker that interferes with the way you browse the Internet. It is a malicious website that users are redirected to when they get infected with a malicious computer threat. The website is not dangerous on its own, but if it becomes an instrument in a cyber crime scam, then users can get affected by Pvp5games.org redirect so that cyber criminals would earn money. Read more »
Your PC is Blocked Due to at Least one Virus
Posted by Max Lehmann
on November 21, 2012
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The abundance of ransomware infections from Ukash Virus group is astounding. Your PC is Blocked Due to at Least one Virus is yet another infection from this family that targets computer users in the United States of America. When this ransomware infection gets into your computer, it locks your desktop and does not allow you to access it. Instead you see a big notification across your screen that says your computer has been locked because you have violated the federal laws. Your PC is Blocked Due to at Least one Virus message looks as though it has been sent by the FBI and the Department of Justice. Read more »
Conduit
Posted by Max Lehmann
on November 19, 2012
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Conduit search engine and community toolbar extensions are quite popular with IE, Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome users. Unfortunately, the Conduit developers are aware of the add-on popularity and can implement extremely devious processes to make your browsing experience nearly unbearable. Do you want your browsing redirected to suspicious and dangerous web sources? Do you find the possibility of surreptitious malware installation harmless? Well, this is exactly what you will need to face if you do not rush to remove Conduit redirect infection from your computer. Read more »
How to Remove Malicious Registry Entries
Posted by Max Lehmann
on November 16, 2012
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A removal of spyware-related registry entries is a complex task, which, if performed incompletely or in a wrong way, may lead to or data loss or crash of the system. Before going deep into the removal of unwanted registry entries, back up the most important files: open the Start menu, select All Programs; choose Accessories and System Tools. Click on the last option System Tools and follow its instructions to create restore points, which will help you restore the lost data if something bad occurs during the deletion of registry entries. Read more »
Facemoods
Posted by Max Lehmann
on November 16, 2012
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Facemoods toolbar is a browser extension that allows users to instantly add emoticons to their email messages or Facebook chats. Officially it is a useful program that enhances user's social activities on the Internet. However, there is a catch to it. Facemoods toolbar also functions as a browser hijacker and can be exceptionally annoying to some users. Although it is not a highly malicious program in the literal sense of the word, Read more »
Strathclyde Police Virus
Posted by Max Lehmann
on November 15, 2012
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Strathclyde Police Virus is an operating Windows system infection that follows the lead of recently discovered ransomware Atenção! Seu computador e bloqueado! or Latvijas Policijas Virus. All of these infections, despite being represented differently and managed by different cyber criminals, are categorized as Ukash or Paysafecard viruses. Read more »
Blekko Virus
Posted by Max Lehmann
on November 14, 2012
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Blekko Virus is a computer infection categorized as browser hijacker. Blekko itself is a company that provides search engine service. However, the website comes with a number of affiliate sites that are being paid if they manage to foist on users the search engine. This scheme is especially useful for malware developers, as browser hijackers like Blekko Virus become instrumental in malware distribution. Therefore, it is rather troublesome that Blekko Virus resists being removed from your computer. Read more »
HornyMatches Removal
Posted by Max Lehmann
on November 13, 2012
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Browser hijackers are particularly dangerous operating system infections that target computer owners through their Internet browsers. HornyMatches is on the most devious of the kind and this report will provide you with the necessary information about how dangerous this application is and why you need to remove it from your computer. Read more »
